Day Twenty: Coming and Going

Katie had a bumpy night... but nothing out of the usual. She slept with me in bed, and much of the night I laid awake listening to her cry out & talk in her sleep, grind her teeth, and get up to go to the bathroom 3 times. Around 4:15 am, Bea came to my room and was uncertain of the time (she thought it was 5-ish). We had a chuckle, and since I couldn't sleep, I asked her if she wanted to play a few games of cards. So there we sat at 4:30 am playing Skip-Bo in our pajamas. What can I say.... True Friends for sure.

This morning We all came to the clinic together for the Family Support Meeting... and then I drove Mark to the airport to catch his flight to Texas to visit his family for the next 6 days. He didn't want to leave in lieu of the goings-on yesterday, but I encouraged him to go and get a rest, that we would be fine here... and if by any chance I needed him, I'd call him to come home. SO after a kiss goodbye, I drove back to the clinic and spend the afternoon with Bea.

The day for Katie was uneventful, however, she was very subdued today. It's no wonder... yesterday was a roller coaster for her, and she must be exhausted.... I know I am. The clinicians said she had a good day and didn't have any more hallucinations. Thank you, Jesus!

She seemed in good spirits on the way home... and aunt Bea bought her a Starbucks for the drive. Katie went right to her keyboard to play and sing once we got home... and afterwards, I took her to McDonald's for a "mommy and me" time... so Bea could get some alone-time for a while. Katie did well till I told her that she couldn't have a dessert since she couldn't finish her food. She became very angry.. and slammed her food and napkins on the table. Those are the moments that our new "parental training" pays off. I quickly shifted gears and mono-toned'ly said, "Okay, it's time to go now"... picked up the trash and threw it away and walked to the door. Katie was right behind me... and her attitude sweetened up immediately.

when i got home, Bea helped Katie get her bath and wash her hair. (Did I tell you that because of her challenges of recent days we haven't made her get a bath?? Let's just say she was starting to smell "tangy"). A bath was much needed... especially since she is sleeping with ME tonight.

Thank you for all the comments you have left and the prayers you have been offering for us. We are presently riding on those prayers of yours... especially when we are too tired to pray and our emotions are scraping the pavement. We can "feel" your love and the tremendous assurance of God during those dark times... in a very supernatural way. I know that without HIM and YOU we wouldn't be standing right now.

Sleep well my friends. Tomorrow is another day and I intend to get all the Z's I can tonight in preparation for it.

Chow for now.
Susan

Chow 4 Now.
Susan