One Day at a Time

ole (my husband) is astonished at how much of my mom he sees in olivia.  he sees the same mannerism more than actual physical resemblance.  i see it too.   she looks exactly like her mother (aunt brenda).  i wasn't around aunt brenda much in her later years, but i remember as a young child thinking how pretty she was.  olivia is pretty also.  i can see by her demeanor that she does not think so.  i realize that ultimately it is the heart that needs healing and that is of utmost importance.  however,  we are physical beings as well as spiritual.  we can take care of olivia's physical needs but i am so glad that we have a MOST HIGH GOD that can take care of her heart.  as her heart heals i hope to see her demeanor and outward appearance change with it!

she told the therapist that if she could change one thing about herself it would be to have better "people skills".  how does one go about helping someone gain better people skills?!   i honestly don't know.  i know that in order to have better skills at anything it takes practice, practice, practice.  so i suppose by being exposed to people over, and over, and over everyday -the skills should come.

we went to the office today. olivia watched educational videos about all kinds of dental proceedures - everything from fillings to implants.  i think she enjoyed it.  we also went through some basics around the office.  when we left she said , "i think i can do it."  i said, "i KNOW you can!" i assured her that she needs to be patient with herself and not try to rush things.

during any free time today she has worked hard in the workbooks from the recovery program that she began last night.  i honestly can't think of anything that olivia could be doing differently. she seems to be committing and giving this her very all.