My heart was overwhelmed Tuesday. The outpouring of support via the blog, the Facebook post comments, text messages, phone calls, it was simply amazing and I love you all.
It feels good, at times, knowing you aren’t alone. I heard and read that a lot yesterday.
To give an update, Caden had a pretty good day Tuesday. He made some improvements, gathered more tools, but still has a bit to go on the worry and anxiety front.
I’m so proud of him for finding the courage to recap the day for us. He was also a little surprised at himself, the way he could focus on happy moments, and laugh at a joke he made.
Here’s the joke (or pun).
Monday night we had baked tacos, a huge hit in our home. One of my shells cracked and Caden said “Mom, that’s shell shocking isn’t it?”
That’s my kid.
He ate dinner, almost all of it! Even if I did get McDonald’s, I was counting that as a win since he’s struggled some with eating. I even got a good report at lunch, so it was a food win for the day!
We still have some anxious moments. This morning was no different than each morning we’ve had so far…
And one amazing thing happened.
Sam opened up about his anxiety with Caden over breakfast. Sam was able to talk to Caden about how he worries, gets nervous, or has to refocus. He even gave him a challenge coin to keep in his pocket (luckily today was a jeans day)!
I’m just in awe and so in love with the way these two have really been there for one another this week. I’m also proud of Sam for opening up about his anxiety and stress, to show Caden that we all have struggles, we have good days and bad days, but we know that deep down, we can work through it, even if it seems hard or scary.
And he has been opening up with all of us, me, Kirsten, Caden. He’s growing in understanding his own trauma, his anxiety, stress, and the fact that he’s openly talking about it and using it as a way to help others, well…my heart is a big blubbery pile.
There’s so much love in our home.
I’ve been a bit emotional all week. I guess you could say all of this has made me realize how incredibly blessed and loved our little family is, and that just fills my heart with great joy.
For those of you who reached out, and those of you who also have this struggle…I see you. I’m with you, cheering for you, praying for you, and wishing you good days ahead.
