I just hung up from a conversation with R, one of Jonah’s awesome behavioral specialists at Anderson. She called to tell me how Jonah’s been doing these past two days (since he’s been on the Clozaril. The dose is very small right now and they monitor his vitals more than once a day).
Then she says she’s about to walk down to the residence and enjoy some chocolate cake with Boo. And he’s helping make the cake with one of his caregivers.
Then she says (I could actually hear her smiling) Jonah’s been calm and aggression-free for both days. He was in a couple of managements today, but they were waaaaayyyy easier to handle. No violence, just the ol’ swat motion. In his classroom, he was happy. He was laughing. Dancing. Able to participate.
[After typing that I paused and read it again, and again, and then another time, allowing the words to be real – things that are actually happening.]
Do I sound too hopeful?
Does it matter?
I bask in this news. Allow myself to envision what she described. Drop my shoulders, un-clench my jaw. Exhale.
Even if it’s all just for these two days — thank you, God.
Amy, I hope and pray that this helps Jonah. I miss that beautiful smile of his.
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Fingers crossed, here! Makes sense that Jonah would have to kiss a number of medication frogs to find the one that brings out his inner prince. 😉
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OH PRAISE JESUS!!!!! Thank you, Lord, for 2 days!! I will pray for many more.
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Small steps are good! I’m hoping to continues to help!! Yes, breath and enjoy the moment! Hugs.
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Embrace this Amy. You have every right to hope and breathe a sigh of relief and let those words sink in. Let it all in. Welcome it with open arms.
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Awesome! *positive vibes all around*
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Amy, I have been thinking of you. I am very glad to read this entry.
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So glad the med is working out. I also know to well that glorious feeling of hearing no aggression reports. Sending you positive vibes for many more good days and reports.
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So happy to read this xx
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Oh, Amy, I am grateful beyond words that Jonah is responding well to this new medication. Breath, my friend. And smile. A big ear-to-ear grim. I’ve got one for you and Jonah and Andy as I type.
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