[BlueInanna]

The rehab says they are accepting him! They said this yesterday too and went back on it, so hopefully it is for real this time.

Who knows if this will be the answer, if this is his wake up call, if he sees the severity of the problem. I sure hope so. He won't be on ankle monitor, so he could feasibly run if he so chose, the rehab is not a lock down facitlity. But i want him to have this chance. If he runs, they'll find him and he'll go back to juvie. But for now, we have a place for him to go and get help, get meth out of his system long enough to start thinking straight, give the bp meds a real try, get school work done, make new friends, show the judge he can be responsible.

How about you today, Blue? Are you feeling better? Sure hope so and that you'reable to sleep at night and have quiet around you.Take care.

[BlueInanna]

Originally Posted by bluemountains

And, speaking of the Latino population, there needs to be some attention paid to this group, too. Half of my class have parents who only speak Spanish. These parents are fearful of the school, and won't come in for conferences. I had one child yesterday who wants to apply for a leadership academy in our county. She asked me how she could do it. The application must be done online. Her parents have no computer and they don't speak any English. They have seven children. I tried to encourage her to get her mom to come to the school to fill out an application for her. I doubt it will happen. Here is a child who has so many strikes against her, and I know that she really does want to do well. She's only in fifth grade, but already is losing out.
Sorry, for ranting and going off topic, I just get so angry for children who aren't given a chance to change!

I hope the girl will get her mom to help, maybe go to public library? Ours has free computer use here. I have a lot to say about our culture and how it purposefully raises as many people it can to be slaves to society, to work at the lowest rate possible, so the rich can get richer. We don't invest enough in education and safety nets.

[bluemountains]

Originally Posted by BlueInanna

I hope the girl will get her mom to help, maybe go to public library? Ours has free computer use here. I have a lot to say about our culture and how it purposefully raises as many people it can to be slaves to society, to work at the lowest rate possible, so the rich can get richer. We don't invest enough in education and safety nets.

Yes, I asked her today, and she said her mom might go to a neighbor's house. I again told her that she could come to the school and the Spanish speaking staff could help. I am guessing that the application is only in English.

YAY, YAY, YAY for your son getting into the rehab center. I hope it all works out this time! I'll bet you are feeling a little relief even though I know this is a very long road for you and your family.
Bluemountains

[faerie_moon_x]

Yay! Blue I'm so glad that he got into rehab. That's great! I feel all will start to heal for you now.

I'm with you that our society is messed up. Money is the root of all evil, I do believe that fully.

[treehugger727]

Blue, I am sorry to hear about all of the heartache lately. I hope that your boy can find some strength to heal while in the facility. You are such a good mom and it is obvious how.much you love your son. I am thinking of you. Please keep us updated on his progress. Xo

[Anika.]

Awesome news!!!! I hope it will be the thing for him Blue I really really do. It sounds like the stuff he needs in a positive environment. I hope he will see it too.

Keeping you near and dear lovely friend. I hope you are ok? How is momma holding up?

[BlueInanna]

Well I checked him in yesterday! His probation officer drove him from the Juvie to the Rehab. She was really so caring about him while he was in the hall, I'm grateful that she was so helpful. She has even said that attending NA meetings will count as his community service requirements. The woman at the rehab told me probation never does that.

My son was nervous about the program, said he hopes he'll be able to do it. Hopefully he won't run, it's not a lock down facility. It's up to him now. I will get to go visit him on Thanksgiving day, they allow the families to come and give us food. I'm very glad I'm off the hook now for making some turkey dinner and all that. I'm not the greatest cook.

I'm slightly nervous about the outcome, but honestly feel relieved and free at the moment. I might actually have 30 days of peace of mind, knowing he's at a good safe place getting help, making new sober friends, restarting his education. I will be able to go to work, not have to watch him every minute, allow my younger boy to actually invite a friend over to play. I didn't have to hide my keys, money, meds under my pillow last night... quite a good feeling.

I was so careful packing his things, labelling everything, etc. But I totally forgot his sweatshirts, and it's cold and rainy, whoops. Luckily the place is not far, so I am going to their office to drop off.

Then I'm off to the store for supplies to attempt a MineCraft theme cake for younger son, bday is Monday. I think I'll make blocks out of rice krispy treats or brownies that he can stack. I'll have to look back over posts, Anika, since I got the idea from you (thank you!).

Thank you all for your kind prayers and well wishes and support. I feel good, ok, safe. And I'm not going to go to the "if I feel ok now, then something bad will happen soon" place. I'm just being here now, breathe in this moment.

[Anika.]

ohh shoot, I forgot to go back and answer your question about the cake. Yup that's what I did, crispy cake for the decorations. Normally i just use cake for everything, but it's messy and stressful.

Have you worked with fondant before? I make a marshmallow one that is super easy and tastes a bit better then regular fondant. It's just a bag of icing sugar, bag of mini marshmallows, melted.. add the icing sugar and knead until like play doh, cool and add colour, and you just roll it out and cut it with a knife. When you roll it out just use icing sugar for the counter and the rolling pin so it doesn't stick. And lots of shortening or lard on your hands.

I made three layers, square, and different sizes. Green icing for the grass, and cookie crumbs for the dirt on the sides of the cake. Can;t remember exactly each layer. I made a pig, a chest, the character, the mining tools and a creeper and placed them on. We made trees out of mini marshmallows that I died with colouring, it was a pain in the butt. I wouldn't bother with that again .

If you google minecraft cakes there are some crazy ones, and some simplistic ones too, lots of good ideas there. Good luck with the cake making!!! I am sure it will be great and your son will love it!

Glad to hear you are ok Blue, and just here now, no better place to be. 30 day break for you.. I sure hope so. Will continue to keep sending good vibes.

[Trippin2.0]

So happy for you and your son! Glad he's in a safe environment, that can actually help him longterm

[~Christina]

I am so happy for both of you

[LostMom3]

I am so happy that he is in a safe enviroment and he is willing to give it a go. Glad that you will have a month where you can rest and relax, knowing that your son is safe and he won't be harmed or do harm. It is such a relief, isn't it.
Big HUGS for you and your sons.