Since Memorial Day, we have been getting Joseph settled into the center here in Creedmoor, North Carolina.  We apologize for not posting an update sooner, but coming to Learning Services has been another big adjustment for our family.  Since the accident, we have been used to being together as a family 24/7.  Now that we are here, we have been asked to keep our visits to evenings and weekends.  This is all a part of the process of Joe becoming an independent adult again.

Joe is starting to adapt to his new environment.  There is another young man in the facility who likes to play alot of the same games as Joe.  His favorite game is Monopoly, so they have that in common, and can spend their free time hanging out together.

Since we have been here, Joe has been angry with Dad and myself for bringing him here.  Every night when it is time for us to leave the center, Joe has become angry over some issue, and became very aggressive in his behavior. His behavior is due to the head trauma and is the reason he needs professional help.  We feel that Learning Services is the right place for him.  All of the staff have been working hard to help him learn new coping strategies for his anger.  I (mom) told Joe that this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do; to tell him we had to leave him, when he wanted to leave with us.

Last night seemed to be a turning point for our situation.  Instead of refusing to give a hug or act out when it was time for me to leave the center, he played some songs that told the story of his heart and walked me to my car.  When I left, tears of joy were streaming down my cheeks.  That is the Joseph I remember.  I am so proud of Joe.  He is such a fighter, and with the Lord’s help, he is going to accomplish his dreams.

God has brought us a mighty long way, and we just want to worship and thank Him every day for His mighty acts. 

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