tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post7416695302095867230..comments2023-11-05T05:44:10.060-05:00Comments on Elegant WordArt 2: Some Days Just SUCKBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984984258251401496noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-38549851656060231952011-07-12T01:25:00.307-04:002011-07-12T01:25:00.307-04:00Wow, I'm so sorry things are crazy with Jake. ...Wow, I'm so sorry things are crazy with Jake. I think of you often even when I don't come and read. I'm amazed at your resilience.debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284675994576112165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-63776151682754080372011-06-02T12:28:27.957-04:002011-06-02T12:28:27.957-04:00Ah man... what a day you had. You are right - some...Ah man... what a day you had. You are right - some days do. I'm really impressed at how you pulled it together.<br /><br />I enjoy reading your blog and I enjoy your beautiful work. Thank you for sharing with us. (my first time posting to you)Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330665523404646493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-84304522427476478152011-05-30T05:50:17.660-04:002011-05-30T05:50:17.660-04:00I just love all these sweet and positive comments ...I just love all these sweet and positive comments from people who are physically strangers to you. But just believe it and try to get some strenght out of it. <br />It makes me misserable to read about your bad day, and I don't know what it's like. I really, really wish you all the best and love and help you need.Berniekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212361411073386982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-21990526527614646172011-05-29T23:52:19.800-04:002011-05-29T23:52:19.800-04:00I so wish I had a solution to offer you, Bethany, ...I so wish I had a solution to offer you, Bethany, but obviously I don't. I hope it helps to know that I care and that I'm praying for you and your family each day. Big hugs to you sweetie.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426453547097956816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-6585165986679295372011-05-29T23:13:17.712-04:002011-05-29T23:13:17.712-04:00Just a quick note to let you know that a link to t...Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on <a href="http://www.craftcrave.com" rel="nofollow">CraftCrave</a> in the DigiFree category today [30 May 02:00am GMT]. Thanks, MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-85635737855997869242011-05-29T15:46:54.826-04:002011-05-29T15:46:54.826-04:00Bethany I want to send prayers up for you and your...Bethany I want to send prayers up for you and your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you and may He give you peace. I pray for Jake and all the turmoil that is obviously working inside him. I pray that the Lord will give you answers. I want to pray for your other children though. May all the attention that is being given to Jake whether postive or negative not affect them. I pray for your summer. May you be blessed richly and may your husband return to you soon!!!Melissa @ M Miranda Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926500609963741556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-62750296723103760222011-05-29T15:39:45.189-04:002011-05-29T15:39:45.189-04:00Hi Bethany,
I commented on your previous post wh...Hi Bethany, <br /><br />I commented on your previous post which was linked directly to that download... something made me click on your header to update to your latest post. I feel it was a prompting on my heart, and after reading your post I am grateful I have. <br /><br />Ah - these are the most difficult of times. As a mom who's kids have grown up and gone, oh how I remember times like these you are experiencing right now. <br /><br />You don't need any advice... you need an ear and a hug and to know that you WILL get past this time and the sting will fade - parenting is sometimes so unrewarding and hurtful. I remember back to times I was the teen who thought the world revolved around "me"... <br /><br />When you survive this, know one day your kids will go through this same cycle, sometimes its impossible to avoid. <br /><br />I'm praying for you and your family today. Thank you for being bold enough to share and allow me to lift your needs for you. We all need friends! <br /><br />Love, BarbBeing Mrs Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010129855224351564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-51677209199477935632011-05-29T15:13:44.408-04:002011-05-29T15:13:44.408-04:00Bethany, my heart goes out to you. Wish I could be...Bethany, my heart goes out to you. Wish I could be there in person to give you a hug and pass the tissues, so will a cyber ((((((hug)))))) do instead? Tom's so sweet giving you hugs. Some kids are amazing. It's such a shame that you don't have a better diagnosis for Jake as it does seem like there's more to his condition and outbursts. I hope that you can get help for it all and that you don't have more days like today. Much love sweetie xxx<br /><br />Oh yeah, thank you so much for all the free wordarts. They and you are amazing xxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819555015383351891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-80764627407914518062011-05-29T14:21:44.930-04:002011-05-29T14:21:44.930-04:00Bethany- I am so sorry to hear about your day. Y...Bethany- I am so sorry to hear about your day. You and Jake will be in my prayers. Hoping today is a better day for you guys.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096499606018182812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-26677562339589203142011-05-29T13:58:55.634-04:002011-05-29T13:58:55.634-04:00Bethany,
