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n.

1. Divine or supernatural intervention in human affairs.

2. The performance of miracles with supernatural assistance.

3. Magic performed with the aid of beneficent spirits, as formerly practiced by the Neo-Platonists.

Theurgy is religious or spiritual magic; thaumaturgy is practical magic. Putting it another way, theurgy is directed at changing the magician, thaumaturgy is directed at changing the world.

I hope you enjoy learning these new words as much as I do!  That was the greatest thing about reading the Series of Unfortunate Events book series with the kidlings.  All of the great words Snicket snuck-ed in.

This week brought a few changes for Chloe.  The trip to Reston was exhausting as usual.  A few minor changes in meds.  The doctor thought that her blood pressure numbers were better.  The changes in her meds are to meant to further address the dizziness now.  It  hasn’t budged as of yet–but she has been feeling well-enough to have a couple of friends visit this week.  That is a good thing and it’s so nice  to hear laughter coming from her room.

For whatever reason–much less sleep than usual going on for her and thus the family.    Falling asleep lately looks like 4-5am for her.  Homeschool classes at 8am.  Big bummer.  Have to figure that one out.

The home-services ball is rolling very slowly.  Making more calls on those tomorrow.  On Friday we’ll be seeing another cardiologist in hopes of finding someone to follow her locally.

Not much else to report for the past week really.

I cannot leave this post without a big THANK YOU to the awesome families at The Montessori School who have set up a “meal train” page for us.  We have enjoyed some amazing soup and bread from Dear Vivian, yummy butternut squash soup from the Field family and the most amazing pork barbecue that any of us have EVER tasted from Jill Woodward and The Bachvaroff family.  THANKS to you from the bottom of our hearts and bellies!  It is a great help and comfort to have a meal appear with such love.   You are all very appreciated!

The super colossal THANKS this week goes to Dr Shoe, one of Chloe’s orthodontists. Chloe got  braces put on early  this past fall.   Our orthodontic experience has been super great with their practice.  Their staff is so friendly  and they make it almost FUN to have braces.  There all all sorts of incentive programs for the kids and a comfortable, fun atmosphere in the office.   Chloe has always looked forward to her visits.   All of that aside… Dr.  Shoe MADE A HOUSE CALL this week to take care of Chloe’s mouth.  He brought  things to help Chloe in caring for her braces.  He changed her wires and gave her an awesomely colorful mouth!  Having sore teeth for a  few days never felt so good!  I cannot believe how lucky we are to have them caring for her!  Thanks a MILLION times over.

Drs Siegel. Pick and Shoe.  Orthodontic Rockstars.

Fiber update on the way.

xo, Dawn

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Squinky  & squinty

In Reston, super bummed.

WOwee!