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A Week, Briefly (7/23/18)

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We had a lot of adventures this week. And a lot of challenges. I'm tired. Pixie caught us Sunday afternoon while we were "watching" a family movie. We all are. But then my sweet friend posted her thoughts about 1 Chronicles 28:9-10, and verse 10 really caught my attention: So I won't give up. (But I'm still tired.) The adventures were fun! 1.  Super Star's Sweet 16 was a fabulous success!!!!! 2.  I took the Elementary 8 (+ our babysittee) to our church visitor's center in Independence, MO. 3.  I took the Elementary 8 to a new (to us) nature center and for a hike in the mild rain . . . Beowulf and Baymax were so, so, so worried the rain was going to turn into a storm .  They stuck close to me and begged for reassurance the whole time we were out walking. That's a raccoon who allowed us to watch him fish for a long time! 4.  We met up with friends to p

A Week, Briefly (7/16/18)

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Our summer rhythm was broken by weather, illness, negative behaviors, and social events. It was a growing week. Growth is not always comfortable, and Ladybug's week was a case-in-point.  I'll not write out the details, but I'll generalize in saying that her behaviors are escalating in not dangerous but very frustrating ways. Her therapist is seeking professional support and is gathering some referrals for us. I, too, am doing some of the leg-work to get some professional support for Ladybug . . . and Brother and Beowulf as well.  The coming weeks will be something of a whirlwind of medical appointments with the goal of evaluations that will eventually get us referrals to get the diagnoses we need to ensure long-term support. Basically, I'm finally mustering up the energy to continue the paper trail I tried to start two years ago. I've been on the phone a lot. I'll be on the phone and in offices even more over the coming months. I am praying for t