17 - Chloe's August Birthday

Chloe came home from the treatment center she has been living at (most of the time) this summer

just in time- for her birthday!

I asked her best buddies to come over during lunch & celebrate with us.

I made pizzas & we had soda & mini chocolate bundt cakes! 

We had a family dinner too...

but I have no pictures of that.

Oh the shame.

Or maybe we just had everyone here for lunch?

Gosh I don't even remember.

Tony couldn't have been here? I see Jack & Emily but no Brian & Laura & the twinners?

Anyhow---

We were so happy to have Chloe home & So happy to be celebrating her birthday.

It's been a long hard year for her.

Someday when she is ready- should be soon- I will post about her struggle with mental illness.

 But for now- She is doing very well & should be discharged and living at home for good- soon. 

Like, real soon.

Even possibly the end of the month.

-sigh-

That will be awesome and kind of scary & mostly awesome.

I just love her so much & want to fix it all - immediately.

life just doesn't work that way

But- it does get better- and it is

getting better.

So- if anyone out there is struggling with depression, anxiety, or especially tourette syndrome- just know that it gets better. It always gets better. It may get worse before it gets better, but it will get better.

Chloe with her BIG present!

TWO TICKETS TO SEE HER FAVORITE PERSON IN THE WORLD...

BILL COSBY

He is coming to Salt Lake City in February & it's on her bucket list to see him in person!

So excited we got these tickets for her.

I love you Chloe

You are one Brave, Strong, Valiant, Beautiful, Loving, young woman.

I feel humble & blessed to be your mom.