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01-10-2008, 07:39 AM
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I think J and I made some progress last night.
He asked me nicely if I was planning on going to the meet today. I looked him in the eye and asked if he wanted me to go. He said "Yes, if you want to." So I told him I'd be there.
I still somewhat kept my distance. We talked about a few low-key things. Some topics he brought up, some I did. He asked me if I would make sure that he was up by 6:30 in the morning so he'd be on time for his weigh-in. I told him to set his alarm, but that I would make sure he was up. And I did. If he continues to treat me well, then I'll slowly loosen back up.
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J - Age 18 - Been with us since age 17  F - Age 10 - Been with us since age 3 L - Age 9 - Been with us since age 2  M - Age 6 - Been with us since 4 days old C - Age 5 - Bio Child ********************************** RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible 
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#2
01-10-2008, 07:51 AM
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thats great news.......slowly but surely he will come around.
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01-10-2008, 08:26 AM
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YAY - sounds like progress, Bipette - enjoy!
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01-10-2008, 08:29 AM
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Glad to hear this good news! so how was the meet?
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01-10-2008, 08:35 AM
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Its tonight. He had to make weight this morning, and have a note from a doctor saying his rash is not contagious before they'll let him wrestle tonight.
I hope he gets to. This is probably the most positive things that's happened for him in 3 years.
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J - Age 18 - Been with us since age 17 F - Age 10 - Been with us since age 3 L - Age 9 - Been with us since age 2 M - Age 6 - Been with us since 4 days old C - Age 5 - Bio Child ********************************** RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible
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01-10-2008, 09:12 AM
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Well good! I'm so glad to hear of your progress!
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01-10-2008, 09:45 AM
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That's great! I hope things continue for you two.
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#8
01-10-2008, 12:43 PM
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Wonderful News!
Sounds like a real step in the right direction.
Mike
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"I can't really pinpoint the moment that I lost my faith. It was just that God never listened so I just stopped talking." Dogma by Kevin Smith Mike: Single Dad to C (age 20) and M (age 18); Foster Dad to R (age 13) (placed with me August 29, 2008)
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01-10-2008, 12:45 PM
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys.
Sarah
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NOTICE: Due to increases in the cost of living and the impending recession, I have raised the cost of my opinion from $.02 cents to $50.00. You'll receive a bill in 8-10 business days. http://blahblahbiddyblog.blogspot.com Mom to B, 16 yrs.9/21/07 - Placed for 'transitional visits'. 10/3/07 - Placed officially for adoption. 1/29/08 - Officially my daughter.
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01-10-2008, 01:03 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. I'm hopeful this will be the start of a good period for us.
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J - Age 18 - Been with us since age 17 F - Age 10 - Been with us since age 3 L - Age 9 - Been with us since age 2 M - Age 6 - Been with us since 4 days old C - Age 5 - Bio Child ********************************** RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible
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01-11-2008, 09:51 AM
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J wrestled, but he was out of shape, and got pinned in the 2nd period. Which I understand is a bad thing!
He was disappointed at loosing. When he came in he wanted some attention. He asked me to rub his shoulders. And he wanted to know if I thought he looked better than his opponent, and whether or not I thought he looked more athletic. I gave him some love and encouragement. And some Ibuprofin. On Saturday my kids have basketball games at 9am, 11am and 1pm. And then we are heading over to another town to watch J's all day wrestling tournament. Think I need a few more kids??? LOL.
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J - Age 18 - Been with us since age 17 F - Age 10 - Been with us since age 3 L - Age 9 - Been with us since age 2 M - Age 6 - Been with us since 4 days old C - Age 5 - Bio Child ********************************** RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible
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01-11-2008, 10:00 AM
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no, i dont think you need any more kids, and i think its great that he let you rub his shoulders...thats huge stuff....
you took care of him, that goes along way.
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A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. mencius.
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01-11-2008, 10:23 AM
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That's great news, glad to hear that J is opening up a bit. Hope your Very Busy Weekend is good!
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01-11-2008, 01:45 PM
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WOW! That is showing a LOT of vulnerability. My oldest child would rather be bathed in boiling hot oil than ask me to rub her shoulders. That is really hard for many traumatized children to do. His willingness to ask you how he looked, whether he looked athletic, etc., was another amazing demonstration of vulnerability and trust.
It is very tough to be out of shape for competition--I know, I've been there. It is much easier to stay in competition shape without kids in the house, that is for sure. It took a lot of courage to compete anyway. It takes an appreciation for the sport itself, for one's team, and for effort itself. What a neat kid! My arthritis is back after an 8 day vacation that meant no real exercise, no acupuncture, and lots of rich food. Earlier today, I was considering taking time off from swim meets. But your son's example has me thinking that that would be stupid, what a lot I would miss! If it's not too physically painful, I'm going to do it, and your son's example would be what got me on the racing blocks. So, in my book he's a winner, regardless of when he gets pinned.
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01-11-2008, 01:52 PM
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Go TB!!! Do you swim often? I jog, but I've always been a horrible swimmer. I will tell him that he inspired one of my friends. He'll like that.
I went out at lunch today and bought him the expensive wrestling shoes he wanted. I added a card saying that I was proud of him for doing what he needed to do to get to wrestle again. :0)
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J - Age 18 - Been with us since age 17 F - Age 10 - Been with us since age 3 L - Age 9 - Been with us since age 2 M - Age 6 - Been with us since 4 days old C - Age 5 - Bio Child ********************************** RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible
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