The First Step

The first step in doing anything in life, is to make the decision to do it. We, as a family, have decided to battle the ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) that plagues our son, Daniel. It is not an easy battle to fight. We have been dealing with the symptoms of ADHD ever since Daniel was a few years old. We have even gone as far as trying medication, to treat him. Medication, however, is not the same as treatment. Medication is only a band aid, in this case, a possibly addictive one. Though the medicine was effective in helping him focus, it never sat well in my mind or my heart.

So here we are, eight years into Daniel's life, with a sincere hope that we can find the answers we seek to help our son. So far, he is the only one, out of our seven children, that shows signs of the disorder. We pray that none of the other children will have to struggle as Daniel has. It is heart wrenching to witness such a innately sweet boy, fight to gain control over his anger, anxiety and impulsive nature. I have faith that God will lead us to a place that holds the answer. Whatever it takes...however difficult it may be...we are committed to this cause for the sake of our son and his future.

I have chosen to document our journey, in order to help others, share ideas and spread the knowledge that we prayerfully gain through this experience. Please feel free to share your thoughts and knowledge with us, as we progress towards our desired destination. Your input is greatly appreciated and your stories are always welcome. And now...on to the next step, which is talking to Daniel about our decision to take him off of the medication, changing the way we eat and what it means for his life.