What a crazy busy couple of days! Today is the first day that I actually have no appointments and nowhere to go {other than church}. Saturday turned into an absolutely amazing day {all things considered}. Our small town came out and showered Caleb's family with so much love and support... they were completely overwhelmed. Afterwards, I was able to deliver all the great cookout foods ladies from our local MOPS and ELC programs brought by and stayed to help serve the family. It was so humbling to be able to do what we could for this great family so they could simply get through the day receiving the love and support of their family and close friends. I will post more pictures of "Caleb Day" on my Wordless Wednesday post.
As for our household, Princess JF seems to be on the mend! Several people have noticed a distinct change in her appearance and the fact that she is even starting to look like herself again! Hallelujah! We haven't had a meltdown in almost a week, and her aggression has been replaced with tears... lots and lots of tears. I talked to her therapist on Monday who said that she has noticed improvement even in the past week and she seems more like the girl she knew back in January. Princess JF spent her time in the play therapy room cleaning and organizing things... typical for her and what the therapist expected to see from her. The therapist also told me that the tears are normal for anyone on anti-depressants {it confuses me as to why you would give a depressed person medications that cause mental instability?}. Anyways... we are overjoyed by her progression and continue to pray that everything once again returns to normal!
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.~Deuteronomy 31:8
Finally, SuperDad said I must share my "life-changing" experience from yesterday. First off, you must understand that I do not typically like to be touched. I am not a hugger and, other than SuperDad, do not like people even sitting too close next to me. Now, I do try very hard with my children and can handle short hugs from them or allow them on my lap, but if they are "clingy" it can be too much. {Yes, sensory processing disorder sounds very likely in many areas}. Nevertheless, when Caleb's dad called SuperDad and I over to talk on Sunday, you can imagine the thought I had when he presented me with 2 gift cards to Massage Envy and asked me to accompany his wife there this week. "Oh, I am fine with you taking her!" "No, I want you to take her... you need it too!" So, I stopped by our local Massage Envy and explained the situation and asked about special massages for fibromyalgia patients {for Angela}. Later that evening I called and scheduled the appointments and we went yesterday afternoon.
Now, I must admit that I was very apprehensive. I did not feel comfortable getting completely undressed for someone, especially when she is going to be touching me. But, I went in with an open mind and did my best to relax {she had to remind me several times}. Once she began and started finding knot after knot she told me I really needed a deep-tissue massage and she did some of that on my shoulders. As she worked her way over to my arms I was a bit more relaxed. It took a lot of "mind-over-matter" at some points but I did it! I got through my first full-body massage! This is huge for me! And, other than a bit of pain in my neck {literally} I feel great today! Of course there are still many of knots to be found but she was able to work on several. I almost think I could go back if given the opportunity! And, actually, the whole time I was there I kept thinking of how much SuperDad would like it. One of these days I would like to send him... he totally deserves it! <3 And, on a final note, the ladies there were all so awesome and even comped Angela's visit so that she could use her gift card to come back... and, more importantly, gave her a hug and said they would keep her in their prayers! We had a great, relaxing time and I pray that she feels better just getting away! =)
