Hi Kathy,
I will continue to pray for Chris and for the Lord to have His way in this
situation.
Huggs and blessings.
Virgie and Hoshi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 10:08 AM
Subject: Chris update
> 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
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