One of the most difficult things I've done in my life, and I had many, is bringing up a grandson with severe ADHD, ODD, possible autism and more. He is so normal in many ways, people forget he does have many challenges. I survived severe breast cancer which almost took me twice but I'm here, 9 years later. It has taken that long for me and my body to feel "normal" if that can happen after such an ordeal. Thank God my Canada's public health care system.
It is so hard at times to keep up with the changing temperament, emotions and outburst. Sometimes I ask myself if I can really do this and the answer comes back, you have to. I must admit, he does keep me going, gives me many reasons for loving life and wanting to do more with it.
Even though his disabilities deeply challenge me while we are on vacations, he makes the vacation all them more enjoyable. I even love it when he sister is with us because she is so much older than he and she helps me a lot.
Tonight she discussed with me the idea of moving out in about 1 to 1 1/2 years. Gosh teenagers, they say they should run away from home while they still know everything. I know, been there, done that!!! I think she should stay home while going to community college so she can save a lot of money to pay off her school costs. She thinks she can work, have her own "shared" apartment and still live comfortably like she did at home. I have a while yet before she does decide to move out. She is a great help with the little guy.
Speaking of the little guy, we can't find his little tiny blue teddy (no ears) who looks like a blue cat. The cruise ship couldn't find it so I wonder if we left it on the plane or at the Newark airport. Anyway, he hasn't realized it's gone yet. Let's keep the fingers crossed.
Nite for now and let's pray for our Egyptians friends that they may win freedom and true democracy.
It is so hard at times to keep up with the changing temperament, emotions and outburst. Sometimes I ask myself if I can really do this and the answer comes back, you have to. I must admit, he does keep me going, gives me many reasons for loving life and wanting to do more with it.
Even though his disabilities deeply challenge me while we are on vacations, he makes the vacation all them more enjoyable. I even love it when he sister is with us because she is so much older than he and she helps me a lot.
Tonight she discussed with me the idea of moving out in about 1 to 1 1/2 years. Gosh teenagers, they say they should run away from home while they still know everything. I know, been there, done that!!! I think she should stay home while going to community college so she can save a lot of money to pay off her school costs. She thinks she can work, have her own "shared" apartment and still live comfortably like she did at home. I have a while yet before she does decide to move out. She is a great help with the little guy.
Speaking of the little guy, we can't find his little tiny blue teddy (no ears) who looks like a blue cat. The cruise ship couldn't find it so I wonder if we left it on the plane or at the Newark airport. Anyway, he hasn't realized it's gone yet. Let's keep the fingers crossed.
Nite for now and let's pray for our Egyptians friends that they may win freedom and true democracy.
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