prayers needed

[Forgivenmom5]

Traci has a situation in her family. I won't go into detailswithout her permission, but she needs your prayers today. Please remember her.

[Janet]

Thanks for letting us know Debbie. I will sure keep Traci in my prayers. Please tell her she has been missed here, okay?

Hope your'e doing well also!

[teri88]

Traci, I'm so sorry that you are having a problem. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[2tiredmom]

Prayers are being sent upward for her. Thanks for letting us know she needed them.

[Chandra Amaya]

Thank you all very much. I am off to court with my 15 year old. I called 911 and had him taken to a detention center last night. This is very hard for me, but I didn't know what else to do. He attacked my 10 yr old for calling him retarded then when I stepped in to stop him, he choked me. He would not calm down and I felt that this was the only choice that I have. I'll let you know what happened in court when I get back.

[Mandy]

Traci, this must be one of the hardest things you have had to do as a good mom.
I realize he is at a difficult age, but thats not a good enough reason for him to attack hes sibling, or hes mom!!

Know my thoughts are with you, my heart goes out to you girlfriend.

:bighug:

[teri88]

Oh Traci, I am so sorry you aregoing through this. I think you did the right thing. As a mom, your number one priority is protecting your younger son. I hopeit all works out for you and your older son. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.

[Janet]

Oh Traci, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. I feel you did the right thing. I think the next step would be to have him evaluated and find help for the anger issue. You're in my prayers sweetie...stay strong.

[Shada]

I am so sorrry you are going thru such a horrible time.
You and your family are in my prayers.

You did the right thing!! How hard that must have been for you, but apparently he needs help. I pray he gets help to understand and change his behaviour.

{HUGS}

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts. He is back home. He is on probation and has to go to anger management classes. Hopefully this will help.

[DianaB]

I'm sorry that I wasn't on today to read this. Traci, I'll be praying for your family situation. I've missed you.

[Dobie]

I'm so sorry you are going through this - hopefully your son will get the help that he needs.

[Janet]

I would not want to be a teenager today. No wonder a lot of them are angry, they way the world is now. Makes me sad for all of them.

I'm glad Debbie that he has to take the classes. I really think, with the way the world is not just the outside forces, but the violent video games and music, that anger management should be taught in the schools. Maybe a part of the health class. Sometimes needs to be done to help these young people before it's too late.

[miki47]

Prayers and blessings to you & your family. We survived 2 teenage daughters who really put us thru the wringer...teenagers :rolleyes:.
Just remember, your son does love you and "this too shall pass". Hold on:)

[Chandra Amaya]

Thank you all for thinking of us. The update is.... we were going to make him get a job to pay his own fines, court costs, fees ect... BUT, nowhere in this town will hire at 15... what happened to 15 yr old bagboys? Oh, well,...he is 15 and a half so the day he turns 16 he WILL be getting a job. Until then he is working helping mom out on some wekends and she is giving me the money he earns for his fines.
We were also evicted from our government housing apartment because he now has a criminal charge. You do the right thing and it bites you in the bum... anyway we are searching for a house, but 4 and 5 bedrooms are rare and usually way more than we can handle per month. We found one for $550/mo but the place should be condemned. We may ended up having to take this place.
Again thanks to all who are thinking of us. :ghug:

[Mandy]

Traci, just a thought meant in a positive way, maybe you can take him around to garages in your town to ask if he can wash cars after school or on saterdays?

I agree with Janet, it's no wonder kids are the way they are these days, they are not allowed to be kids like we were, they are forced to grow up fast.

So sorry you are having to move to another home, that really is hard.

Thinking of you girl - big hugs!!

[Janet]

Traci, I'm so sorry you're going to have to move. We had our son out in the cornfields picking up corn to take to the elevator for money since he was 8 years old. There are a lot of things a 15 year old can do. Mow yards, weed flower beds, clean out shed/garages for people that are older. Run errands for the elderly, what about delivering a paper?

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers Traci.

[Chandra Amaya]

Our town paper requires you to be able to drive. We have so many people who live far out in the country that you can't deliver a paper without one and our paper doesn't come out until noon so he is in school.As far as yard work, most people here live in aptments and have it done by the landlord or require that you bring your own lawnmower, ect. I had never thought about garages letting him wash cars so I will have to call a few in this area.

