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Howdy TrippGood morning, Reovillains!
I had a productive morning. Went to doctor's office, gave them a fasting blood sample (had missed my last two appointments to go in and bleed into a tube), saw the doctor, got a doctor's note for work and dropped it off (off today and tomorrow, screw 'em, I r sick), went to drugstore, came home with Levofloxacin and Methylprednisolone (say that five times fast). I may supplement these with vodka & oj and/or beer.
AND... since y'all are my buds, I'll go ahead and let you know what's going on with my family. My 14 year old stepson is not becoming the man we've raised him to be. He makes horrible choices, brings home horrible grades, and sometimes shows severe disrespect towards his mother. No disciplinary measures we've imposed have had any effect on his attitude and behavior. His mom won't let me drag him into the backyard and whup his ..., even though I've assured her I could do so without leaving any actual or visible signs of injury. We've sought assistance through various channels and have been dissapointed over and over. Recognizing that he has considerable intelligence and ability and the potential for a bright future, we feel it necessary to intervene before he ruins that future for himself. On January 8, he will be placed at the West Texas Boy's Ranch in San Angelo. He'll stay there for a minimum of one year. He has already been interviewed and accepted into their program and they believe they can help him. I have very mixed and conflicted feelings about sending him away, but if he will accept their help and get his mind right before he grows up to be an angry, irresponsible, young adult, it will be well worth it. Our family life has been way too chaotic for too many years due to his malfunctions and our inability to correct them. It's time to do something drastic. Val and I are at peace with this decision, even though it's heartbreaking. I'm not asking for any peptalks, commentary, or even approval. I'm just sharing with my Reo family because I've come to appreciate and respect most of the regulars who post here.
Thanks for letting me vent & share.
TL;DR: I got some good drugs (legal) and have two days at home to kill.
Good for you Tripp I'd say you could send him, here but Ive my own to deal with last night she was riding home from a hose 2 doors down from her mothers house on her bicycle in the dark with black clothing on no light pissing rain and no F'ng helmet so maybe youd like to trade beyond that other than teenage girl emotions shes pretty good lol: Good luck my friend hope it works out
I'd say you could send him, here but Ive my own to deal with last night she was riding home from a hose 2 doors down from her mothers house on her bicycle in the dark with black clothing on no light pissing rain and no F'ng helmet so maybe youd like to trade beyond that other than teenage girl emotions shes pretty good lol: Good luck my friend hope it works out
Della 8-o I hope you find it soon!
Got Xmas stuff down and back into tubs except for the lights in the windows. They will stay up until after New Years and DH does that so I'm done!!!
Got Xmas stuff down and back into tubs except for the lights in the windows. They will stay up until after New Years and DH does that so I'm done!!!
View attachment 164008Glad your in here Tripp haven't got to share the good news on my Grand daughter. recommend Black Belt sorry about the bad picture but this was a cool board breaking sight to see.
sorry about the bad picture but this was a cool board breaking sight to see.
Strength, Tripp. If parenting has taught me anything, it's that the best thing and the easiest thing are often far far apart.
Me personally, I didn't turn my crap around until my parents threw me out of Texas. I know now how hard it must have been for them to do it, and at the time I hated their guts for it, but it truly was the best thing they ever could have done for me and I'm grateful that I manned the hell up and was able to thank my Mom for it before she died. I hope your boy doesn't need to hit the bottom to bounce back up, but for some, that's what it takes.
It is our lot as parents to do what must be done to give the kids the best shot at surviving in the real world. Sometimes that means acting without their approval or appreciation. If it's of any comfort, I'm a living example that it can and does pay off eventually.
Me personally, I didn't turn my crap around until my parents threw me out of Texas. I know now how hard it must have been for them to do it, and at the time I hated their guts for it, but it truly was the best thing they ever could have done for me and I'm grateful that I manned the hell up and was able to thank my Mom for it before she died. I hope your boy doesn't need to hit the bottom to bounce back up, but for some, that's what it takes.
It is our lot as parents to do what must be done to give the kids the best shot at surviving in the real world. Sometimes that means acting without their approval or appreciation. If it's of any comfort, I'm a living example that it can and does pay off eventually.
View attachment 164008Glad your in here Tripp haven't got to share the good news on my Grand daughter. recommend Black Belt
Pure awesomeness! My brown belt test (had to spar a t-rex if I remember correctly) was one of the hardest things I ever did. I moved away to attend kollege and didn't find any good schools to continue my training. Tell your grand-daughter she has my respect and heartiest congratulations!
You have my sincerest respect and I empathize with you. There are no easy answers or choices, free will and all that. Just know that I'm sending strength and patience to you and Val. Whether he's there or on the ranch, it won't be easy...for any of you.I'm not asking for any peptalks, commentary, or even approval. I'm just sharing with my Reo family because I've come to appreciate and respect most of the regulars who post here.
Thanks for letting me vent & share.
TL;DR: I got some good drugs (legal) and have two days at home to kill.
Tripp, I just want to applaud you and your wife for making such a hard choice because you know it's what your stepson needs at this time.
Hi Kay
I never had to make that hard of a decision Tripp but I applaud that you had the strength to do it.
I never had to make that hard of a decision Tripp but I applaud that you had the strength to do it.
Hi Kay
I never had to make that hard of a decision Tripp but I applaud that you had the strength to do it.
Hi Jan..Robert Plant ( Led Zeppelin was tearing up when some singers were performing some of their songs...don't know if it was
warm gushy emotion or sadness cuz he couldn't do it anymore)
Good afternoon for most of you! And good morning for the rest of us.
Today, I'm back at it....just updated some links on the site and posted my first solo project. I'm so excited that it came together with only a few moments of mind numbing stress.
Here's a link to the digital version of my first solo publish! Pacific NW Homes - Skagit, Island & Snohomish Counties Issue 92 It's not perfect, but I am my worst critic.
I have a few things left to do this week, but for the most part, we're taking it easy. Have a few more spots to deliver to, then take the weekend off!
And good morning for the rest of us.Today, I'm back at it....just updated some links on the site and posted my first solo project. I'm so excited that it came together with only a few moments of mind numbing stress.
Here's a link to the digital version of my first solo publish! Pacific NW Homes - Skagit, Island & Snohomish Counties Issue 92 It's not perfect, but I am my worst critic.
I have a few things left to do this week, but for the most part, we're taking it easy. Have a few more spots to deliver to, then take the weekend off!
OK i but the bullet and orderd a REO grand and a7 Atty.
What am i in store for?
if you really love America your gonna have to love moonshine.
Phil Robertson for President.
What am i in store for?
if you really love America your gonna have to love moonshine.
Phil Robertson for President.
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