a thoughtful phone call

 So these are going to appear backwards.  Chances are when you get the notice of a new post your will not have read the one written last night.  So if you haven't, jump to the one below and this one will make more sense.  I received a phone call from  Britney the therapist Peter sees monthly with Avita.  I met her yesterday when I stopped by the Avita office.  It was a provision that she happened to be at the desk when I stopped by.  It was also a provision that a release form that Peter signed at some point so I could receive information is valid through December of this year.  Due to all of that she called after meeting with Peter today.  She said that he does not seem to have the intentions of going off his meds completely.  And she said she was able to emphasis that even if he felt good and didn't think he needed it, that was a sign it was working and he should continue.  Britney confirmed he would be seeing a different doctor friday and that she would make sure he had knowledge of Peters history.  This was all left in a voicemail with the invitation to call if I had any other questions.  That was a relief.  I was reassured that there are people watching out for him and encouraging him in a positive direction.

Thank you for prayin regarding this.  It really doesn make me feel less alone and anxious!

quick update June 23

Summer is my busy season at school. And It's my favorite. We are having so much fun and I want to tell you about it. But did I tell you it's sooo busy. Soon. I will try to share a few pictures and stories soon. Also I was adopted by a cat. I'll tell you about that too.

For now I want to thank you for your prayers regarding Peter. He seems to be doing okay on his low dose meds though I wouldn't call it his best. But he is definitely managing. He has an appointment tomorrow with his counselor. And I think the doctor on friday. I appreciate prayers for wisdom for the Avita  people as they interact with Peter. I pray for medication that allows him to be at his best.

I have been anxious. I thank God for reassuring me today. I decided to try to go to the Avita office (the mental health community resource Peter is serviced by.) I wanted to see if they would let me at least give them some Information even if they could not share with me.

I had a list of Peter's diagnosis and Medication history over the past five years. I was ready to fight my way through the door. I didn't have to.  As it turns out the document required for them to talk to me is still valid until December first. And the lady who Peter sees monthly as his counselor/ therapist was standing at the desk when I came in. We were able to converse for a couple of minutes. They let me give them his medication, history document.  I had enough interaction to feel like I was heard and they really are after Peter's best interest. That gave me some relief. I know things still could get rough but I dont feel like I am his soul advocate. I hesitated as to whether I should go to the Avita office or not. I was trying to figure out if I was taking things into my own hands. At this point, I feel like I did my part and now at least for the moment I can just wait, watch and rest.

Really Peter is during pretty good and the average person wouldn't notice it. He's very confident and has a rather elevated view of himself. One day he tried to convince me he is 6 foot. He measured 5'8" at his dr appointment and he thought the nurse must be wrong because he "feels 6 ft." That is a good way to sum it up. Peter feels like he is so much bigger in the every realm than reality.

Thank you for caring about Peter and for praying Gods will be done in his life. I know that could be painful in the external world and that's scary.  And yet I desire God be glorified in his life and mine.

And soon I will share fun stories of preschool summer.