Life

Time does march on. Things do return to normal. Grief subsides. So that's good. And because of that, life is still good, enough!

Time Marches On!

We are trying to heal. Thanks all of you who have offered support. Thanks especially to our children. You have been SO helpful! And those of you who have realized the grief involved in this for us. We have lost a daughter. Granted, she maybe was never supposed to be ours, but in our hearts, she was.

We wish her the best in her life and believe we will see her again someday.

And above all, I so appreciate the comfort Heavenly Father gives! He has been with us throughout this whole thing. When I take time away from the grief, I remember Him, and when I remember Him, the grief eases.

And maybe the next post will be more pleasant... Might be awhile, but it will be more pleasant!!

Once Around the Cuckoo's Nest: A Guided Tour Through Mental Illness: Having Kids and Schizophrenia

Once Around the Cuckoo's Nest: A Guided Tour Through Mental Illness: Having Kids and Schizophrenia

PS

Things are going a little better with Madison. We got into see the new psychiatrist in town who claims she can treat children, adolescents AND adults. We can hope. AND Madison saw her PCP who increased her meds and moved them to afternoon so she'll be calmer.

Tomorrow is a big family party, AND she was invited to a birthday party, to which she would love to go. But families come first. I hope she can handle that.

My niece Jordan moved in this week; to go to school and to try a taste of independence. She will also be helping with Madison. Madison is SO strong willed, i hope she doesn't run roughshod over Madison.

It will all work out. And it's Spring!! That's a good thing.

Hi,

In case you're wondering, we have changed names to protect the innocent?? Guilty?? us?? Okay, not really us, but our daughter's name is now Madison, at least in some contexts. So there you go. Gotta remember confidentiality! At least until this adoption is finalized.

"Real Life" Mormon Wife, Mom, and Family Therapist: One month into our life with Chloe!

"Real Life" Mormon Wife, Mom, and Family Therapist: One month into our life with Madison!

Okay, I had an elaborate post here, most about how life was not going well. I decided it was TMI for general consumption, so I deleted it.

Now that I have her name in disguise, perhaps I can continue to be honest about life.