YiKes!
I learned emancipation language years ago as a child support officer, that support continues until age 18 or graduation through age 21, whichever comes later. But yet in my mind, the countdown, on a bad day. The daydream of life after so many years, was figuring that my boys would graduate as seniors. Not so.
After meeting with a county disabilities worker, she has made it clear that the state law is that both boys receive transition skill building and that is what happens 19-21. So that is good news, and also big news. Not that another couple years will matter at this point; however, just the math of it all- even with bedroom occupancy it makes things different.
Fuzzy's ready for a haircut again. Too bad we think hygiene factors are not compatible with long hair, that seems to be trendy and it would be so much easier! But easy cannot be our goal. No one ever said it would be easy and often times easy is lazy. We are hard working midwestern folk that need to instill that in every aspect of our lives. We are modeling marriage, work ethic, communication, and so many other lessons that we don't even realize. I just hope they dismiss the negatives and take the positives. There may be for the power of prayer!
Then I got Hall now finding me on FB, said I just cannot emotionally handle a relationship, but someday (like in 14 years?) I would love to. I directed her to the blog, not this one of course. Nobody reads this one! This is just for me. My secret diary that is open to the public.
just wanted to tell you that you are doing a fantastic job and those boys are lucky to have you for another couple years than you thought at one point. hopefully their medical/subsidy will continue and those years will be very enjoyable. i know some days are long and hard, but in the end it is so worth it, so keep your cool girl! you're a great mom and God chose you for all your kids, keep providing that foundation!
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