Good Morning All,
I hope everyone had a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving yesterday. I pray, that if you're traveling, that you make it home safely.
I'm up early this morning. I went and picked up the baby last night, got home around 6pm. He decided that Gramma should be up at 4 am, so here I am, coffee in hand, and on the computer, while he sleeps in my bed.
Yesterday, my daughter Carah and I made 4 apple pies, and 6 pumpkin. I baked the last 2 pumpkin when I got back from picking up the baby last night.
I'm having a Thanksgiving supper for ALL my kids tonight. Biological, and adopted. Most of these kids are friends of my kids' and have called me Mom for yrs now. Most of them come from divorced families, like my kids, but somehow their mom's have "forgotten about them".
Except one, his mom passed away from cancer 6 yrs ago. He's the one who spends most of his free time with my son Matt. He evens comes to "just sit and chat" with me on a Saturday night, or after he is done with school. He means the world to me!! I love this young man with all my heart, like he was one of my own. I've known him for about 3 yrs now. He used to take Jason and Matt fishing ALL THE TIME.
When these kids need someone to talk too, like the other day, one of them was having troubles with his girlfriend,( not the same one as above mentioned) and he called me to see if I'd be home, so he could come and see me. We hung out for most of the afternoon and evening. He even laid on my bed with me and watched a movie. He told me all about the troubles he was having with his girlfriend. He said he was ready to pack his things, (he even asked to use my Jeep) and break up w/ her and move out. He said he wouldn't have anywhere to go though. I told him ...staying in an unhealthy relatisonship, just for a roof over your head, was crazy. I told him HE DESERVED TO BE HAPPY!! I offered for him to come and stay with us. We have an extra bed. Matt's, he won't sleep in his and Jason's room anymore. I have offered for him before, that he could stay here if he wanted to go to school, rent free. I just wanted him to get an education. He hasn't moved out as of yesterday though, Thursday.
He put in a job application that day too. He needed personal references, (someone not related) and I told him to put me down as one. He said he couldn't. I was a little shocked at first. Then he said, we couldn't be related, and I was his Mom. He melted my heart.  He's called me Mom since we 1st met, and his brother now calls me Mom too. Their mom lives in Florida, and has NOTHING to do with them.
It makes me so darned mad that parents can "just walk out on their kids" and pretend they don't exist anymore!! What is wrong with these people?!?!
I've always wanted a BIG family. I wanted to have 9 children. Why? Just for this reason.....for the holiday get togethers!! It's going to be one hectic day, and a VERY emotional one at that for me. Knowing that Jason won't be jumping through the door.
I think that's why I decided to have this supper for all these kids. I think it'll "help" me deal with Jason not being here. There'll be 20-25 kids here tonight. I'm excited, but worried at the same time. Where will I put everyone....LOL
My niece that lived with me is even driving, with her 1 yr old daughter, the 1 1/2 hrs to be here with me. She is my best friend. We talk EVERY morning on the phone, for about 2 hrs.( Good thing I have free long distance)  Even though her and her mom have made amends for the life she's lived, she still calls me for advice, or calls to tell me about how her and her mom aren't getting along.
We talk about everything under the sun!!
I hope I've made a difference in these kids' lives. If only being here to talk to them, or to just be here for them.....or just listen to them, and not say a word.....I want them to grow up to be healthy, happy adults!
Some of them already have!!
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lacyvsq
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Nov 24 @ 8:25AM
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It sounds as though you have a fun evening ahead. You were up awfully early, try to get a nap in, You don't have to hope you have made a difference on these kids' lives, they are spending time with you because you already have, Kudos and blessings! Enjoy your belated Thanksgiving and your day preparing for it.
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luvmycats
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Nov 24 @ 9:06AM
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Ponie, I think it is Wonderful what you are doing for all those kids. Not just today but everyday. Today will be a way to celebrate the love you have for them and them for you. They all have you to be thankful for, just for being YOU!
I too, think it will be healing for you. This year was much easier for me. I never would have believed had someone told me that last year. You are doing great girl, keep it up. 
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