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Thanks Debbie, He is stable and making progress.
Have a wonderful day, Laureen
Have a wonderful day, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Good morning Laureen and everyone......
Laureen......I am sooooo sick of this cold weather....you are right...this has lasted just way too long. I need warm weather!!
Margo....I too take iron. My levels are good. My doctor told me to not have dairy one hour before or after the iron tablet. My pharmasist agreed with that. I eat cottage cheese and yogurt all the time. Also don't take them with your vitamins or calcium as they will be effected also. Space them all apart if you aren't already. Good to see you this AM! I hope you get your energy back soon.
Annette.....I too am freezing cold all the time....I wear layers of clothes and socks and never break a sweat. I am ready for Spring!!
Floyd.....sounds like you have quite a project going on....good luck with all that mess!! Hope we get to see pics of the finished project.
I spoke with Nic (grandson) last night. He is concerned because he doesn't know if he will ever get his car paintd. He needs to get a part-time job to help pay for it and right now he can't because he doesn't know what is ahead for him. I tried to cheer him up. I can't blame him for being a little down. All he wants is to have a normal life. It breaks my heart!!
Kyleigh (granddaughter) is being a butt today. She refused to get up and go to school. She is blaming everyone for her problems but not taking any of the responsibility of her actions. This new school was her idea. Now she doesn't want to be there. She said there are creepy people there. We tried to explain what that school would be like. She insisted that was the answer for her.
Kyleigh is blaming my daughter for everything. Carrie is so upset. Carrie works two jobs (single mom) to keep their heads above water. She is a wonderful mother. Right now she is just beaten down. What do we do now....we don't know. This is effecting the whole family. My other two grandchildren are so upset. Lucas (10 years old) is so worried he wouldn't even eat his breakfast this morning. Amanda (14) is so angry because of the way Kyleigh is acting towards their mother. It goes on and on.......
Enough of my constant chatter.....hope you all have a good day.
Prayers to those in need.
Love and hugs to all.......connie d
Laureen......I am sooooo sick of this cold weather....you are right...this has lasted just way too long. I need warm weather!!
Margo....I too take iron. My levels are good. My doctor told me to not have dairy one hour before or after the iron tablet. My pharmasist agreed with that. I eat cottage cheese and yogurt all the time. Also don't take them with your vitamins or calcium as they will be effected also. Space them all apart if you aren't already. Good to see you this AM! I hope you get your energy back soon.
Annette.....I too am freezing cold all the time....I wear layers of clothes and socks and never break a sweat. I am ready for Spring!!
Floyd.....sounds like you have quite a project going on....good luck with all that mess!! Hope we get to see pics of the finished project.
I spoke with Nic (grandson) last night. He is concerned because he doesn't know if he will ever get his car paintd. He needs to get a part-time job to help pay for it and right now he can't because he doesn't know what is ahead for him. I tried to cheer him up. I can't blame him for being a little down. All he wants is to have a normal life. It breaks my heart!!
Kyleigh (granddaughter) is being a butt today. She refused to get up and go to school. She is blaming everyone for her problems but not taking any of the responsibility of her actions. This new school was her idea. Now she doesn't want to be there. She said there are creepy people there. We tried to explain what that school would be like. She insisted that was the answer for her.
Kyleigh is blaming my daughter for everything. Carrie is so upset. Carrie works two jobs (single mom) to keep their heads above water. She is a wonderful mother. Right now she is just beaten down. What do we do now....we don't know. This is effecting the whole family. My other two grandchildren are so upset. Lucas (10 years old) is so worried he wouldn't even eat his breakfast this morning. Amanda (14) is so angry because of the way Kyleigh is acting towards their mother. It goes on and on.......
Enough of my constant chatter.....hope you all have a good day.
Prayers to those in need.
Love and hugs to all.......connie d
Ahh Connie,
Teenagers are the toughest, nothing is ever enough and all that is wrong is always someone else's fault, usually their Mother's. . . how well I remember those days and now my children are grown and flown and I miss those chaotic days when my house was always full of young people, it was not easy, but it never is. I went to a therapist at one point to help me with it all and one of the things she told me, and perhaps you daughter will find some comfort in this. . . we see our young adult children as adults, but in reality, they are more like grown 3 yo's testing the boundaries, neither grown ups, nor children anymore, full of fears and yet wanting to challenge their ideals and prove their way is right, they want our love and guidance, yet at the same time they will tell us we are to blame for what is wrong, so they push and pull and all we can do is love them, set boundaries and be the best parents possible. It's never easy, but we can get through it. Perhaps, if possible some family couseling with a good therapist will help, it did help us, though it was not evident right away. . .
Hope Nic finds a way to make his dream vehicle appear and that the future holds brighter things for him!
