Update on Jennifer

She is scheduled to be at residential treatment until mid-September. She had an intake at a halfway house today and was accepted - this means that when she leaves the residential program she will have an opportunity to be in a safe place while she continues outpatient treatment, gets a job and finds an apartment.

She sounded so great last night, happy, excited about life.......I asked her when was the last time she felt this way. Her response, "I don't remember........maybe five years ago".

Praise God!!! Praise God!!! Praise God!!!
Praying that Jennifer continues to heal and that Alana can live with her mommy soon!

Tuesday: Quick Update

August 23, 2008
Nel drove on I-95!!! :-)

August 25, 2008
After breakfast an Alana initiated trip to the potty chair - and success!!!!

August 26, 2008
This morning I commented that I feel as though my home has been invaded by aliens - partly due to the fact that I'm sorting and cleaning and organizing a car full of personal effects, loaded by Jennifer in a frenetic escape.

MyNel's response was...................uhhhhhhhh, mom you have!!!
Having had my feelings validated, I actually felt better!!!!! (lol)

Yes, Alana Lynn is living with us while her mommy is seeking help with addiction to opiate pain medication.

August 18, 2008

• First day of school
• First hurricane of the season

http://www.noaa.gov/

August 17, 2008

Beautiful Alana Lynn - playing at church