Family Day

 

23 years ago, we became "Family."

Our "Family Day" Anniversary outing.

Twenty-three years ago this past Thursday, February 19, 2026, Peter and I marked the day the director of the Sanyu Babies Home asked this four-year-old if he wanted to go home with me.  He said yes.  We have traveled a rocky and rough road, yet we still remain family. We went to dinner and sat in the Gainesville Square on the Friday after to commemorate this event.  Although I continue to be concerned for Peter as he faces many challenges, I found joy in our time together.  Our relationship is good.  He expresses appreciation and lately has been asking me, "What do you think?" after he tells me things.  We often laugh, and being with him is good.  I am sure it helps a lot that we are not under the same roof.

Peter shows a mix of very logical thinking and grandiose thoughts.  He is doing a great job of managing his time, money, and medication.  I have seen him work through a potential job situation with a good approach.  He can look at himself and his situation with humor.  AND  he also perceives his abilities and people's view of him in a more elevated way than is probably true.  It is that which I think hinders his employment and keeps him from getting a job. It's hard for me not to worry that something will tip him into a crash of sorts.  He shows a commitment to seeing his counselor and psychiatrist, as well as taking his meds.  I pray he will continue to do so and that they will guide Peter in a good direction.

Peter had a three-day stint working as a roof inspector/ salesman.  He allowed me the opportunity to talk it through with him and later thanked me for pointing some stuff out.  (Jaw drop!!!)  The next day, he quit. I think Peter could have done it, as I have always said he would be good at sales. However, it was a straight commission job and required a financial investment in equipment that he really couldn't afford at this time. It was thirty-plus minutes away, and he made no income during the three days he was training. And I wasn't sure how great he would like it when the summer months came.  So, as he humorously said last night, "he is unemployed again." Please pray for a good employment fit for Peter.  Financially, he says he has another month before it's going to be a real problem.

We continue to work through Medicare and Medicaid for Peter. This week, new paperwork arrived that I need to decipher and figure out the next steps.

Thank you for caring about us and traveling with us on this journey.