Happy Dance

The happy dance is happening in the Lanier Household today! Yesterday was a great day! We found out that we were APPROVED for CAP-C services! This is a HUGE blessing and means the financial strain of Oliver's medical expenses will be decreased. It also means that he gets Medicaid to supplement our BCBS, which in layman's terms means he'll be able to get more speech, occupational and physical therapy! Our hearts are so full of gratitude for this answer to prayer!!! This is a game changer.

In other good news, the ABA therapy that we have begun to implement is already helping. Oliver has a therapist with him at school every morning until nap. More to come on this once we get the final behavior plan in place.

And as I keep the good news going, I'm happy to report that last Sunday Oliver jumped for the first time. Like with two feet, in the air, at the same time! He has NEVER done that! It was so awesome to see him jumping, like a typical kid, and then plopping onto his butt. Laughing and smiling the whole time! Andrew and I just stood there with our mouths open. Oh how we have waited to see that!

Due to Oliver's needs, my full-time real estate work, and Andrew's opportunities in the film industry, we have decided to end our property management services. This was a very hard decision for us, since most of our owners are close friends or family. All of them have been so gracious to us, which has been such a gift. We deeply appreciate their understanding, such sweet folks! Thankfully, we've found a great new company that will help our owners have a seamless transition.

To be honest, it feels so good to have only one professional focus for me. I can use 100% of my work time on residential real estate, which I L.O.V.E.! This also frees me up to have more time to take care of Oliver's needs, attend the endless appointments, and fly to Boston. The change is good for Andrew, because he can to work on film projects and continue with real estate. This feels sustainable for our family over the long term. We are thankful to have finally made this decision, and for the support of our friends and family.

Next weekend, I am looking forward to a weekend in Asheville with my mom and grandmother for Mother's Day. The three of us have always discussed staying at the Grove Park Inn, and I decided this year is the time. As Andrew said, “You are going to treasure this time with them for the rest of your life.” Indeed I will. I am already counting down the days...

Lastly, we are (finally) launching our Lanier Property Group website this week. I feel like I am giving digital birth since I've been working on this forever.