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an update, and the coolest thing

So, we have had a good couple of days here in the manor.  Seriously. No major issues at school, nothing out of the usual, in fact far from it.

One night he even woke us to let us know that he had fallen asleep without his meds and now couldn’t sleep.

Now, for the coolest thing ever.

Today, David helped me fix up a bicycle for him to use.  It is an old bike, tires were flat, chain frozen stiff with rust… and now, he is wearing his helmet and cruising the neighborhood.

Today has been an awesome day so far. 🙂

So Far, So Good, Now …

It is too early to tell if all of my worry from the last two weeks was for not.

However, so far so good.  It is an adjustment for sure, but no less an adjustment for him as the rest of the family.

I am used to having the house to myself all day long, and now I have this teenager running around.

Today we had a second IEP meeting about him.  On Monday he will start half days in a day program in a nearby city.  School will transport him to the facility, I will pick him up.

This is two fold, one, they can provide the class size and supports that he needs.  In the afternoon, I can work with therapists for various appointments.  We won’t be able to recreate every aspect of residential care, but we ought to be able to create some of it.

One thing I have to remind myself, is that he is a 13 year old boy.

the art of positive thinking

Monday, when I pick up my son, magic will happen.  He will see that I love him unconditionally. you still matter

He will see that I am accepting of him.

He will see that we are embracing his return to the family.

He will know the love that we have in our hearts.

Tuesday when we arrive home, he will be greeted by his siblings and Mom happily.

He will see that they love him unconditionally.

After that, come what may, everything will be right with our world.

 

If you would like the book that has helped me get through this week, please go here… or click on the image on the right.

they are giving a copy away soon.