It's been nearly a year since my last post!! And it's definitely been a roller coaster of a year. So many HUGE changes in our lives. Not all good... not all bad.
Our Family unit consists of 2 and a dog once again and has for the past year now. We've moved in with my parents as I am financially unable to afford the cost of living in this city... my paycheques in a month wouldn't cover the rent... and we refuse to let go of Frog the dog, who has been integral in Feeny's healing when she suffered through her past medical issues. And he's an integral emotional support for myself, and awesome mountain hiking buddy!
Since our move though Phoenix has flourished!! She suddenly gained an independence within the first month that she never showed an ability for! She instantly made new friends that she's kept and she hangs out with after school times and talks on the phone with them. Something she never seemed to be able to build fully before!
Phoenix started junior high in september and has been doing amazing!!! Her grades, her socialization skills, her independence and self confidence has grown by leaps and bounds! I've been in awe of the incredible positive development in her!
In the summer through fall we went on many adventures and both grew as individuals in finding who we really are. It was definitely a summer of discovery and independence for us both!
In October She went to DISNEYLAND! For a children's wish trip she was nominated for thru the child development center! In ONE single day she and a huge group of kids went to disneyland, they flew out in the morning and was back after midnight! It was a long and tiring day but she came off that plane bouncing off the walls still!! haha
Her health through all this remained well...and gave us this freedom and fun that neither myself as her parent and caregiver, or herself as the dependent child, had a chance to experience. We will forever be thankful for our summer of discovery and freedom.... especially now as her health has taken a turn.
Our Family unit consists of 2 and a dog once again and has for the past year now. We've moved in with my parents as I am financially unable to afford the cost of living in this city... my paycheques in a month wouldn't cover the rent... and we refuse to let go of Frog the dog, who has been integral in Feeny's healing when she suffered through her past medical issues. And he's an integral emotional support for myself, and awesome mountain hiking buddy!
Since our move though Phoenix has flourished!! She suddenly gained an independence within the first month that she never showed an ability for! She instantly made new friends that she's kept and she hangs out with after school times and talks on the phone with them. Something she never seemed to be able to build fully before!
Phoenix started junior high in september and has been doing amazing!!! Her grades, her socialization skills, her independence and self confidence has grown by leaps and bounds! I've been in awe of the incredible positive development in her!
In the summer through fall we went on many adventures and both grew as individuals in finding who we really are. It was definitely a summer of discovery and independence for us both!
In October She went to DISNEYLAND! For a children's wish trip she was nominated for thru the child development center! In ONE single day she and a huge group of kids went to disneyland, they flew out in the morning and was back after midnight! It was a long and tiring day but she came off that plane bouncing off the walls still!! haha
Her health through all this remained well...and gave us this freedom and fun that neither myself as her parent and caregiver, or herself as the dependent child, had a chance to experience. We will forever be thankful for our summer of discovery and freedom.... especially now as her health has taken a turn.