Day 760 – Grayson’s Journey

My dear family and friends,

Grayson is definitely on a more alert upswing the last couple of days. Most people wouldn't notice but there are small signs throughout the day. At one point he spontaneously started singing a song with me. Usually I have to encourage him by requesting him to join me or by stopping a line which encourages him to complete it. Last night he remembered that Brant was meeting us to select a Christmas tree. Tonight he was able to tell me what he wanted for dinner and 15 minutes later remembered what it was.

When he is in this more active phase he laughs more. He finds something to laugh and giggle about in what he reads, what he watches, and of course in our silly banter with him. It's quite contagious.

As Brant has mentioned before, when Grayson comes out of a low period it also brings an increase in his jumping up during activities. It happened several times during lunch, twice while he was quietly reading, and tonight, right in the middle of "Holiday Inn" movie. When I asked where he was going he said, "To bed". Twice since he has gone to bed his door alarm has gone off.

There is some energy running through him that he's not sure what to do with.

May there be a blessed energy running through each of us.

Peace to you this night,

Regina