Just Bustin' at the seams to share

You are very supportive and understanding. We had a wonderful dinner tonight. She was a total hit with her humor. We will be having a meeting tomorrow with her support coordinator and she should be moving in the house in 2 to 4 weeks. She was just so excited. I know she depends on me for most things in her life, but I really think she is excited to have her own experiences and friends and life. This will be such a milestone for us both. Thank you

From experience, I know it must be difficult for your sister. We are very fortunate that we have programs in the US to help. I am sure your sister must appreciate your support of her very much. Good Luck to her.

Thanks Thoroughrob! And you would understand and know better than anyone how it is. Bless you! It is working out, after a few bummpy months, and you probably know how that goes too. Not to many clear sails in our lives, but we handle them the same as ever, with grace and ease, as thats our job, right? Good luck to you with your son as well.

Thanks. I will let you know how it turns out.

Thank you. Yes, I am very proud of her. A few issues (read below) but otherwise, she is doing very well. As you can see, I have been missing for about 6 months now, hehe. Thats what happened when I discovered I could have a life of my own too. I haven't had much time for anything, between visiting my daughter, making jewelry and doing a little traveling. And she LOVES her home!! and that is always something that makes your heart full! Thanks again

I'm glad to hear that your doing so well :) I was wondering where you'd been lol. Hadn't seen you around in ohhh about 6 months hehe!

Thank you so much.

Thank you Kelly60. Means a lot to know that women out there can understand how important something like this is not only to child, but to mommy too.

It is unfortunate that these things happen. Many programs are understaffed and lack quality employees. It is in part because the funding is not there to pay the wages to attract great staff. I speak from first hand as I work (my second job) in a group home. We have three different agencies in town that provide services for adults with disabilities. I often get overtime, or work more shifts than I want because the other person in my particular program is a selfish, dumb high school student. My rant. Nuff said. We do have training, background checks and I can still see how abuse could happen. For the agency I work for,even abusive joking can be cause for termination. I am so sorry that this has happened to your daughter, though.

So sorry to hear of the abuse your daughter endured.... I would be very upset if I found that people I had placed my trust in to care for my child had done something like this! I am glad that she is now in a place where she is happy and safe :) I'm also happy for you and wish you continued success in your new business and also enjoyment in your travels :) Take Care ~Heavens~

Thank you. Sorry to all, I have been missing for a good number of months. My daughter has been in her home since September. A few ups and downs. The down side of it is that we recently discovered she has been abused by a staff member (not sexually, thank God). I was devastated to find this out, but impressed that an investigation by the State had taken place very quickly after the report was made. It does break my heart that I put the care of my child in the hands of staff who were supposed to take care of her and love her and hurt her instead. I also thank God that there are more loving people out there who care of special needs individuals than ones who abuse them. My daughter really does love where she lives now, she has a nice life for herself and I am at ease now that I know abuse is not tolerated in any shape or form! Thank you all so much. AND, since I have found a life of my own after 20 years, lol, I have started a new business. I am making jewelry now! And have a pretty good business going for myself now. And I am traveling for the first time since my daughter was born!