tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post45490292923743021..comments2023-04-27T10:23:14.075-04:00Comments on Becca's Fresh Fruit: On Raising Teens..........Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04735415189420065214noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-63272315133078755282009-01-31T22:00:00.000-05:002009-01-31T22:00:00.000-05:00Wow...your story made me sad but glad to know that...Wow...your story made me sad but glad to know that I am not the only one who goes through the anguish of worrying about their child on a daily basis. I will think of you as I stress over all three of my kids...of course each one for a different reason...I know God has each of your children in the palm of his hand! Much Love to you and yours...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-45209273751357293262009-01-29T12:01:00.000-05:002009-01-29T12:01:00.000-05:00Becca...I am so glad that Zach nor his friend were...Becca...I am so glad that Zach nor his friend were hurt. Hopefully he has learned a lesson and will not do this again. I have the same worries and fears as you and tears came to my eyes as I read your post. We only want the best for our kids but we can't live for them. So frustrating! I'll keep you all in my prayers.Tammy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00804184424768576964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-25908956381497246582009-01-29T11:54:00.000-05:002009-01-29T11:54:00.000-05:00saw this and thought of youhttp://kimbowid.blogspo...saw this and thought of you<BR/><BR/>http://kimbowid.blogspot.com/2009/01/welcome-to-rollercoaster.htmlMama Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373608554020259888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-42906482983756333662009-01-29T00:23:00.000-05:002009-01-29T00:23:00.000-05:00I am in the trenches with you girl. My son is 14. ...I am in the trenches with you girl. My son is 14. He is a great kid but there are times....oh there are times=) My hubby is a truck driver so he is out of town a lot so it is me, my son & my 7 yr old. daughter.<BR/>Thank the Lord your son wasn't badly hurt. My heart stopped when I read that.<BR/>Big Mom to another Mom ((((hugs)))).<BR/>We will make it through this & believe it or not....we will laugh at these moments in (many ) years. In the meantime....maybe it's time to pull that baby monitor back out so you can hear him late @ night;)Mackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030325528902514986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-54171386078970848112009-01-28T21:22:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:22:00.000-05:00Oh Becca..I've got 2 teens.I'm praying right along...Oh Becca..I've got 2 teens.<BR/><BR/>I'm praying right along side of you. <BR/>I've got the best compliant 16 year old girl who will graduate with her Associates Degree and WILL succeed and a stubborn naughty 13 year old boy. <BR/><BR/>((sigh))Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039771610081246876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-28971435683132932462009-01-28T18:44:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:44:00.000-05:00Becca, I am so glad he's okay!! I have a 17 year o...Becca, I am so glad he's okay!! I have a 17 year old who thinks rules are silly, and that he is invincible. It's so painful and scary to watch as they venture from child to adult. that middle part is SCARY!!Tonkamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812733575677311905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-19520264070778452492009-01-28T18:42:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:42:00.000-05:00Hi Becca, I have walked in your shoes, I won't...Hi Becca, I have walked in your shoes, I won't go into details except to say... Raised in church, A&b honor roll,Then full College football scholarship, drugs, alcohol,Adult life mostly in prison.<BR/>The only advice I have is pray, pray.At 39, happily married,a Baby and in church.<BR/>There's no guarantee with tomorrow.<BR/>May God Bless you and guide you.<BR/>Ala GrandmotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-85032660819871868542009-01-28T17:08:00.000-05:002009-01-28T17:08:00.000-05:00praying for you!praying for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-35189540889236734802009-01-28T16:33:00.000-05:002009-01-28T16:33:00.000-05:00i am so glad zach is okay. it was a close call fo...i am so glad zach is okay. it was a close call for him and now i hope he knows that your no's were not to become the queen of mean moms, but for his own safety, to prolong his life!<BR/>i can't even tell you how many times i wonder how i failed schuyler. but the truth is, no matter what i did he would have still made all of the wrong choices because that is how he is. he won't listen, he just knows what he wants and does it, falling on his face most of the time, every once and a while learning a lesson from his actions. i don't have any answers for you sweetie. just a (((HUG))), and a I LOVE YOU.<BR/>we'll all get to the day when we can let go. the process is long and hard. leaning on faith and friends, we'll get there.TheCatLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288492658388141063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-37373483270013019012009-01-28T16:16:00.000-05:002009-01-28T16:16:00.000-05:00I am so thankful Zach is OK. I pray he learned hi...I am so thankful Zach is OK. I pray he learned his lesson... but, he is the one that must learn everything the hard way.<BR/><BR/>I wondering about the kid he hit. The last kid Zach hit had a concussion and was out of school for 2 weeks. I hope this kid has life threatening brain damage from Zach's punch. It's at times like these that I know public floggings would still come in handy, or something along the lines of what happened in an old movie called Misery would be helpful. But the best would to put each of them one at a time 5 minutes alone with Zach - they would never walk or talk again. <BR/><BR/>As scary as this whole thing is, knowing Zach - the other 6 were significantly out manned.<BR/><BR/>V/R,<BR/>Zach's DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-48344830125286951722009-01-28T15:57:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:57:00.000-05:00As you know, I'm not a mother, but I've pulled the...As you know, I'm not a mother, but I've pulled the same stunts as Zach and some even more horrible. He'll be OK, he needs to find his way, he will learn and he will make you proud! From my experience, I did everything my parents said I couldn't; they soon realized that instead of saying no, they allowed me to make my own decisions after hearing their concerns. I respected them for allowing me the opportunity to make my own decisions whether they felt it was in my best interest or not. I'm not saying let him do everything - but weigh the pros and cons. You're an amazing mother with so much love. I promise, you will sleep easy again. Look at me - I turned out OK!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04518527599428459114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-43493680649127051842009-01-28T15:40:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:40:00.000-05:00I feel the need to favorite this entry, or copy it...I feel the need to favorite this entry, or copy it and post it in my journal that I have been writing in more a less for the last 5 years of my life and pin it in there because I know I am going to be looking back on this post when I have children. I will be sharing in the baby belly mother hood, the hours of labour, the moments were you need to keep telling yourself I love my child no matter what they have done. I really hope this is the last time this happens and who knows maybe this will open the eyes of your three other beautiful children. The hard road is a tough road and I may not know Zach that well but getting to know him through you and knowing you, he is going to be okay Becca!. <BR/><BR/>Now alls I am going to do is this<BR/>(Hugs)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776370182580263663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929040153350664225.post-20062513497367123132009-01-28T15:28:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:28:00.000-05:00Becca - I could have written most of this post, my...Becca - I could have written most of this post, my dear. I cry many nights wondering what in the world I've done wrong with Alexx. He just can't seem to get common sense into his head.<BR/><BR/>I've said so many prayers over this child. I know there is a point where you just have to hand them over to God . . . and I think I may be there.<BR/><BR/>Just yesterday we had a huge blow-up about him wanting to drive on unsafe, slick, snow-covered roads - take risks with himself and those around him - to go sledding. And I quote him, "I don't care! Just quit talking so I can go!" Oh, Lord, where is his brain?<BR/><BR/>Those who have the easy kids? The complacent ones, the ones who don't buck the system? THEY DO NOT GET IT.Holly Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389360959621223506noreply@blogger.com