Tag: healing
-
A transition step
Laura was over cleaning again today. She’s finding that she can do more with the kids than before. I’m sure part of it is that she has a purpose and direction. She also found that by being here she was available to give Stephanie some just in time direction so that Stephanie was interacting with…
-
Setting the house in order
I listened to President Eyring’s talk from Women’s Conference on the bus this morning and knew that I needed to share the unity and love portion with the kids so that’s what we did for family home evening tonight. I also shared the idea Laura had that we give one nice toy or book to…
-
Making a change
Laura has realized that “waiting for this to pass” (“this” being whatever temporary thing is interfering with what she would like to do) is not a functional way to approach life or healing. She has realized that there is always some “this” waiting to take our attention. She’s now talking about taking a simple, flexible…
-
Moving forward
Laura didn’t get the role in 1776 but thankfully she had any felt last night that it might not be a good thing so she took the news well. She came and met me for lunch. We talked about the situation and about finding a new therapist. Dr. Empey said that he shouldn’t work with…
-
Signs of trouble
Laura is recognizing today the signs of stagnation. She has no direction (although she can hope for the role in 1776); she has had virtually no social schedule the past couple of weeks; she is getting shorter of temper on those brief occasions when she interacts with the kids; and she feels that her therapist…
-
Auditions
I got everything in place to be able to have Alyssa get counseling with Dr. Empey like Isaac does. I feel like we have a chance to help her get her feet under her emotionally. Laura auditioned for the role of Abigail Adams in 1776 at Centerline Legacy Theater today. She can home positively bubbly…