tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post3205542149544971745..comments2024-03-29T09:46:30.216-04:00Comments on Ann's Snap Edit Scrap: A yearAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-29843879158047386922011-03-10T19:29:26.831-05:002011-03-10T19:29:26.831-05:00Miawa thanks, it's hard to admit to yourself t...Miawa thanks, it's hard to admit to yourself that enabling is what you are actually doing<br /><br />sharkbytes it's a shame it had to come to that but there's only so much you can takeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-91856893441637236502011-03-09T21:17:01.453-05:002011-03-09T21:17:01.453-05:00Ann- been there. Sometimes it has to be done. I...Ann- been there. Sometimes it has to be done. I'm glad things are going in the right direction. Sorry to hear you had to go through it, though.Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-77172555250583906902011-03-09T18:41:30.376-05:002011-03-09T18:41:30.376-05:00Oh yes Annie, some times love choices can be "...Oh yes Annie, some times love choices can be "enabling" and it takes more love than they can imagine when young, to use your motherly love to make them grow. You are a good mommy and I'm so glad he finally figured that out.Miawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172785526710417169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-76527633806631035642011-03-09T18:22:06.807-05:002011-03-09T18:22:06.807-05:00gayle it was a rough time, i'm glad I got thro...gayle it was a rough time, i'm glad I got through it<br /><br />catherine I guess it's true that time heals all wounds<br /><br />Dss funny thing is that a year ago, this picture made me want to cry, now i can smile at it.<br /><br />tammy aw thanks, I haven't always felt like I was such a great mother that's for sure.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-38605331398644277692011-03-09T15:56:29.165-05:002011-03-09T15:56:29.165-05:00I'm glad to hear that things worked out. Somet...I'm glad to hear that things worked out. Sometimes they don't know what is good for them. It takes tuff love to help them see the way. It just shows what a great mom you are.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363800226282464038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-5224246711333717132011-03-09T12:30:40.259-05:002011-03-09T12:30:40.259-05:00What a wonderful story! My mother and I aren't...What a wonderful story! My mother and I aren't on the best of terms, for so many reasons, and it gives me hope to know that a child/mother relationship can turn around :) I pray that happens for us.<br /><br />Isn't it amazing what a photo can bring back? The emotions! It's like being transported back to a time/place just by looking at it. I feel that way about certain photos of my dad. Thank God for photos :)DSShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724512479195083594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-30304575202336753312011-03-09T07:46:31.279-05:002011-03-09T07:46:31.279-05:00Tough love is the hardest love for a mother to hav...Tough love is the hardest love for a mother to have I think. But it sounds like you did the right thing in the end. I'm so glad things have been getting better between the two of you. A sad photo with a very happy ending indeed!<br /><br />Warm hugs Ann!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-50143124502737973362011-03-08T18:56:26.135-05:002011-03-08T18:56:26.135-05:00I am so very glad this ended well, for a minute th...I am so very glad this ended well, for a minute there I was hurting so badly for you!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-45970968146414780282011-03-08T18:20:52.388-05:002011-03-08T18:20:52.388-05:00Tanyia thanks sis, and hugs back to you
Reeni wel...Tanyia thanks sis, and hugs back to you<br /><br />Reeni well so far anyway<br /><br />beaded tail yes, thankfully things are good for now. Lets just hope they stay that way<br /><br />Anny He still has a long way to go I think. I know exactly what you mean about saying things in the heat of the moment, things you can never take back<br /><br />duni me too :)<br /><br />josep they say that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger so I guess I can look at this as a good thing<br /><br />Jen you bet it is, lets just hope I don't have to administer any more kicks :)<br /><br />Marg it was very stressful and I was not a very nice person to be around..lol <br /><br />russ oh boy can they ever. and they know how to play you too<br /><br />fishhawk I hope that your sons story takes a turn for the better.<br /><br />Pat thanks<br /><br />Sandra I know people also who tolerate way too much and then wonder why their kids aren't going anywhere. The story of your son saying he would be sleeping in his car reminds me of a episode I had with my daughter. I hope things will turn around with your other son <br /><br />Zach mothers are like that, it's that unconditional love thing :) Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated<br /><br />lvintheblues it's nice to know that I'm not alone and you're right, it's not easy at all<br /><br />karen you are absolutely right, it was the best thing for all of us<br /><br />alan thanks<br /><br />out on the prairie live and learn I guess<br /><br />sallie thanks,<br /><br />allotments4you I'm sure that there is no way for him to really know what it's like to be the parent in that situation. Hopefully he'll never have to know for sure.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-91697857354213754272011-03-08T17:35:10.832-05:002011-03-08T17:35:10.832-05:00You made one of the hardest decisions in a parents...You made one of the hardest decisions in a parents life...nut you did it for the love of your son and I'm sure he can see that now...Though I doubt he will understand how hard it was for you to give him the chance he needed to turn himself around until he is faced with a similar situation....then he will love you even more for what you put yourself through for him. xxallotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-64625616065255220742011-03-08T16:19:57.592-05:002011-03-08T16:19:57.592-05:00Aww. What a touching story!
