Sunday

Well, it is back to the grind tomorrow. Thank the Lord for a day of rest.
After lunch today Missie started to have severe stomach cramps. She took some meds. to see if that would help but by the time it was time to get dressed for church she was in tears. So Junior took Preston and went to church. Then my stomach started to bother me, so it may be a bug of some kind. I think part of Missie's problem is nerves. A lot has happened in her 13 years. Before Preston's shunt was working properly we had some bad times when we were in vehicles going places or coming home. Even though he doesn't do that now, she still gets nervous if she has to go somewhere with him. Church is the only place she goes in the same vehicle with him. I must admit I get nervous sometimes too about taking him places or going places with him. He still tends to get nervous if he has to go places, so that puts our nerves on edge. I know damage has been done to Missie's emotions; but I have tried to do well by both of my children; and God gave Preston to us, and we have done our best to care for him, and keep him in our home. I do not think he could survive anywhere else, literally. We are so happy he is doing so well, as far as his violent outbursts; they are sooo few and far between; only a couple since his illness, and one was when he had the infection in his incision. Missie used to be nervous all day every day and it broke my heart. That is MUCH better and I am so thankful for that.
You know, I told Junior tonight; some people have it so easy, yet they are not happy. Everything; even going to church, is a struggle for us. I don't understand why some have so many struggles and others have it much easier, yet they complain and are not happy. It is so sad. But as I have told Missie; happiness comes from within. No person or thing can make you happy. Only Jesus can do that; and deciding that in whatever circumstances God has places you, you will be happy. I had to do that, and I can say I am happy. Sometimes I wish we could do more things as a family; but it is all part of having a special needs child. We have learned to cope, and try to keep Missie's life as normal as possible. That is not easy. But we can only do our best.
Hope you all have a wonderful week.