Some of the positive changes she has undergone:
She no longer speaks complete pidgeon.
She has a zest for personal hygiene.
She doesn't shut down when I'm forced to reprimand her.
She takes responsibility for her actions.
She doesn't seem as lonely and introverted as I remember.
I don't hear as many one sided conversations from her.
She loves to exercise.
She has lost about 10 pounds since the last time Tiari weighed her (roughly a couple of weeks before she got here).
I'm so excited to let everyone know that she is happily going to the gym everyday with me and eating much healthier. She is slowly, but most definitely losing that weight that is obviously holding her down. Today her and I had a heart to heart and she is going to commit to telling herself over and over that she won't let her disability hold her back anymore. I'm so proud of her for wanting better for herself, not just with her health, but she is working on her education as well. Everyday Darrylynne, Mikaylah and Nikelis "study" with the workbooks we have and she writes stories to tell the kids. Its exhilarating to see her thriving.
Obviously, the first picture was taken back in December when we were in Utah and the last two are where we are starting our progress reports! As you can see she is already showing improvement. I will keep everyone updated with her successes during her time here. I will try to remember to post something every Friday, she will be overly ecstatic to know that her family is cheering her on!!!
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