Oral Surgery

Brandon had oral surgery to get ready for braces. He is doing really well, not much swelling. He is suppose to get the braces started next week. He is off school for another day to heal.

Pray for Them

I will be leaving for Chicago and leaving the boys in the hands of their Grandfather. He really doesn't watch them very well so just pray they will think before they act and make good choices. I have told the one I can not fight for my physical life and his spiritual life all summer. He will need to take care of his self and do what is right. This week is like a trial week to see if he can handle the summer when I will be going back and forth to Chicago.

This is where I vent

Since nobody seems to read this blog and I really don't know what to do about one teenager I guess I will just write down my thoughts and maybe an answer will come to me. How to teach him to be thankful for what he has. How to teach him not to be manipulative in getting what he wants for himself. He is so self centered. He cares about no one but his self. I guess this is typical for a 16 year old, but is not typical for someone who proclaims they are living for God. To be thankful.

It seems with a child who had nothing he would be thankful for what he has. Instead he just wants more. He wants to have name brand things and doesn't care how he gets it. Is he so low in self esteem that he thinks the clothes make the man. And if he is, does that really matter? Are we not to die to ourselves and give it all to God.

Does he show thankfulness in anyway? I don't see it. He acts like he is better than others because he has things that some don't. I want to take everything away from him. Will this teach him to be thankful, probably not.

So here I am once again, can't sleep because I don't know what to do to help this child live for God. To help this child make it in this world and not let it become what he desires.

Lord help me, we took these children in to show them your love. To show them a better life. One filled with your goodness. He is only after the fish and bread. What did you do? He is yours.

Peace without Teenagers

Well the teenagers are gone on a retreat and what a respite for Mom. They left today and won't be back until Saturday late. A nice peaceful way to bring in Easter. Have a great weekend folks.

Not disappointed

Can you believe it, they did not disappoint me? They went to the youth function last night and called to see if they could go out with the others and get something to eat. I said okay. Then they called and wanted to go back to the youth pastor's house for a bit like some of the others. I said okay but you need to be home by midnight. Guess what, they got home at 11:57. Cool huh?

Had an ARD meeting

Had an ARD meeting today for one of my teenagers. Would you believe not one negative thing was said about his behavior or his trying. I had to take him out to lunch after that. He was very proud of himself. It was nice. I am still very unhappy with the amount of time they spend on improving his reading, but what can I do? Can't seem to change the system overnight. Positive is always better than negative though. Go Son!

They Have a Car

How scary is that? A young man from church gave them a car. They are so excited. They moved it the other day, in the driveway. This is a scary adventure. They don't even have a permit yet. Both of them need to learn, but I am not the one to teach them.