Time got away from me this week. It's been almost two weeks since my last post. I am thinking about closing out my blog soon. However, have not decided yet. I have enjoyed this blog. It's been a place to write down my feelings and document Morgans happenings. It's also been a way to inform those of you I don't see often on how our lives are going. But, I have found that the few free moments that I have, when I could blog, I spend in prayer over Morgan and in research for anything here on earth to help her. God is guiding us on what is best for her. He has healed her, and as her brain is restoring, God is guiding us to all that can help her. I see how much the ABA therapy helps. She responds so well to someone working with her one on one. She catches on quick. However, her behaviors kick in and it takes consistency and intensive work to keep her on track. Something I can't do on my own with another child, a husband, a job and well, just life. In other words, I see her potential but it's a full time job to work with her to help her make progress. I know God will give us the answers as to what is best for our little girl. I do not lean on my own understanding but am seeking Him in all I do and I know He will direct our path. Thank you all for your prayers.

This week in therapy, Morgan worked on feeding hersel using a fork, stacking blocks, recognizing pictures, and playing appropriately with toys. She did not resist much and sat and participated. We are also teaching consequences for bad behavior, like the hitting. She does not like to pick up her toys, so this is her consequence. I see Morgans potential for learning when she works hard with the therapist, one on one. I just wish she had more one one one in the school. It really takes consistency to channel the behaviors and promote learning. We are working on it at home, but it is hard. Our nurse has been awesome, as always, and is coming to the therapy sessions so she can learn how to help Morgan when she is with her. So thankful for her. She is such a blessing! We are focusing on the positive even though it has been a hard week. Morgans behavior was difficult over the weekend. Praising God through it all and rejoicing in All things ( even when I don't feel like it).

Progress!

Morgan had her second behavioral therapy session yesterday. The therapist is already seeing great progress in Morgan! Morgan sat for about 10 minutes and did table work with assisance. She did not get upset, cry, or throw a tantrum once this time. She also demonstrated much less of the injurious behavior. She was actually havin fun. She would give high fives and try to clap. We have been workin with her at home, and they have also been working at the school. Yesterday, they reported that Morgan had a great day! She participated with speech and only had to wear her helmet for about 20 minutes. All the hard work is paying off! We are excited about her learning. However, her learning how to open doors has been a challenge. Now she can open the door knobs even if they have the safety latches. She can also open the outside door, if not locked and head to the great outdoors! So, we have new challenges, but are grateful she is learning how the world works. Thank you, Lord for your blessings!

Steps in right direction

Good happenings this week: Morgan is having less of the "jerking". Praise God! The nurse reported maybe seeing it just one time over the weekend. So thankful and what I had been praying for. I was gone over the weekend and everyone seemed to do ok. Having our nurse there was a huge help but Billy did a great job too. We have been working on implementing the behavior techniques learned in therapy. We have Morgan sit at the table and assist her with a puzzle, then reward her with her favorite snack or water spray. Also, the special ed director, whom I met with last week, said they would be having a behavioral therapist attend Morgans class weekly. These are all steps in the right direction!

More therapy

Morgan had a good therapy session yesterday. She worked at the table on activities and sat for two minutes the first time. She got rewarded with her favorite snack: bananas! Then after the initial sitting period, she didn't like it so much and put up a fight. The therapist is so energetic and patient! Morgan was a little more upset this week because her platform swing in her room broke. She was swinging on it and the bolt came off. She was scared more than anything. However, she sure wanted her swing to be able to get away from us. She went in her room and started throwing her toys. Well this gave the therapist something to work on with her: picking up! And Morgan could do it with help. She picked up all the toys and put them on the shelf. She is learning consequences for her behavior. It was really neat to see her already responding to the therapy. It will be a challenge to keep implementing this consistently at home, but will be so worth it.

Behavioral therapy

We started Morgans ABA therapy last week. I really like the therapist! She is fun, energetic, and very informative. Morgan liked her right away. She is teaching us how to best manage her behaviors. We also will be reinforcing and rewarding the positive behaviors. I am praying this works. We have had some real challenging behaviors lately. I observed her in the classroom after the ARD meeting on Monday, and it was hard to watch the temper tantrums. However, her daily report yesterday was that they started implementing some of the strategies already and she had a much better day! I give God the glory. He has carried us through this. I humanly could not get through it or know what to do without the Lords strength. I pray for all her teachers and everyone involved in her care. They are all doing their best and doing a great job with her. Also this week. I found a wonderful attendent to help us out on weekends. She will be a back up for our nurse. God has always provided. So thankful.

Having fun at camp last weekend!!