[DianaB]

I'm sorry that your family is going through this. It's a really hard time to be raising teenagers. You might ask your church if there's some people who could use the help of a teenager and explain your situation. I hope that everything works out.

[donna1990]

Bless you heart, you have you hands, not full, but overloaded. So sorry.
We will all pray for you and your family.
I have tough times with teens and I know how hard it is.

[Chandra Amaya]

I am sure that some of you have wondered where I have been. I know mom and Angie posted from time to time about me. I am now divorced. I did get evicted from my home because Damon had charges. (I lived in public housing.) After this my husband talked me into moving to dc closer to his parents where "jobs were better and the kids would get a better education." Well he moved into his parents home and went up there 20 days before I. He was to "find a place for us and get things ready" I had to come up without him having those things done. I drove up and the kids and I stayed in a hotel for 10 days. After the 10 days he told me that he was leaving me and was taking my youngest daughter to Florida to move in with a couple he had met online. Paniced and not knowing what else to do, I brought her back to TN where the kids church gave us a place to stay. He took me to court and won temporary custody because I was unemployed, had a temporary home, and he said the other children are a danger to Sydney. We got our divorce, but I am still fighting for my baby girl. He has just sent motions to the court requesting that I only see her twice a month and supervised by his parents for 4 hours each. He only wants to hurt me and collect the income taxes and child support for our daughter. I just have to prove this in court on the 15th. All of you thoughts being with Sydney, myself as well as the other three children during this would be greatly appectated. I miss you all. I am also on facebook andlog in there quite often for any who wish to add me. My name is now Traci Thomas. How do I change my name on 4wt? Anyone who knows the answer please post it for me. *hugs*

[Gina]

Traci I am sorry to hear this news. I didn't see this post when it was written last year. I have read the threads and I hope that your son has gotten the help he needs with the anger issues..

As far as your divorce I am sorry to hear about that to. All this has happen in the year. I feel for you my friend and I pray for you that your ex returns your daughter to you. She needs to be with you her mom and siblings. I hope that you can convince the judge that when you go to court.. My prayers will be with you.


I will look for you on FB, as far as changing your name on here you may have to sign up again under another name I would imagine, maybe one of the other ladies can give you better imput..

Good luck...

[Janet]

Traci....I have thought about you often and prayed all was fine. I'm so sorry you're going through all this. I hope all will end up in your favor and will continue to keep you in my prayers.

[Marilyn]

Traci, Just wanted to chime in, too and let you know that I, too, will be thinking of you and praying for a positive outcome!!! This is so horrible. You have been and are still going through a lot!! Stay strong!!

[Mandy]

Traci gosh girl... so sorry you are going through all this.
I sure will be thinking of you and your babies, i have been thinking about you lots, wondering what you are doing.
Stay strong girl, you can do it.
Please PM me you email addy so i can add you to my FB.

I dont think they allow name change on here, if you need to... make a new account, but never put you email addy on any open forum as they can be found on google and probably other search engines.

Good luck girl, im with you, hugs and more hugs XxX

[DianaB]

Traci, you really have been going through a lot! You'll certainly be in my prayers. Hugs, GF!!!

[judy]

Traci, I am so sorry that you are having such a rough time! I will be praying for you and your children.

We are always here for you, and ready to give you support.

I hope your daughter comes home to you, and will be praying for that too.

[Chandra Amaya]

well, I have went back to court again and nothing has changed as of yet. i have to take the kids to a new counselor and have them evaluated to see if Sydney is "safe" in my home with them.... even though she is in much more danger with her father. I have lost all faith in the justice system.

[gja1000]

I am so very very sorry!

[DianaB]

I hope that things work out for the best, Traci. Hang in there.

[Lindsey]

Wow I have missed all of this...
I am so sorry Traci! I really hope everything works out and you get your daughter back. Stay strong!

[judy]

My heart goes out to you Traci. You will get your daughter back. I hope it doesn't take too much time.

[lynne b]

I am so sorry you are going through this, I know it must be very hard on all of you. It really sucks cause the ones that really end up paying for it all is the kids.
I hope everything works out for you in the end.