Wow, what to say

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Ok, here goes. I have never kept any kind of journal before, so this should be interesting. I can always think of things I want to say, but when it comes to putting things down in writing, it just never seems to come out how I want it to. I guess I could start out by saying the things that I worry about, maybe to much sometimes. I will start today by talking about my son. He turned 18 in July and is a senior in high school. He WILL graduate in May. Some days I wonder if that will happen. Ryan is his name. He is ADD and has always struggled with school. He is on Adderall XR. When he first started it last December, it really seemed to help him. His grades went up from C's, D's and F's to A's, B's and C's. We were so excited for him, but most of all, he saw what he was capable. This year has not gone quite so well yet. He started out his first quarter with the wrong dose, to strong, so he didn't take it. I finaly found out and got him started on the lower dose and got him back up to his stronger dose. He has also had continous colds/allergies and hangs out with kids who smoke. That is NOT good for him and I had to talk to him about that. I also found out he was smoking with them off and on and I was not to happy about that. Explained to him that alot of his coughing problems was due to the smoke. I told him if he is going to hang out with them, make sure when they smoke they are outside.As for school, when he does get assignments done and turned in, they are usually pretty good, but the problem is, not always getting them in. Then he has a hard time catching up. I told him he HAS to graduate because we have ordered the invitations, taken senior pictures and he is NOT allowed to fail. I tell him I have faith in him, but do I really??? He I think knows what he wants for himself after graduation. He is looking at auto-mechanics or auto-body school. Well, I will try to keep writing a journal. Maybe it will help me to relax.

[MominME]

Nov. 20, 2006 at 8:50 AM I've always felt that journaling helps get things off your chest...I hope it does make you feel a little better.  I'm thinking of you and your son.  I hope all goes well throughout the year...stay strong!

[mizicepickle]

Nov. 20, 2006 at 12:12 PM Yes, your son CAN make it...I am a firm believer in the fact our children will live up to the expectations we have for them, so long as those expectations are reasonable.  And expecting him to graduate IS reasonable. Don't give up, mom!  Hang in there, continue to encourage (but not nag) him, and PRAY.  "The prayers of a righteous man/women availeth much" [James 5:16]

[momwifefriendme]

Dec. 10, 2006 at 12:15 AM your right writing it down does help the stress level

[mrsbuffie]

Jan. 12, 2007 at 12:30 AM You know sometimes we cant understand why kids do what they do, but i have a 12 year old that sounds a lot like ur son in the ways of his grades and handing in papers and such. Be strong and most importantly be onur knees,, and let God help him,,,Prayer will change things,,, Even boys becoming men!!