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<blockquote data-quote="Childofmine" data-source="post: 623620" data-attributes="member: 17542"><p>I wanted to give you all an update about difficult child. I haven't seen him since the Saturday (a week ago last Saturday so about 10 days) when he was here helping SO dig in the yard.</p><p></p><p>I went out of town with girlfriends this weekend (it was great!) and he texted me saying that he got the $40 he needs to get his license but did we have any more yard work for him to do. I told him I was out of town and we texted back and forth a little more.</p><p></p><p>Then he texted yesterday to say he thinks he has a job. Today, he said he starts Monday, building pallets at a company here in town. They have a Website and it sounds like a company that has the owner's faith as part of their culture. I am wondering if the owner is in recovery. </p><p></p><p>In any event, I didn't ask many questions but said, Congratulations and that's cool. I kept it on the down-low.</p><p></p><p>And then I went and baked peanut butter and jelly bars and nearly went out and bought him t-shirts and boxers (he barely has any of both) as a you-got-a-new-job! Present. </p><p></p><p>And then I got hold of myself and slowed down. I still have the bars, and I'm going to get them to him and take some clean clothes and go by to see him Friday, possibly. </p><p></p><p>I didn't ask him if he has a place to live. </p><p></p><p>I am glad for him, of course, and I am hopeful that this is a good first step for him. As my dear mother said when I told her, 'Oh good, I am so glad, I just hope he knows what to do to keep the job."</p><p></p><p>I do believe with all my heart that the space we are all giving him is allowing him to do things on his own, at his own pace, in his own way. He is learning, and that is what it takes (like it does for all of us). </p><p></p><p>I am good. I am very busy with grad school and work and my blog, plus exercise and SO. Life is good. I am very grateful today. </p><p></p><p>Thanks to all of you and hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Childofmine, post: 623620, member: 17542"] I wanted to give you all an update about difficult child. I haven't seen him since the Saturday (a week ago last Saturday so about 10 days) when he was here helping SO dig in the yard. I went out of town with girlfriends this weekend (it was great!) and he texted me saying that he got the $40 he needs to get his license but did we have any more yard work for him to do. I told him I was out of town and we texted back and forth a little more. Then he texted yesterday to say he thinks he has a job. Today, he said he starts Monday, building pallets at a company here in town. They have a Website and it sounds like a company that has the owner's faith as part of their culture. I am wondering if the owner is in recovery. In any event, I didn't ask many questions but said, Congratulations and that's cool. I kept it on the down-low. And then I went and baked peanut butter and jelly bars and nearly went out and bought him t-shirts and boxers (he barely has any of both) as a you-got-a-new-job! Present. And then I got hold of myself and slowed down. I still have the bars, and I'm going to get them to him and take some clean clothes and go by to see him Friday, possibly. I didn't ask him if he has a place to live. I am glad for him, of course, and I am hopeful that this is a good first step for him. As my dear mother said when I told her, 'Oh good, I am so glad, I just hope he knows what to do to keep the job." I do believe with all my heart that the space we are all giving him is allowing him to do things on his own, at his own pace, in his own way. He is learning, and that is what it takes (like it does for all of us). I am good. I am very busy with grad school and work and my blog, plus exercise and SO. Life is good. I am very grateful today. Thanks to all of you and hugs. [/QUOTE]
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