[Original Mike]

Well, just when things settle down here, they get interesting again.

When I got home from work Wednesday, there was a message on my answering machine. Guess who it was?? J, the placement we had from Ohio who ended up being a total mess. The message was brief: Hi, this is J. Please call me back at ..." Needless to say, I deleted the message.

Well, today, I'm home waiting for a repairman and he calls back three times in fifteen minutes. I'm not picking it up once I see the caller ID. This time, there were no messages, just hang-ups.

Now, my PA has called me from the office to say that J has called there this morning looking for me. She told him I was out of the office and he wanted to know when I was coming in.

The last thing I want right now is to get sucked back into his lunacy. He chose to leave here and, in retrospect, I thank God he did. I don't know what he wants and, honestly, I don't care. All I know is that he turned 18 in March and their school year ends in two weeks.

Sorry, I've come to like my home the way I like my salads: RADish free.

[zebramom]

Cute last line Mike.

I take it he doesn't have any place to go once school ends, and now that he's 18, he has no resources.

You're right to keep your distance.

More prayers and positive energy sent your way.

[ajjhmf]

Given what you know about him now, I would agree with keeping your distance. Although I wouldn't be surprised if he manages to end up on your doorstep this summer either.

Prayers coming your way.

Jenny

[Lorraine123]

I am clearly in the minority here, but if any of my children contacted me, I would have to reach out to them. I feel that is my responsiblity as a parent. I can't think of anything my children could do that would cause me to turn my back on them totally. JMO.

[qs mom]

I don't remember, where there 2 different J's, at 2 different times?

Is this the J that was kind of close to C? That left you because he missed his girlfriend?

If so, could they be contact, given C's recent move? They may end up together - on your doorstep this summer to 'double team' you!

I dont' know if I could not answer the phone. It would be very difficult. I'm a glutton for punishment and I need to know what they have to say. I've answered calls from people I really want nothing to do with, because I NEED to know what they want.

[Faith65]

Mike I wish you the best in your descion.