It hardly feels like a week has passed already, perhaps because the 4th was in the mix, so children and the constant need for giving care and activities was part of what I imagined might be a resting time for me.
The update on my daughter, things have calmed significantly. I was ready 2 weeks ago to send her back to the facility; I even had the sheriff at the ready to help, and somehow, the prayers, clearings, and meds kicked in, and she gradually calmed. I had restored her original spirit the week before and she had not mastered getting fully back, it does seem this shift was able to integrate on that day. After 4 days of this calm shift I commented on her pleasant nature, what a lovely shift, did she know what changed for her? She said: I realized I could control ‘it’. She is using the tools she has been learning in therapy to withdraw and collect herself and then come back able to be respectful once more.
While she was hospitalized, I was offered individualized support for parents where adoptions have gone in a difficult way. I accepted this offer. The program is called chosen and is entirely to support the parent. Nothing offer for the child, just give the parents a listening ear and resources to brave the future with or without the child. I had my intake session yesterday, and although it is very much earthly stuff that is dealt with, the earthly part of me is happy to have the support for a few months.
I have had a few home goals, one of which was to make my patio pool area spectacular. I have begun to order the new furnishings and am looking for just the perfect dining table and food set up for parties. I think I have done about ½ of what needs to be ordered. In that I spent 6 hours scrubbing up the slate tiles attempting to get them feeling cleaner, I’d love one day perhaps to have some kind of finish added. Ah, our homes, there is always the next thing to be done, right?
I gave a small play date pool party and we had 5 moms, 9 kids attend on Wednesday. It was a huge success for the attendees. As well, for the first time, Adelia did not hurt anyone. This is a gigantic shift for the better. Beyond that, I heard a day later from a Mom Adelia had refereed a fight and made one of the young ones feel safe while she put an end to an argument. Go, Adelia! The tools she is learning at home and in therapy are shaping her into the potential for greatness. When asked about what she would hope to do when she grows up she says, I want to be like my mom.
Henry has slept some nights and others not so good. He is leaning on his bottle too much, perhaps, and ignoring the dinners and breakfasts, so we are making a tough step. One 6-ounce bottle of oat milk for comfort with mommy in the rocker at sleeping time, then a cup of water if he is thirsty, and of course, lots of cuddling. He did not like the change last night, but I feel confident we can do the shift over the next few weeks. With more food from his meals in his tummies, I expect him to sleep longer through the night.
I was able to work on a goal I’ve had on my agenda for quite some time. Do a new enrollment page for the Mastery program. The foundational content is now done! I was struggling with the old model of a ‘sales’ page, something I never liked, but it was in prayer that I heard how to approach this invitation to our most advanced program. I approached the page to glorify God and honor our precious, gifted participants. Stay tuned, I would imagine the new page will be up within 2 weeks or so.
I’ve missed you! Looking forward to upcoming classes and all the fun and transformations we have on our schedule this summer.
Thank you for being part of my life and this work!
