And one incredible transition.  At least I hope it is transition and not serendipity.  Julia was invited to a birthday party last Saturday.  Most of the girls in her class were there.  It was at a gymnasium and there were planned activities run by the staff.  I expected to shadow Julia but the girls took care of her, prodding her, reminding her, cheering her on.  It was quite remarkable to watch them.

At the end of the party, one of the girls who Julia talks about a lot, asked her mom if she and Julia could have a play date immediately.  They had no plans, I had none (and would have moved heaven and earth to see this happen!).  The child came over and the two played together and/or in parallel for another almost 3 hours.  I did some cueing but for the most part they were just together.

There is change happening.  Not perfect but ongoing.  It seems like a miracle, a very well prepared, well worked miracle to be sure.