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| mommom |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 06:30:48 AM
I have been praying so long that my almost 28 year old son would realize that the heroine he is doing is killing him and that he would get some help. We finally convinced him to call an outpatient number since all the inpatient rehabs are overflowing and they don't have any more room for anybody. I have been so sick with the flu that I was unable to take him this morning. My dh took him. There's a new treatment that's noncarcotic. It's a square orange pill that tastes like orange juice that he is to put under his tongue every morning and it's supposed to take the craving for drugs away from him. I guess I just need you all to wrap your arms around a young man you don't know so he can feel that he's not alone in this. I have to go back to bed now before I fall over. Thank you for your support for me and my family. Mommom |
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| Firemama |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:32:57 PM
Susan, I am so glad he is there. I pray this is IT for him, and your years with him are many.
Big Hugs!
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| mommom |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:05:33 PM
My daughters finally got him to rehab on Sunday at 2pm. It was a two hour drive and he told them that he was doing this for him and that he realized he wanted to see his two little nephews grow up to be old men. He will be there for about 45 days with no visitors or communication from any of us. The girls said the institution is on the side of a mountain and they had a peaceful feeling about the place when they got out of the car with him. They said there were some men playing horseshoes and volleyball. We bought him $100 worth of cigarettes (the place did stress that this was a good thing) and had to buy him shampoo without alcohol in it because some people drink it to get high. I woke up during the night and hauled it downstairs because I remembered I'd left my pocketbook in the living room! I had a husband and another son chasing me assuring me that my pocketbook was safe and sound. All my money was still in there. He hadn't taken anything. He will be attending a church service everyday and the only reading materials we can send him are to be of the religious kind. I'm sure the Angels in Heaven are singing for this child! My three year old grandson keeps asking me where his Uncle "Jabby" is. I tried to explain to him this morning that we had to take him to a special hospital where he could get special love and treatment to make him like brand new. Brody looked at me with those big ole eyes and said, "but mama. Me love Uncle Jabby. Bring him here. Me make him better." Brody was born to keep Jamie alive. We all know that.
Tomorrow Uncle Jabby turns 28 years old. Please, when you pray, ask that God will give our family many more years to love this wonderful young man. I know that our children are only on loan to us but I am an extremely selfish woman. And, I'm also extremely blessed. Susan |
| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 03:25:10 AM
Susan, I too, know what you are going through and as I had told MaryJane just last weekend, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It's hard on the family, it's hard on the budget, it's hard on your health and it's hard on the marriage. My son has been clean for about 9 years now. Rehab was the only way for him, too. You all are in my prayers and you just hang on.
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| corporatefarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 3:08:42 PM
Susan - Oh sweet child my heart breaks and my eyes are moist with tears for you. I do know how your feel.
Our eldest son is 29 and for years I waited to recieve the call that he had overdosed. I thank God that he is now clean, but I do remember the days of just being. I believe that we reach a point where our minds and hearts must closely guard themselves or else they will explode. For years I cried,begged, fought insurance companie and sat at hospitals, one sucide attempt after another. Then I just accepted that it was out of my power. I could love my son but,with boundries. I could pray without ceasing and I could move forward. At first even family members thought I was hard. They did not know the years of tears my eyes had shed. You need to know that it is OK to be where you are. Your mind is dealing with this in its own way. Try journaling. Have a journal just for you to write about this horrible thing you are dealing with. That was my place to release. I could be angry,sad, confused and know one could judge.
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| Linda Houston |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 06:47:24 AM
Praying for you and yours....tons of prayer |
| Firemama |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 3:27:46 PM
Susan, addiction is a nasty thing. I am thinking of your son and of you. PLease let us know how this weekend goes.
Mama to 2
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| mommom |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 3:11:40 PM
Here it is Friday and He still isn't in rehab yet. Today we had to come up with the $500 deductible which was slightly impossible since he cleaned all our accounts out. But, my precious daughter found someone to lend her the money with her sworn signature that we would never try to pay him back. We are to pay it forward somewhere in the future.....which we've always done. He is scheduled to go in Sunday at 3pm for 45 days of inpatient treatment with no visitation from any of us. He's already been trying to convince us that he's kicked the habit which makes me so angry that I could spit nails! He's going to get there if I have to borrow Davy's Belgians and wagon and get him there myself! All of our nerves are shot. It just seems that he goes from one addiction and finds another one. I get my dh Gevahlia coffee beans. We had four boxes. We're down to one. My son decided that real strong coffee was the way to calm his nerves down so he ground one box at a time and made one pot of coffee with each box! Yes, he drank all three pots! Pray that we get him there on Sunday! Hugs, Mommom |
| Beehind Thyme |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 10:09:15 AM
Susan... I am lifting your son & family up in prayer. Praying that a protective hedge is put up around him. My heart grieves due to this circumstance. I have a 18 year old son, I can't imagine the pain & heart ache. Remember your help comes from the Lord.
