A visit to the zoo....

Yesterday we went to the Zoo with some family. It was a long and wonderful day. I posted some pictures of the trip, however I still have to figure out how to get them from being upside down. Faith did really well. But as usual she needs to be on a schedule. With so many people and little children there were lots of stops and unscheduled delays. This eventually took its toll towards the end of the day. Faith was unable to contain her anxiety and was unable to set still. We made it through it but it was just another example of her daily battles. Her fists were clinched tight, she was not able to smile, and I was really concerned. She just told me to leave her alone and that she just does not feel well. Other than the end of the day we really had a great time. I have never been able to spend so much one on one time with her. I am learning her body languages and routines. I am learning how to cope and get through daily obstacles she goes through. This is stuff her mom normally helps her with, but she is trusting me and learning that I can help her also. I really am missing our family back at Fort Campbell, but this is such a great experience I am getting to share with Faith. For the first time in eleven years she is truly opening up to me and trusting me. She always had a little, but this is different and hard to explain. All I am her for is to be with her and take care of her...nothing else. I am so grateful for this. Katie sent us a picture of Cass yesterday, I will post it when I am done with this. Thanks everyone for your support both financially and emotionally to allow me to take this trip with my daughter. Kris

Cass is the dog in the front.