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05-19-2008, 05:19 PM
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One more "flying the coup"
L graduates this Friday!
 His last full day of school is tomorrow. He is beaming from ear to ear. L has been talking about moving closer to his girlfriend, nearly 20 miles from me. He is not ready for independent living yet. I was looking at an apartment complex nearby, as a stepping stone to living further away. Well, I was talking to his best friend's mother this morning. His friend is a sophomore in high school, who has autism. His parents adore L. They are both police officers. I was telling her about my thoughts for L. After I hung up, I went on about my day. She called back this afternoon. She starting talking about L and what we had spoken about. Long story short, she asked if L could move in with them. They are in the process of finishing out their basement into an apartment for their son. It has nearly 800 square feet, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, and a kitchenette. They only live 5 miles from me, and the same distance to his work. I was stunned. That thought had not even crossed my mind. L was pleased. He loves spending time with his friend and he would have some level of independence. He will pay a modest rent. We spoke about it for a little bit. He called the family and said "yes". Little did I realize that he would be leaving so soon. He moves next Tuesday!
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Indy Single father to 10 adopted sons J1-25, J2-21, M1-20, L-19, M2-19, J3-17, C-16, V-16, S-11, J4-7 "I thought I knew everything there was to know about raising kids - and then I became a parent!" 
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05-19-2008, 06:03 PM
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Awww, very bittersweet, isn't it?
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05-19-2008, 06:28 PM
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Congratulations on getting him graduated! What I wouldn't give to say the same about my son18
 The living arrangement sounds like it's perfect! What a blessing that family is!
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05-19-2008, 07:52 PM
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Wow, did you and he luck out with such great friends!! Congrats!
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Single - WAH - DOB 06-30-69 - no children (yet) TTC since December 2005 06-25-07 FosterCare/Adoption Application Denied 10-10-08 Miscarriage at 10 1/2 weeks OBAMA
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05-19-2008, 08:23 PM
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Congratulations to L for graduating!
I am happy that things worked out for L! 
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Married to my soulmate Mom to twelve            "God Bless the Children" - Wayne Warner - a must listen to!!!!
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05-19-2008, 08:31 PM
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Yeah!!! Congratulations to you and L. I hope the new arrangements work out well for him.
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Mama to Pixie 21 months 
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05-19-2008, 08:40 PM
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Congratulations on the Graduate, and ((hugs)) on having him move out soooo fast.
 I'm glad that you both were able to find a such a great place for him to move into. That's huge, even for kids without any extraordinary life circumstances.
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05-19-2008, 09:19 PM
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 Thats wonderful!! He's blessed to have you and friends that care!
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Lylac  in  Momma to:  L 6yrs old  B 5yrs old JN 4 years old.. ICPC approval on our state level A 2 yrs old For all the worst..and all the best..I am Blessed! Promoting Shaken Baby Syndrome and Special Needs Adoption Awareness http://www.myspace.com/msblaazer
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05-19-2008, 09:46 PM
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That is so wonderful! Bittersweet that he's leaving, but you sure couldn't ask for better circumstances!!! Congrats to you both.
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05-20-2008, 07:10 AM
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Way to go L! I really hope this new adventure is successful for him.
Sam
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#11
05-20-2008, 07:32 AM
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L should be very proud of himself!
And the living opportunity sounds like a wonderful way to learn independence a bit more safely. Hope he is able to appreciate how fortunate he is to have found this place to stay.
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05-20-2008, 08:02 AM
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Congratulations, L!! And no worries, you have many years left before you get to experience empty nest syndrome.
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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05-20-2008, 10:01 AM
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Indy! That is excellent...It must be hard to see the nest empty (hehehe..my nest is full and busy and I forget what it was like before LOL)...
Congrats to L!
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Adoption finalized: Racheal - 12.99 Constance - 8 Tiffany - 6 Rosalind (Rosie) - 3 ~We are not called by God to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things with extraordinary love. ~ Jean Vanier ~
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05-20-2008, 10:08 AM
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congratulations to L, and to you too, Indy! This sounds like a great arrangement!
 Fran
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