Naomi's 6th Birthday: Two Days of Challenges and Insights

Yesterday was challenging.nAll plans were canceled.nNaomi got hurtntriggering trauma.

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I managed to use the situationnto help Naomi look at itnfrom a calm and safe place.

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And then another trauma surfaced for Naomina deeper one.nAnd all I could donwas be with her through it.nIt was difficult and painful for menand for her, of course.

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Birthday Day

Today we woke upnto a birthday morningnespecially gray and rainynstill contemplative from yesterday.

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I hope I can open my heartnto spend a happy birthday with Naomi.

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It took an hour to order a taxi.nSeveral taxis canceled.nAnd in the end, it cost 3 times the usual.

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The waitresses at the restaurant don't understand English.nWe got unpleasant drinksnand a spicy dish that Naomi can't eat.

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And a small cake but with lots of chocolatenthat Naomi ate eagerly.

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I heard we're not the only ones facing challenges since yesterday.nYou too?

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