Older Boy had a meltdown tonight resulting in a call to 911. I wish I knew what caused it. I don't. He was very angry and very damaging and was talking to both me and Younger Boy in ways he has NEVER talked to us before. The Sheriff's Deputy handcuffed him and transported him to the psychiatric emergency room.

Younger Boy had to go with us. He didn't see his brother being handcuffed until we arrived at the hospital. I tried as best I could to prep him on the drive there.

He called Mentor R and he came to get him and take him back to our house so his evening could be as "normal" as possible. I am so grateful for this. I couldn't ask for better support for Younger Boy during this time.

Older Boy was discharged from the hospital at about 10:30pm to go home. He slept well during the night and is in school today.

Younger Boy isn’t doing as well this morning. He is terrified that he is going to have to leave my house, because of Older Boy. I tried to reassure him, but he has heard it before. I tried to explain I really want him to live with me, because I love him. Pray he can find peace today.

Older Boy's discharge papers recommend he move to a higher level of care than what my home can provide for both the safety of himself and others. Pray for healing for Older Boy. It is hard for me to admit that maybe it is what he needs, because I want to help him. I want to protect him while God heals him. The psychiatric doctor told me that for the mental health of myself and Younger Boy (most importantly Younger Boy) they would suggest separation.

Pray God’s will be done in all of this.

Also, thank God for the amazing psychiatric nurse, Peg, last night. She prayed with me as she interviewed me about life at my home. God truly put an angel in that place for me last night.