[flickr id=”5314105434″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”small” group=”” align=”left”]For a few brief shining weeks we had sunlight. Behaviors were eased, we were in the high-functioning range of life.  There were smiles and lots of conversation and boy did we pig out.

The past few weeks we’ve been in a downward spiral.

There have been meltdowns. There have been smart mouths and pouting and stomping and periods of long angry silence.

We have been ignored in favor of ticks and quirks.

We have been witness to behavior uncontrollable enough that we’ve been asked by 2 doctors if we’ve been considering medication for her.

There has been a refusal to eat. Just about ANYthing.

We hold out hope that the worst will pass. That some modifications to schedule and school will result in an evening out. That medication will not be needed.

In the mean time we go forward. Facing each new challenging moment as it comes.

Wait for the light to return.

Hope that she can be happy. Without reservation.