We go to court on Wednesday. We will sign a release for Franklin County to treat him and have "custody" for up to a year. My mind is spinning. Am I making the right decision? Is this really what is best? Has it really come to this?
Friday he will be placed in a residential program called Applewood in Cleveland. I can't believe he is going to be so far away. Sean and I are not able to transport him as we won't have custody. We will met them there to get him settled and tour the campus.
I am fearful and dreading this week all together. Thank god, sean is off this week. Otherwise I would be a bigger basketcase than I already am!
Monday, July 07, 2008
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Keep strong. You are a good Mom and you are giving him the best life possible.
Prayers and hugs are being sent to you and your whole family!
You'll do great!
As Kate said (from Jon & Kate + 8), you are parenting with love and not anger. Parenting in love is the best and only way to do it.
I will be praying hard for you this week.
prayers your way
you are doing the right thing, sister. wish i was in columbus right now :(
Erin, you are a great mom and sometimes that means doing things that aren't easy and that hurt. I really admire your strength throughout all of this. One day, when Kole is older and an adult, he will thank you for this and be appreciative of your efforts.
I don't look at it badly. You want him to be happy and healthy and if this is the way to do that, then it is the best thing to do for him. Look at it like medicine; if he were sick and needed medication you'd get him the best you could. This is the "medicine" he needs.
I'm just around the corner if you guys need anything and if you need anything with the district let me know as well.
Erin, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and your family. What you are doing takes incredible bravery and love. Many hugs to you!
I have heard really wonderful things about the Applewood Center (I'm in Cleveland too). If you ever need anything up here, let me know.
I know I am just a stranger to you. But I want you to know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I can't imagine the pain you and Kole have right now. You are so brave and it must take a lot of love.
Good luck, and if there is anything you need, I'm a stranger, but can help.
Erin, I wish you courage and faith this week. Courage to do what is best for your family and faith in yourself to make it through this difficult time. It is so evident how much you love your children! I wish nothing but the best for you, Kole and your family!
Erin-
I can't begin to imagine how much this hurts your heart even though you know in your head that this is what you need to do. I'm sure Kole knows how much you all love him, and that you are doing what is best for all of you.
You are truly a strong person to be going through all this and maintaining your sanity too.
We'll be thinking of you and praying for you. Big (((HUGS)))!
tammi
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