Reconciliation

After last weekends episode, hubby and I had the rest of the week to reflect, cry and forgive. I am learning so much about God's love this week.... about how important it is to forgive my son and balance that forgiveness with acceptance of where he is in life.

Our wonderful therapist whom we have had now for 4 years has seen Jason grow a lot and as we talked(she is so good about having "phone FREE therapy sessions" when we need them(we live an hour and a half from her office)she reminded me about how far he had come, re-stated the safety plan we had made a few years back when he was diagnosed and reminded me of how good hubby and I had handled things over the years. She was our restoration to sanity. She is believer in Christ so that helps too. She was extremely encouraging.

Hubby and I took care of ourselves this week and did some fun things(like buy a new couch and rearrange the living room and dining room last night). That felt good. Son#2 gets to go to the lake with a friend tomorrow and hubby and I(as recommended by the therapist)are going to sit down with Drama Boy while he is in a calm state and review last weekend. Then he and dad are going to go play video games at the arcade.

Everyone gets to do something fun..I will be at home alone and getting a nap or a bath or just read for a few hours! YAY!

Everything once again restored for a little while...and every time we get stronger and stronger!

Happy LABOR day everyone!