Hi guys,
	Well, here's the latest on Chris.  It's really a mixed bag of sorts, 
but it's what I'm working with.

	He received his placement from the Life program yesterday.  He is in 
a two bedroom apartment, shared with another guy, his girlfriend and 
a baby.  Chris doesn't think that the director of the program knows 
about the girl friend and baby, but he doesn't want to say anything 
for fear of looking like a "snitch," and making for an even more 
uncomfortable living situation.  When I commented to him that it 
didn't sound like his living situation had improved much, he said, 
"well, at least they aren't doing drugs."  We are thinking about 
taking it upon ourselves to call the director of the program next 
week just to give him a heads up about the situation, and leave it at that.
	Chris is with Greg this morning to cheer Caleb on in his first 
wrestling match.  Greg Picked Chris up this morning from his new 
apartment and brought him back here for breakfast.  I offered to do 
Chris's laundry and he took me up on the offer, so I'm staying home 
to take care of that.  I don't mind though.  It may give Greg and 
Chris some guy time together.  Chris and I find it much easier to 
talk to each other.  If I were there, I just don't think that Chris 
would get the fatherly attention that he really needs.  I have a hard 
time keeping quiet sometimes.  I know, that may seem hard to 
believe!!  GRIN!  But, its true.  After the meet, Greg is going with 
Chris over to Nicki's parents' house to pick up the rest of his 
things and move them to his new apartment.
	The vice principal called yesterday morning and Chris has 
exceeded  the amount of detensions andsuspensions allowed.  The vice 
principal invited us to a meeting about Chris on Monday morning, 
which Chris has begged us not to attend.  I've decided to honor 
Chris's request that I not show up, but I will talk to the vice 
principal privately either before or after the meeting.  I have to 
agree with Chris that our showing up would be pretty pointless 
anyway.  It's hard to stay home because we are concerned parents, but 
Chris is 18 now and our showing up isn't going to change his self 
motivation any.  He has to do that himself.  If he feels that 
strongly about our not attending, it may set our fragile relationship 
back a pace and it just isn't worth that.
	This life program that he is involved with now assures Chris that 
they can help  him still get his G.E.D. and get into the army at 
least.  Chris is still just looking for the path of least resistance 
and it is a waste of breath to point out that a little hard work 
never hurt anybody.
	In his attitude, Chris seems a bit depressed to me.  He and Nicki 
are still going together.  Rats!!  Oh well.  We're still just having 
to take life one day at a time, as does everybody.
God bless,
Kathy