Desperation leads to relief - somewhat

Yesterday and today have been a bit of a blur. After a number of email exchanges I had a phone call from the interim social worker at the military family centre. This woman is wonderful; she seems like she genuinely cares and honestly she has offered to do some things (such as come to my home to visit me, and drop off a christmas hamper from the military when I was unable to pick it up) for me in the past that I felt were above and beyond the call of duty, and for that I was, and still am, very thankful. Anyway, long story short I had four hours of respite tonight and it was SO WONDERFUL! I hopped the bus, went to the mall and had a relaxing, enjoyable meal then I picked up a book for my husband and got on a bus that took me around the city on a tour. The bus trip ended up making me 15 minutes later than I expected, but the respite worker didn't seem to mind. I have to mention the respite worker was wonderful, my daughter warmed up to her right away and asked for 'tickles' all night - she was in a mood to be ticked I guess! So it seems both daughter and respite worker (and mommy!) enjoyed their evening. Thank goodness!