Good News!!!

I had a consultation with Camryn's pediatrician this morning. I took in all my internet findings, research, books, etc. with the intent of convincing him to consider prescribing an anti-anxiety medication for her. He listened very intently to all that I had to say and agreed! In previous discussions, he didn't seem very comfortable prescribing anything like this. So, this is an answer to prayer. If there's a small dosage of a medication that can decrease her anxiety level, and ultimately lead to her talking at school, then why in the world would we not give it to her? By the way, today is her 9th birthday. What a wonderful birthday present... a chance to lessen her anxiety/fears/worries. Please continue to pray for her.

Also, because it is her birthday today, I went to the school and had lunch with her. You should have seen her when she saw me standing at the end of the hall with a Quizno's bag in hand... smiling from ear to ear. How joyful it makes me to see her happy! We had a great lunch together. At first she would only communicate non-verbally. Then eventually, she would whisper in my ear, while looking around to see if any of her classmates were looking. Of course they were. Certain little well-wishing friends stopped by to say "happy birthday," and she just smiled. Of course, I said "thank you" for her... what else could I do? A little boy sat next to me and proceeded to ask me questions about Camryn like, "Does she talk at home?" I responded in the usual way, "Yes, all the time, non-stop!" I love to see their reactions when I say this, total amazement/disbelief. After lunch we went out on the playground. I asked her what she usually did at recess. It broke my heart when she pointed to a bench and said she usually just sits there. So, we walked around on the playground and swung on the swings until recess was over. After several hugs and kisses goodbye, she returned to her line to go back to class. It was such a blessing to get to take off work to be with her today.