Today was a great day. Jasmine had her first play-date at our new house, and she had so much fun! She had her friend from school over, and they had a blast. I am pretty sure they giggled the whole time.  They played 'Glee Karaoke Revolution' on the Wii, played with all of her new toys she got for her birthday and christmas, we went to the park (yes, in the rain) and they ended their play-date with a indoor picnic lunch on the living room floor while they watched "How To Train a Dragon" Her friend had fun, and asked if she could come over again.  Jasmine has had a pretty good month. Mostly 'up' days. Our new insurance kicks in on Jan 1, so I will be calling around to find Jasmine a counselor. I know that we will still have hard days, and maybe a few hard weeks in the future.  But when we have days like today, when she smiles and laughs the whole day, and just seems like a happy, 'normal' little girl, with no trauma present, it warms my heart. And it makes me see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am filled with hope.  I dont mean to sound so extreme, but when she has a really bad, rough day, week or month, she is in such a dark place, she isnt herself, she is broken, and we cant fix it.  It can feel like its never going to end. It is so heartbreaking, and it makes me (as her mother) feel like we are trapped in this horrible cycle of dark emotions. And to see that look of pure terror, distress and overwhelming sadness on my baby girls face is completely horrible, beyond explanation.  So, to see her laughing , smiling, and having an awesome day, is amazing!