That picture takes o...Aww. What a touching story! <br /><br />That picture takes on a whole new meaning for me now! <br /><br />Hugs,♥ Salliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378721303019783661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-7430202030380654592011-03-08T15:52:53.318-05:002011-03-08T15:52:53.318-05:00Very nice to have it change for the good. I think ...Very nice to have it change for the good. I think we try to give out kids too much and it can work bad sometimes when they expect too much from us.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-8645831820754767962011-03-08T13:22:24.486-05:002011-03-08T13:22:24.486-05:00I'm so pleased to hear your story has a happy ...I'm so pleased to hear your story has a happy ending and that things are better now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978050714154384377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-87525854057071002992011-03-08T11:04:26.456-05:002011-03-08T11:04:26.456-05:00That would have been a very hard thing to do but y...That would have been a very hard thing to do but you did it because you love him. I'm glad to hear he is making better choices.Karenhttp://www.chatbugkaren.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-90089292966754400222011-03-08T09:38:42.955-05:002011-03-08T09:38:42.955-05:00I was in the same boat with mine a few years ago.....I was in the same boat with mine a few years ago..it's not an easy thing to do.... but I did the same thing....livintheblueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568851367734126452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-64850296323311272202011-03-08T08:47:50.611-05:002011-03-08T08:47:50.611-05:00This story melted my heart. I could relate to it. ...This story melted my heart. I could relate to it. My mom has been so patient with me. Despite all of my mistakes, she is always there willing to accept me.<br /><br />This reminds me of the saying that goes something like this, most women can give birth to a child but not all of them can be called a "mother". Your son is blessed to have you, Ann. :)Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822209906538201308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-77252558680851280122011-03-08T08:45:45.317-05:002011-03-08T08:45:45.317-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822209906538201308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-3072444642411989882011-03-08T08:39:42.531-05:002011-03-08T08:39:42.531-05:00happy endings make me happy and there are more peo...happy endings make me happy and there are more people who need to do what you did. i watch friends let their children destroy their own lives and take the parents down with them. i went through this with my oldest son, he was on a revolving door syndrome, moving in and out in and out and a lot of other things. he is 46 now and when he was 32 i said out and this is the last time you move back in so watch your step. we did stay on good terms though, not like this. anyway after we said no more move in's he called and said mom i can't pay my rent so it looks like i will be living in my car. i said honey, park it in a safe place when you sleep. and guess what, he paid the rent. my other son is estranged now, and i am hoping some day for a happy ending like yours.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-28403372704601378912011-03-08T07:48:52.306-05:002011-03-08T07:48:52.306-05:00so glad you had a happy ending xxso glad you had a happy ending xxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344072012837774958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-62462546420571831972011-03-08T06:40:35.505-05:002011-03-08T06:40:35.505-05:00I can certainly empathize with you on this, and I ...I can certainly empathize with you on this, and I hope to experience the same happy ending with my own son. It is sure not looking good now, however.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-88220725689789683152011-03-08T06:38:38.450-05:002011-03-08T06:38:38.450-05:00Children can really break your heart at times. I f...Children can really break your heart at times. I feel you did the right thing and I am glad it turned out well. I agree 100% with Tanyia.Russ aka Grampyhttp://grampysworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-68736359325215289502011-03-08T06:06:00.858-05:002011-03-08T06:06:00.858-05:00Ann, that sure sounds like a rough time for you. S...Ann, that sure sounds like a rough time for you. Sure glad it all worked out for both of you. You made a tough decision and I believe it was the right decision.Hope things continue to be all right. Big hugs to you.Marghttp://www.margsanimals.com/blogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-60873570366032569502011-03-08T04:57:51.803-05:002011-03-08T04:57:51.803-05:00That's why they call it "tough love"...That's why they call it "tough love" ('cause it <i>is</i> :o) I'm SO glad it all worked out for both of you; sometimes a good kick to the keister is what it takes to help them find the right direction again.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-60767048750442186442011-03-08T04:50:23.527-05:002011-03-08T04:50:23.527-05:00I'm sorry you had to go through this. Your pos...I'm sorry you had to go through this. Your post is very heartwarming and I'll keep praying for happy endings every day.J. M. P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15366137607945969097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-43110257307315283282011-03-08T02:48:59.935-05:002011-03-08T02:48:59.935-05:00Oh, I'm so glad this story has a happy ending....Oh, I'm so glad this story has a happy ending. I'm happy for both of you. I hope your relationship continues to grow and strengthen.Dunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273071467750510363noreply@blogger.com