Security

Hi there,
I had a great visit with my younger brother yesterday and didn't think about my to-do list once. He, however, was mad busy. He's key man in a security firm and in the state for business. Even on his days off his boss calls, his employees call, he needs to make sure things are happening the way they should. If I thought I had a full time job as a caregiver ... well, let's just say I get the occasional Disney movie time off!

Since I've been healing from my hip replacement Ryan has been doing better. He really regressed when he was worried and, of course, that worried me. Last night, he said G'nite and told me he'd tuck himself in. Since I was sick and in the hospital in January and then with the April hip re-do he's been asking me to tuck him in. I'm sure it helped to make him feel secure. He's starting to act like his old self, getting the dog's food on his own, making his bed and doing the other chores he was doing as well as smiling more. For a while he truly lost his smile and nearly broke my heart. He has a wonderful smile and I missed it.

What are the things that you do with your child with special needs that make them feel safe? Ryan and I always pray together each evening before bed. That seems to really ground us in what's important.

CHeck out the poll to the right of this post and vote. It'll be interesting to see how many us feel that volunteering is important.
Take care and see you soon.
Much love and joy,
Karen