If you are someone who loves me despite our infrequent facebook/texts, and less frequent phone calls, you are likely one of my treasured friends. If you are someone who has forgiven me for my often too bold mouth, and unsolicited advice over the years, I definitely count you among my treasured friends. If you have told me I am beautiful despite my weight, current hair color, or mood, you are diamonds in my treasure box of friends. If you have encouraged me, reminded me of my gifts when I was feeling blue-- you are priceless to me. Thank you, I hope you count me among your treasures too.
I enter this new week a little tired, but smiling. Why? No drama this weekend. We had sunshine, and sports, and cuddle time--- less the drama. Most families don't experience the intense level of emotions that the Rhodes clan does. Sure, they have the hectic life of families, perhaps some fighting, the normal mess--- perhaps a little teen hormone induced drama....but we have drama of a different kind in our house. The kind of drama caused by a brain that is shooting off crazy chemicals induced by years of trauma. When our son Victor is home, the whole world is a great big land mine. Saying the wrong thing, calling him out on behavior, or even suggesting that he not eat a 4th serving of ice cream can cause the the peace to recede, and for chaos to ensue. He is now in a boarding school for kids with emotional issues. As sad as it is that our family isn't all together--- I must admit that the peace in our household is a welcome blessing. We are learning more and more
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