Maizie Springs Back for the Day....Crossing Our Fingers it Lasts

Today began on shaky ground. Maizie woke up at 4:30 a.m. after having a nightmare in which Joe was taken away by ghosts. By eleven she was willing to go on a few errands. I tried not to get too excited. She happily went to the video store and out to lunch.

The rest of the time Joe and I took turns waiting in the car with her while we went on a few errands. We felt lucky that she was willing to leave the house so early in the day, even if I did spend a while chilling in the car while Joe shopped for a cake pan.

Maizie enjoyed drawing on napkins while we waited and insisted I give each creation its proper praise. As I sat there watching Maizie in the rear view mirror it slowly dawned on me that she seemed different today. She had a spark I had not seen in weeks. Her sunglasses sat on the seat next to her and she was not screaming at me to take her home so she can hide from the sun. I cautiously invited her friend Maralyn over for the night.
We walked the dogs to the park and Maizie was climbing and running! She did not complain of leg pain, the sun or the sounds of the neighborhood kids playing basket ball. I soaked it all in.

Here she is showing off for the camera. Maizie insisted on her shades as a preventative measure. Good idea! Look how she is full of energy. No belly pain, no anxiety or aggression and no depression! All smiles! Yes! I was in awe.
Once back home we colored Easter eggs.
Maralyn ran into a bit of trouble with the blue Easter egg dye. She must have washed her hands ten times tonight in the hopes of removing the dye. I told her dyed hands are a sign of creative energy...that she was a true artist. Maralyn was not impressed.
The girls enjoyed a yummy dinner, popcorn and the movie Enchanted. Now...they are sound asleep. Dreaming about the Easter Bunny. A day to celebrate! Joe and I are holding our breaths and praying that it lasts.