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11-12-2009, 12:09 PM
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One of those "Moments"
I haven't posted much in a while simply because I am so busy. It seems that I am alwasy running here or there and almost never have peaceful, uninterupted computer time.
All of the boys are doing well, but I wanted to shatre a moment that happened yesterday evening. In the four months that I've had A and RC, I have seen huge changes in RC. The polite, quiet, somewhat withdrawn teen has left us. In his place, I have an outgoing, active, and pretty funny young man. He has adjusted very well to his new high school, he has a girlfriend, and his grades are good. He's joined both the JROTC program and Law Enforcement Explorers. He's also chosen his friends wisely. He relishes the simple things: being able to go to a freind's house, being able to go to the mall without an adult, and even being able to walk up the road to the convenience store. His gf asked him if he wanted to come to her parents for Thanksgiving, and he told her "No offense, but this is the first Thanksgiving we're having as a family, so I'm staying with my Dad."  Last night, before he went to bed, he came into the living room where I was reading. he sat down and told me "You know something, I never thought I'd really fit in anywhere. Every placement I've had, I was always treated like an otsider. Here, you've just made it so easy to be a normal kid. Thanks!"
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"Some people march to their own drummer. I have my own orchestra!" Mike: The "Carlisle Cullen of the SNPTF" Single Dad to C (age 21), M (age 19), A (age 18), RC (age 17), and R (age 14) 
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#2
11-12-2009, 12:33 PM
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Geez, Mike! Every time you post I have to grab a hankie.
Thanks. I'm so glad to hear the RC is doing so well and is relishing being in a family who loves and values him as an individual.
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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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11-12-2009, 12:48 PM
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That is so awesome! I am so happy for all of you!
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Lorraine   Mom to:  S- my 16 year old son -Aspergers, but doing great! W - my 14 year old son- caretaker to his siblings. P- My 10 year old Russian princess, two prosthetic legs, dancer extrodiaire Home June 2000 M- 9 No legs, one arm, fast wheels!Home November 2006 from Poland!  Dh - Often just another child, but mostly my best friend and a pretty understanding guy.A clean house is a sign of a broken computer Moderator http://momrainefamily.blogspot.com/
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11-12-2009, 01:52 PM
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Mike - your stories are full of hope for me...thanks!
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"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. I have several stands." James Brady http://kretzklan.blogspot.com/
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11-12-2009, 08:36 PM
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Mike - Your story gives me hope that maybe our recently placed 18yr old girl will come around and flourish as well as your son! Maybe we'll get there in another 3 months...it has not been easy as of yet.
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Mom to 3 great kids (though they are driving me crazy  ): T - placed 07/28/07 at age 11, adopted 10/10/07, now age 13 - my young man. R - placed 02/01/09 at age 11, adopted 12/16/09, now age 12 - my drama queen. H - placed 10/09/09, preadoptive, now age 18 - my spunky punk.www.myspace.com/mkuhlmann06 and www.facebook.com/mkuhlmann06
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11-12-2009, 09:12 PM
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You just want to make us cry!!
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Lylac in  Momma to:  L 8yrs old  Happy Birthday my sweet girl! 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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11-12-2009, 09:28 PM
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What a wonderful story. Great job Dad!
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Cynthia
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11-13-2009, 03:45 PM
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Mike,
Always glad to hear your good updates. I'm delighted that RC is doing so well - he's a great kid! 
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11-13-2009, 08:35 PM
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What a wonderful moment! Your updates always give me hope, even if only a little.
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Referral of 4 day old BG 4/07/05 Home forever 11/09/05  lovin' family life since June 2006: found a waiting child and starting the process to bring him home born 4/27/03 8/22/07--home April 2009: decided to pursue an Ethiopian adoption for "baby sister" 9/9- CIS approval 9/17- officially on the wait list~hopefully 8-10 months
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