Warning: there's nothing funny or sarcastic in this post, in fact it's just a timeline. If you're looking for a good laugh then I suggest you google Pearl the Landlord and make sure you're not taking a sip of something when Pearl starts to talk. Don't say I didn't warn you. BUT if you are looking to be reminded of how even in the midst of chaos wonderful things can happen, this is a good place to start.
The following is a series of events as they unfolded before my very eyes and as I recount them I am astounded, surprised, uplifted and soothed. I hope you will be too.
Tuesday, January 17th - Posted I'm not perfect...and neither are my kids
Wednesday, January 18th - received an email from a friend who had read my post, who told me about her own personal journey with teen depression and provided connections to several local resources.
Friday, January 20th, 9:53am - Sent an email to one of her resources for Kelsey.
Friday, January 20th, 10:05am - Received a reply from that resource with not only support for Kelsey when she gets home from treatment but also a connection to a co-worker as a resource for the family.
Friday, January 20th, 12:50pm - Received a phone call from the co-worker, reaching out to see what help, support, guidance, resources she and her network could provide. She offered to meet with me in person next Thursday morning as I prepare for the next meeting with Kelsey's doctors.
On Tuesday I felt like this journey was one that I was walking not alone but somewhat isolated, and today there is no denying that not only am I not isolated, I'm supported in every which way from every angle in every moment of every day. That email was one of many in support of Kelsey, our family and the long journey ahead and they've all touched me deeply.
Now go watch the Pearl video, I know I'm going to. Then I'm going to spend some time laughing at myself because as Natalie Portman's character in Garden State (amazing movie) said, "If you can't laugh at yourself, life's gonna seem a whole lot longer than you like."
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