You don't suck...some days just suck....Bethany,<br />You don't suck...some days just suck. I can't even imagine what it takes to parent 5 children while Brent is deployed, let alone one child that has needs different than the rest. I am grateful that you have friends whose husbands will help you out! I know you have received a lot of advice where Jake is concerned and by no means am I in any position to tel you what you do...I would like to mention chiropractic for Jake. You can email me with any questions you have and if I can't answer them, I know my husband can...he's a rock star chiropractor :)<br />Hang in there, Bethany...and remember the days and times that don't suck<br />Your friend,<br />Shawn<br />kirowyf@huntel.netShawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746119055332368768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-42953697961064255502011-05-29T12:57:51.431-04:002011-05-29T12:57:51.431-04:00Hi, Bethanny. I'm sorry you had such a difficu...Hi, Bethanny. I'm sorry you had such a difficult day. I can't imagine how hard it must be to try to parent 5 kids while your husband is deployed. I agree with the poster above who suggested Oppositional Defiance Disorder. Please look into this. My nephew (who is much younger than Jake) was diagnosed with this by a therapist after his mother (my sister) was in the hospital for over 3 months last year. Her absence from his life just was too much for him and he acted out in a similar way, though, since he is smaller he can be restrained.<br /><br />When my sister finally returned home, he acted out by throwing things at her, hitting her & absolutely refusing to do as he was told. The therapist recommended some strategies such as positive reinforcement for good behavior instead of punishment for bad behavior. And ignoring behavior that was meant to get attention unless it was going to result in someone getting harmed in some way. Over time, the strategies have worked. Believe me, I'm a strict disciplinarian in my home. My kids get punished appropriately when they disobey or act disrespectfully, but there are times when you have to try other things when traditional types of discipline are not working.<br /><br />I urge you to seek further diagnosis for him. You should not feel like you have to lock your son out of your house. I'm not convinced that the autism is the problem in this situation.<br /><br />God bless you and try to keep your chin up!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11908963594032547059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-41565550400915527192011-05-29T12:42:59.642-04:002011-05-29T12:42:59.642-04:001. You do not suck. Not even partially. Don't ...1. You do not suck. Not even partially. Don't ever say that again. :) We all love you.<br /><br />2. Go listen to Pink's song "F-ing perfect". Pretend that the f-word isn't in it, and enjoy the message. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are gonna make it. And I think you are pretty f-ing perfect. LOL<br /><br />3. Prayers for your whole family, and especially Jake. :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10347989609789765322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-2512238185952254302011-05-29T09:23:51.891-04:002011-05-29T09:23:51.891-04:00I am sorry you had such a horrible day but I am be...I am sorry you had such a horrible day but I am begging you to get another diagnosis for Jake.You have said the doctor said he is barely mildly autistic so you can not keep playing the autistic card.Something else is obviously going on.I urge you to read up on Oppositional Defiant Disorder which seems to fit your Jake much better.<br />I have teen sons-Jake is going to get even bigger & even stronger and then how are you going to prevent him from seriously hurting you or one of the smaller children?And don't say it can't happen it can.Look at what he did to Emmy.<br />I will keep you in my thoughts.Single parenting is never easy & single parenting a child with special needs is even harder.hillbilly.mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899698055699198460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-60340117283512485012011-05-29T08:17:59.773-04:002011-05-29T08:17:59.773-04:00Prayers and hugs!Prayers and hugs!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585475562944067413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-67353414536077094542011-05-29T07:09:06.453-04:002011-05-29T07:09:06.453-04:00Hi Bethany. Sorry you had such a rotten day. I c...Hi Bethany. Sorry you had such a rotten day. I can empathise with you over Jake's behaviour. Why is it that the Mum gets the blame if things are not the way they want them to be? My daughter has bipolar disorder, and there are times when I get so upset with her behaviour. She usually walks out when she is upset, and comes back some hours later, and is always upbeat and cheery; and I am still shattered from the behaviours - and my reaction to them.<br />You are doing it so tough, while Brent is away, and I think you are doing a great job under very difficult circumstances. <br />If only we could divorce ourselves from the hurt that is heaped upon us; but we are human, and we hurt too. <br />God bless, and hopefully tomorrow will be better.Rubypathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167599748906982113noreply@blogger.com