Today the pendulum swung back in the direction of “normal.” We woke up, kissed daddy goodbye as he started his work week, and got ready for school. Banyan had school… Continue Reading Day 312
Day 312
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on I am being granted the opportunity to learn the same lessons over and over and over again. Like, two seemingly contradictory emotions (i.e. anger and gratitude) can and should be able to… Continue Reading Day 298
Day 289
on We’ve spent three full weeks in this little room. The lessons have been vast and varied, and they continue to come. Today I had to dismiss some very destructive thinking.… Continue Reading Day 289
Day 216
on Benjamin woke up in a fantastic mood. He was calm, sweet, and optimistic. He was not upset about another trip to the hospital. His tummy was tender, so I gave… Continue Reading Day 216
Day 178
on Banyan will be eleven tomorrow. Eleven. The epic birthday party extravaganza continued at sunrise, after just a few hours sleep. The boys had set their phone alarms to go fishing… Continue Reading Day 178
Day 100
on One hundred days of treatment. After one hundred days at Southside Elementary, the kindergarten and first grade teachers make a big to-do. The day is like a holiday, with class parties, crafts,… Continue Reading Day 100