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05-19-2008, 04:19 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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05-19-2008, 05:03 PM
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Awww, very bittersweet, isn't it?
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05-19-2008, 05:28 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, 06:52 PM
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Wow, did you and he luck out with such great friends!! Congrats!
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Wannabe SAHM - DOB 06-30-69 - no children (yet) Starting School to become a Social Worker! Ah, I changed my mind, studying Early Childhood Education instead  Currently dating the Daddy of 2 teens & a toddler  TTC on & off since December 2005 Two Miscarriage in 2008 06-25-07 FosterCare/Adoption Application Denied OBAMA
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05-19-2008, 07:23 PM
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Congratulations to L for graduating!
I am happy that things worked out for L!
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05-19-2008, 07:31 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  and Tucker  both two, both adorable, both adopted.
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05-19-2008, 07:40 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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If a chicken you wish to fricassee, fry, fry, fry a hen. I used to have a handle on life, but it fell off.
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05-19-2008, 08:19 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 7yrs old  B 6yrs old JN 5 years old.. A 3 yrs old It can't be wrong..if your hearts right in it! Promoting Shaken Baby Syndrome and Special Needs Adoption Awareness http://www.myspace.com/msblaazer
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05-19-2008, 08:46 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, 06:10 AM
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Way to go L! I really hope this new adventure is successful for him.
Sam
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05-20-2008, 06:32 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, 07:02 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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http://blahblahbiddyblog.blogspot.com Mom to B, 17 yrs.9/21/07 - Placed for 'transitional visits'. 10/3/07 - Placed officially for adoption. 1/29/08 - Officially my daughter. 9/26/08 - B called in an abuse report on me because she refused to do her chores and didn't want to get a job. I'm not allowed to require her to do either one. 12/18/08 - B refused to live in my home anymore and chose to return to a former foster family. 1/18/09 - Former foster family refused to keep B any longer. 1/20/09 - Former foster family decided that they would keep B since I was going to place her in a therapeutic shelter and then Job Corps. 1/22/09 - Former foster family called abuse report in on me in retaliation for the loss of their foster license. 1/29/09 - Placed on leave from job with CPS. 2/10/09 - Notified that my employment will be terminated on 2/20/09.
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05-20-2008, 09:01 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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05-20-2008, 09:08 AM
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congratulations to L, and to you too, Indy! This sounds like a great arrangement!
 Fran
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