Friday was a very good day. Susan (that's me) took Katie to the clinic in the morning, and despite the rain made good time in getting down there, actually arriving 15 minutes early (7:15 AM). Katie was happy to return to the ABC Clinic, telling mommy over and over how much she loved it there. I spoke with the educator and social worker for two hours and then made my way down to the family waiting room for the rest of the day where I did some journaling and caught up on emails.
When I picked Katie up at 3:00 that afternoon, the report was that she had a good day and was able to join a "goodbye" party for one of the children who was graduating from the program back into their own school again. Katie had 'earned' points for her good behavior that day, and was able to spend these points on a toy in the ABC Gift Shoppe. It was noted by the staff that Katie is still in the honeymoon stage of the game... and they understanding that it sometimes takes a child over a month before they begin to show their real challenges. Nevertheless, we are trusting that God will lead the way... orchestrate timing... and bring everything that she (and we) struggle with to the surface.
It was raining HARD all the way home... and despite that it took her and I 2 1/2 hours to get home, Katie tolerated the ride well.
On Monday we will all go together again (Mark, Bea and Susan and Katie)and while Katie is being evaluated by several doctors, the three adults will have a Family Meeting with the behavioral nurse, psychologist and social worker where we will talk about parental training and family issues. None of us have halos on our heads, so I'm sure we will all find areas where we can better ourselves in our personal lives as well as our family interactions.
Painful but productive.
We are as ready as we'll ever be.
Susan
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