Day 131 - Coming of Age

Today was special for 2 reasons.

Firstly, Sarah celebrated her 18th birthday today. We both wish her a wonderful birthday and a great year ahead. I know that a number of times over the last few months cleo has thought that she might not be around to see her daughter come of age. It is interesting to note though that those rather darker moods have occurred less and less of late. This again is a measure of improvement, in this case on a mental level, which is as important, if not more so in some ways than the physical. Having the right mindset is instrumental in being able to set oneself on the physical processes which go towards the rehabilitation process. In fact I would say they are interdependent.

Our acclimatisation to the changes which were thrust upon us becomes easier each day, this because we adapt more and more, and also because cleo makes little improvements too. I also have to applaud, yet again, the girls, and how they have coped remarkably under the huge stress which no doubt both have felt, and continue to feel every day. Well done girls!

The second reason? Because I didn't have to go to work this evening; Sarah was in London attending a concert, so I took the night off of work. Hannah went to her father's for the weekend, and cleo and I had a few hours alone, to relax, together. That was nice. Of course, like all parents we are now sitting waiting for the last train from London to arrive (which will be at about 01.40 am!) when I shall drive to the station to meet Sarah and her boyfriend.

Whatever else happens, parenting will always go on!