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Anniversary

arfie
arfie

Today is the second anniversary of the protective custody shuffle which turned my 3 GKs into my foster children. September 21st is the second anniversary of the dual fatality car wreck (Mommy and Daddy) which officially launched my second parenting career at age 65. Over the course of this roller coaster ride, I have taken to calling my GKs, "Foster Children" because the standard Grandma/GK cliches are a harsh reminder of just how much we have lost. Handing the kids back after I finish spoiling them rotten is no longer an option and never will be.


Plying therapy tools. This particular tool is where I reach out to my therapy support network for emotional support.


Again, I leave the mood icon on the rapid cycling median. My emotions are all over the proverbial map. I'm not sure which is harder to believe: That it's *already* been 2 years or that it's *only* been 2 years. Time do fun when you are having fly.

arfie
arfie
The good news is that our little ship of fools seems to be holding steady through the stormy sees. God willing and the maskites don't rise, the 2 oldest children start Kindergarten and 2nd grade on Wednesday, Baby Sis (2.5 years old) will be staying on the farm with me while the elders are at school.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
(((arf))) words won't work
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
My face to face support group here in Mexico said a prayer for you last night re this anniversary, arfie--anonymously, of course. We're with you.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Hugs arfie they are so lucky to have too! I have kept you in my prayers ever since you told us about the crash and your grandkids.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Blessings on you and your grandkids again today, arf.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Arife you are so strong. Sending you hugs.
arfie
arfie
Thank you, all. I think I'm holding steady through the storm.

It's allot to process. . .

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to navigate my ship. ~Louisa May Alcott (Little Women)
rose07042k
rose07042k
Agree Arfie it is a process,,,,, So proud of you that you aren't afriad of the storms...
Secouya
Secouya
Arfie, they are blessed to have you. Sending you strength, support and prayers.
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