Yesterday morning, we had a meeting with DDD to finalize all of Bryson’s services. I signed the papers late in the afternoon. Eleven months and twenty-one days after we moved to the desert, we got what we came for, approval for Bryson to live in an ADH home. They will backdate his starting day to September 6th!
The big obstacle is over, but not everything is good and done. Bryson is still waiting to start vocational rehab to start the job-hunting process. He isn’t happy with the program he is going to every day. This momma’s intuition thought that this might happen. We have mainstreamed Bryson into the normal world all his life and spending the day with people like him isn’t what he knows, and he has refused to participate in the activities there. Bryson’s stubborn streak has shown up and even though it frustrates me, I am glad that he can find a way to express his feelings. Bryson has a hard time vocalizing what he is feeling, so yesterday he was able to speak out his frustrations and I was proud of him. We have other options that we can investigate. The Valley is big, and we will keep exploring to find the place that helps Bryson thrive.
We meet with the nursing service that will coordinate and help with Bryson’s diabetes management. I still have questions as to how this will work, and frustrations that this must happen. But as we find in life, compromises must happen sometimes to make it all work.
Moving on to the next exciting phase in my life, my sample chapter is due to my editor next week for my book. This process has been invigorating, scary and stretching. I have worked through all the assignments that the publisher had for me, but to start to write….
This is it… the time is now….the story that God has faithfully walked me through is starting to unfold on paper. I have received healing in many areas, but I realize as I look back and process not only the events in my life but the emotions, I will discover more healing is needed. After the meeting on Monday, I sent this text to several friends “I’m realizing that grief and guilt aren’t one and done, such a roller coaster ride of emotions, you want your kids to have the best.”
Thanks again for all your prayers and support!! One of the chapters in my book is called “It Takes a Village” you ……. yes, I’m talking to you… are one of them!
Lisa, I really admire your perseverance, your stamina, your vulnerability, and your faith. Blessing as you continue to get Bryson set up in AZ.