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I like and am concerned for a girl who is our neighbor. She will be 13 in August.
I have a 12 year old son.
She does not currently spend time here or interact with my son.
We have known her since we moved in...a little over 2 years ago.
She is a sweet girl, but is rather alone, I think. Her parents are older, her siblings are older. She has 3 older siblings, but they are in their 20s.
Obviously she is a "late in life surprise"
This has been confirmed by her Dad.....one day when they gave us a ride home from the grocery store. She is there by herself with her aging parents...her Mom is disabled, and her Dad works nonstop to support them.
I am thinking about offering my services as respite for them. (her parents)
I am younger, and I have raised a daughter. (now 20).
She hugs me every time she sees me, and has never offended me in any way. I know she is needing all of the love and support she can get. She goes to a nearby junior high, and tells me about it when she calls me.....not often, maybe a couple times a month.
All I want to do is be helpful and beneficial.
Should I contact the parents and offer? ...or is the whole idea stupid.
I have a 12 year old son.
She does not currently spend time here or interact with my son.
We have known her since we moved in...a little over 2 years ago.
She is a sweet girl, but is rather alone, I think. Her parents are older, her siblings are older. She has 3 older siblings, but they are in their 20s.
Obviously she is a "late in life surprise"
This has been confirmed by her Dad.....one day when they gave us a ride home from the grocery store. She is there by herself with her aging parents...her Mom is disabled, and her Dad works nonstop to support them.
I am thinking about offering my services as respite for them. (her parents)
I am younger, and I have raised a daughter. (now 20).
She hugs me every time she sees me, and has never offended me in any way. I know she is needing all of the love and support she can get. She goes to a nearby junior high, and tells me about it when she calls me.....not often, maybe a couple times a month.
All I want to do is be helpful and beneficial.
Should I contact the parents and offer? ...or is the whole idea stupid.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I'm sure that they would welcome your help in any way.
My parents were 40 and 43 when they had me,I was the last of 7 children and I can tell you first hand its a very lonely way to grow up.
So Hats off to You for caring so much!
I think it will be ok to offer my support. .....
I needed the boost, thank you for making me feel ok to offer, instead of fearful. ((((((hugs))))))