My daughter has ADD. She hasn't been officially diagnosed, but I'm well experienced with the signs.
When her older sister was in the third grade, the school decided to tell us that she had ADD. My only thought at the time was, "DUH!" I had known since she was five years old. Years and lots of money were spent on tutoring and special classes. When we brought her home to homeschool, it was a great blessing.
My husband is also quite ADD. He struggled in school so much that he spent many summers grounded because his grades were so low. At the time the school didn't know why he struggled, and they didn't test for anything except dyslexia.
The signs have been there in my youngest. Most, I attributed to her age. But in the middle of this year everything just spiraled with her. Easily distracted doesn't even describe her some days.
I've had to pray a lot. I've had to remind myself that God created my daughter, and his plan for her is great... Greater than any temporary struggle. While I research natural remedies, and pray for Spring to arrive quickly so I can get my child outside more, using up excess energy, I pray.
I posted the list above of famous people with ADHD as a reminder that ADHD also brings other talents: creativity, thinking outside the box, hyper-focus on interests. My husband is an amazing musician! He also knows his Bible.
It may take some alternative methods, some trial and error, and lots of prayer, but I'm choosing to see ADD/ADHD as a gift.
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