Tuesday wls express

Whoa this weather is starting to get to me.  It is wet, gloomy and cold again and all I want is to crawl back into bed.  Of course it doesnt help that my puppy scratched his poor dry skin all night long and kept me awake.  I swear I can hear everything at night. 

I spent way too much time yesterday trying to figure out my next semester.  I register on the 9th, but all of the classes haven't been loaded yet so I cannot arrange my schedule.  My boss is going to freak if I have take a class in the middle of the day.  I'm trying to avoid that for at least 1 more year.  Fingers are crossed that the rest of the classes are loaded soon.

Ok, back to work.  Lots to do.  People are grumpy.  I think the weather is getting to everyone.  Combined with the economy, my job is not much fun right now.  I cant tell you that last time I talked to someone nice. 

Anyhoo...'nuf about me.  HUGs and prayers to all. 

Good morning all, Danni, I will come out of hiding this morning and ask for prayers for my girls. It seems that the teen rebellion ha**** my thirteen and soon to be fifteen year old adopted daughters. My daughter, Ashley, had to spend four days in Timberlawn, which is a mental health facility. We found out towards the end of last school year that she has started "cutting". She started it because a lot of the kids do it nowadays to relieve stress. Apparently, it becomes very addicting. To make a long story a little shorter she tried to slit her wrist about a month ago. We put her in counseling just as soon as we found out about the cutting. Thank goodness, either she really didn't mean to end it all, or just didn't know how but she cut it horizontally. Once she did it she ran next door to my daughter in laws house. We got help in time. This past weekend after a disagreement she and her sister slipped out of the house and disappeared  for about 8 hours without telling any of us where they were going.With her suicidal tendencies lately we reported it to the sheriff as runaways. Thank goodness they helped us locate them. I didn't know you could actually bring up a print out of the numbers they have called on their cell phones on the internet. We were able to do that and eight hours later they were found at one of their friends house. The sheriff tried to hopefully scare them into behaving. He handcuffed both of them and put them in the squad car and headed toward Corsicana. By the time he brought them home I think they maybe thought twice about their actions. The younger one is actually the leader.Pray for them both and our family, I am trying to get counselling for all. We did an open adoption and so they still have limited contact with their birth families. Sometimes I wish we had not done an open adoption. Both of the girls biological parents are diagnosed bipolar patients and their drug of choice was cocaine. Academic wise the girls have been very lucky not to have problems. They told us when we adopted them that lots of times at puberty issues will develop as a result of their early trauma. Things have gone really well but lately seem to be deteriorating. They are not into drugs or sex( that we know of) mainly just mouthy and rebellious and not wanting to do anything that they are told. They still go to church with us on Sun. and Wed. and attend the church youth activities, sometimes not willingly.  Anyway, definitely need your prayers and any suggestions to help. Needless to say all the stress is not helping me ....to easy to self medicate for the stress...I have really had to watch the emotional eating lately.  Got to go, sorry this is so long, sometimes you just have to vent..My younger daughter's name is Stormy, especially pray that the Lord will change her heart.

Hi Alice!
You've been MISSED!!!
I am so sorry about your kiddos. As an SLP of a low-socioeconomic school, I get to work with kids that have similar backgrounds as your girls. Many of my kids are still with their parents though. It's hard to differentiate what is normal teen behavior and what is a product of their past lives. I don't have any words of wisdom- other than follow your heart. I will pray for you all.
Tracey

Thanks, Tracey, sometimes I think it is normal teen behavior. My three biological children never had all these issues. Times have changed radically though and there are so many other things that they are exposed to on the internet and in the world in general. Hopefully, the counseling will help. We did at least find a good Christian counselor here in Corsicana that my older daughter really seems to like. We went to her first session, kind of an orientation as to what to expect. She has her next session this Wednesday. The doctors also put her on Celexia. Thanks for your concern.

((((Alice)))) I don't have the experience to offer you and your family but I can offer hugs and prayers for all of you.

It sounds like you are doing all the right things, just keep believing and working through this with your daughters.

Hugs,

Thanks, Dana, I need those hugs. This has all been very stressful. By the way I love your present avatar. You just keep looking younger and younger in your photos. It's like reverse aging.....don't you just love it!

Alice, big hugs and lots of prayers headed your way.  I had very similar issues with my daughter when she turned 14 and we did the whole "cutting/Timberlawn" thing too.  I was told due to major shifts in hormones that it's really common at that age.  We put her on antidepressants and within 6 months she was a new person and we were able to stop the meds.  She has turned into a wonderful adult.  I pray your situation ends well too.

Good Morning OH Family!

I kept Laylabug again last night and she had Dr Pepper hours she woke up at 2.....4......and 6. Rick's Dr appt is changed for today so I will go with him for that and out to lunch. Going to try and get a haircut today and than going to rest, I go back to work tomorrow. I've had an ol'fashion cold since yesterday. Drinking hot mint tea to see if I can get my throat and nose opened up. Dana, I'm with ya on the running away thing. There are times I would like to pack up the car and just start driving.....but will be the responsible wife,mother, and Memow. Prayers for our Danni,Jenny R,Gaye, Steph's knee........ and several of our peeps going thru family issues. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Your loved!

Lynnette

  

 

Hey You Guys!
Driving by!!!
Didn't get the barn finished yesterday- it was too wet and nasty. I did get to see Gina and talk. Sometimes a cup of coffee and a friend can put the world right again. LOVE YOU!!
Today is pajama day at work. Each of the girls asked if I was staying home today. lol
No big plans for tonite. Hoping for dryer, warmer weather. I would love to finish the barn and get the arena tilled so we can ride someday. I keep threatening that I am going to build an indoor arena.
Love you guys!
Tracey

Morning everyone,

Going to post before reading in hopes of actually getting my post done today.  Yesterday was a very hard, emotional day.  I was called on to be the rock for my brother.  I'm very grateful he felt he could come to me but I am drained.  I will be there for him but I am running on empty myself.  He doesn't know that though and he needs me so I will be there for him.  Just trying very hard not to hide in my little room here.  Jenny, you are my inspiration.  

Sending up prayers for all of you.  Have a great day everyone.