Blessings sent your way, Pamela
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| mommom |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 09:55:55 AM
Everything is not going as we had hoped. The doctors on his insurance plan do not have anything to do with this sort of rehab. They finally got a hold of a dr. who said he will help him but we have to wait two more weeks. I am so sick with the flu and pneumonia and had to go back to the drs yesterday for new medicine. The dr. looked me straight in the eye and told me that unless I wanted my son and his addiction to "kill" me I'd better get a hold of myself. Addiction is so hard for me to understand. I have never had an alcoholic drink in my life and tylenol is about it for me in the drug department. I only know what it feels like to crave chocolate.....and I pretty much take care of that with a Hershey kiss. I am constantly being yelled at because I "don't understand." I admit it. I don't get this addiction but I do know that it is eating both of us up. I can get pretty tough when I have to and I went and talked to his boss and begged them not to fire him so that we can keep his insurance. I know that his one boss has to be a man after God because he came here today and had found my son a place to go and they can get him in in a matter of days. This guy just doesn't want to give up on Jay. My son has tried to kill himself twice. I'm afraid that I am going to lose it and the doctor says I have something called tremors now. I believe that God can perform a miracle whenever he wants to.....and I have a lot of faith. And, I want to thank you all for keeping both of us in your prayers and thoughts. I just have one for request for you all. I haven't cried in over 3 years. Not one tear. There's nothing there. Dr. said I would feel better if I cried. My girls are bringing me all kinds of tear jerker movies but it's like I've turned to stone. Has this happened to anyone else? Please give me any ideas on how I can cry. I don't feel bitter or mean or anything. It's like I don't have an emotion left in my body except for the one trying to survive. Thank you for listening. Susan |
| Mikki |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 7:33:38 PM
Susan, I've been in your shoes and their very hard to stand in I know dear. My son is the same age and almost allowed meth to ruin his life. He's now kind of teetering I believe. Trying to convince me and his daddy that all is well. My prayers are for strength for you and deliverance for your son. New friends of integrity and caring that will be a shoulder for him. But most importantly that the arms of Christ will reach down and take his hand, bringing him encouragement and will start a fire of renewal in your son's heart and spirit. I pray that the will to stay clean will be a driving force in his life that will be so amazing others will be fed from the fountain that flows from your son. God bless you and your family.
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| nashbabe |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 5:24:19 PM
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 10:47:14 AM
Susan - my heart aches for you as a parent. It just hurts so much to see our children hurt. But your son is making a positive first step! I will be praying for him and for your family.
Hugs,
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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 07:54:18 AM
Susan, my prayers are with you and your son (and the rest of the family too). I pray this will end his addiction.
Sharon
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 07:50:42 AM
Susan- I hope that your son will be able to overcome his addiction and find what it is he is truly searching for to fill that space in him that needs tending. I will be praying for him and you as your family goes through this journey.
Karin
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| Marcy |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 07:44:04 AM
Susan,
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that everything goes wonderful and that your son is fine and is able to beat this. I am a mom to two boys one 14 and one 13 and if something like that happened to either one of them it would break my heart.
Take care and the very best of luck with this
Marcy
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| Meg |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 07:40:19 AM
Susan,
thinking of you, your son, and family...
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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| Linda Houston |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 7:43:28 PM
Susan, I have had a like experience with my son and today he is doing well. I am more than willing to share my story with you , just e-mail. The most important thing I can say is, take excellent care of you. They will take our lives without knowing. I know, Dear One, I have been there.
My prayers and heart felt wishes go out to you and yours.
Linda H
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 5:42:36 PM
hoping that your son comes to know and realize that he has a whole lot of living left to do..and with a cleaner slate ahead of him may he again find the joy in living life..soberly.
wishing him the very best and you too. get to feeling better. best of wishes to your son that the rehab takes and he leaves this addiction behind him and discovers who he really is without leaning upon the crutch of a drug.wishing the very best. hugs to you and your son.
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 1:53:29 PM
Susan, I am praying that your son will do well in rehab. Also I hope you feel bettter soon yourself.
MJ
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| gafarmwoman |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 1:37:51 PM
Susan, my prayers are with your son and your family. I am so proud he had the courage to take that first step. I am sending positive thoughts your way.
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| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 1:34:39 PM
Susan,
Hugs and love to your son, you and your family. He's taken such a big step and we are all behind him and you.
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| frannie |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 12:26:08 PM
suan, you know i had to jump in here and say i am hoping and praying for the best.
please keep us posted on your son, and your whole family and i am sending big hugs your way.
as a mom, i know just what you are going through and believe me i am praying for you and your son.
i remeber when we used to email pretty regular, but life can get so busy, still i have thought alot about you and your son.
sending love to you from texas.
love
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 12:11:43 PM
Susan,
So glad he is going for treatment, this is so hard on everyone, I will be thinking of you all. Susan, hope you are feeling better, that flu thing is never fun.
Nancy Jo
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 11:46:30 AM
Susan, once agin, I'm surrounding him with the blue light of god's healing and peace. I'm seeing it go through him and all around him and I'm giving thanks for his quick recovery and abundant good health.
God bless you both!
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| Annika |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 09:11:08 AM
Hugs and healing warmth to you and your son Susan. Praying for strength for your son to stay with it and get free from that horrible stuff and prayers for you to feel better soon. It has to be a relief to have him realize that there is a problem and is going for help.
More hugs!
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