Hugs, Laureen
Teenagers are the toughest, nothing is ever enough and all that is wrong is always someone else's fault, usually their Mother's. . . how well I remember those days and now my children are grown and flown and I miss those chaotic days when my house was always full of young people, it was not easy, but it never is. I went to a therapist at one point to help me with it all and one of the things she told me, and perhaps you daughter will find some comfort in this. . . we see our young adult children as adults, but in reality, they are more like grown 3 yo's testing the boundaries, neither grown ups, nor children anymore, full of fears and yet wanting to challenge their ideals and prove their way is right, they want our love and guidance, yet at the same time they will tell us we are to blame for what is wrong, so they push and pull and all we can do is love them, set boundaries and be the best parents possible. It's never easy, but we can get through it. Perhaps, if possible some family couseling with a good therapist will help, it did help us, though it was not evident right away. . .
Hope Nic finds a way to make his dream vehicle appear and that the future holds brighter things for him!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Laureen thanks for the positive reply.
They do have family counseling. Kyleigh is just not cooperating and we don't know what to do next. She is three credits behind to graduate and refuses to go to school. Ky sees her therapist in the morning. She isn't listening to him either, We are very discouraged at this point!!
Nic is doing okay...I just spoke to him...no school there today...he will just keep plugging along!!
Many thanks again....hugs....connie d
They do have family counseling. Kyleigh is just not cooperating and we don't know what to do next. She is three credits behind to graduate and refuses to go to school. Ky sees her therapist in the morning. She isn't listening to him either, We are very discouraged at this point!!
Nic is doing okay...I just spoke to him...no school there today...he will just keep plugging along!!
Many thanks again....hugs....connie d
Dear Connie,when our kids hurt,we hurt so badly. Goes double for grands I think. May I say this?? I think the most important thing for Kyleigh is that she never feels out of choices. I would let her pout,stomp her feet...etc. Then I would say..."what would you like to try next?"
Olivia is Bi-polar,and I think this got her through school and some college. She is 33,and still stomps her feet sometimes...LOL.
It does not matter if she gets out of school at 18 or 19...it is important that she fits somewhere. I know it is easier said than done to take the stuff she puts out. I watch Intervention all the time,it does show you how not to enable the sick person,and to give the attention back to the other babies,so they do not feel they have to act out,or be negative to get their share of love. I know your poor daughter is tired,and God knows that girls plate is full. The one that doesn't want to eat,I would ask him to fix ME something to eat,and then share it with me...french toast is easy and fun.
Amanda,needs some one on one time,when is school out?? Can she spend some time with you?? Can mom sneak her out to a cheap movie??
Now Mr, Nic,I am actually happy to hear he is focusing on his car..smile..what a sweet heart he is...
I guess there are no grocery bagging jobs or anyway the school can help....hmmm...gotta think on that one.
I will always be here for you,you and your are always in my prayers. I hope you do not mind my talk from one grand to another...
I love you.
Olivia is Bi-polar,and I think this got her through school and some college. She is 33,and still stomps her feet sometimes...LOL.
It does not matter if she gets out of school at 18 or 19...it is important that she fits somewhere. I know it is easier said than done to take the stuff she puts out. I watch Intervention all the time,it does show you how not to enable the sick person,and to give the attention back to the other babies,so they do not feel they have to act out,or be negative to get their share of love. I know your poor daughter is tired,and God knows that girls plate is full. The one that doesn't want to eat,I would ask him to fix ME something to eat,and then share it with me...french toast is easy and fun.
Amanda,needs some one on one time,when is school out?? Can she spend some time with you?? Can mom sneak her out to a cheap movie??
Now Mr, Nic,I am actually happy to hear he is focusing on his car..smile..what a sweet heart he is...
I guess there are no grocery bagging jobs or anyway the school can help....hmmm...gotta think on that one.
I will always be here for you,you and your are always in my prayers. I hope you do not mind my talk from one grand to another...
I love you.
WHAT WE FEAR,WE CREATE.
Linda...I value your opinion..your wisdom ...and your strength!!
We will continue to give Kyleigh all the help and options we can.
We are far from giving up on her!! This too shall pass!
Carrie is very good about spending quality time with each of her children. They have plans for tomorrow. Carrie works 16 hours today...both jobs...so no time for much other then dinner together.... quickly!
I also try to spend time with each grandchild alone. It is hard when they are so far away but I always work something out!!
Thanks for the reply and all the kind words. You are such a blessing in my life.
Get well soon...I insist!!
Love and many hugs...Boo...to you!
We will continue to give Kyleigh all the help and options we can.
We are far from giving up on her!! This too shall pass!
Carrie is very good about spending quality time with each of her children. They have plans for tomorrow. Carrie works 16 hours today...both jobs...so no time for much other then dinner together.... quickly!
I also try to spend time with each grandchild alone. It is hard when they are so far away but I always work something out!!
Thanks for the reply and all the kind words. You are such a blessing in my life.
Get well soon...I insist!!
Love and many hugs...Boo...to you!
Linda.....Carrie sent me a text. Kyleigh called her a while ago and apologized. Kyleigh got up and got ready and is on her way to school (six blocks away). Carrie told her she will speak to someone at the school but will not call in an excused absence for her. Kyleigh said she understood.
(((HUGS)))......Boo...to you!!
(((HUGS)))......Boo...to you!!
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