Messages In This Digest (12 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS From: Lindsey Petersen
- 1b.
- Re: past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS From: Gloria Hernandez
- 1c.
- Re: past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS From: Kristen Lodwick
- 2a.
- Re: Staying grounded From: Diane Carman
- 2b.
- Re: Staying grounded From: Lindsey Petersen
- 2c.
- Staying grounded From: Caricia Strand
- 2d.
- Staying grounded From: Gloria Hernandez
- 3a.
- Re: Thanksgiving plans/recipes? From: TamsynS
- 4.
- Happy Thanksgiving!! From: hmlobback
- 5a.
- Re: I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat From: cnew@vzw.blackberry.net
- 5b.
- Re: I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat From: Bobbie Masterson
- 5c.
- Re: I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat From: Marnyka
Messages
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Re: past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS
Posted by: "Lindsey Petersen" 5kidswdisabilities@gmail.com fivekidswdisabilities
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:37 am (PST)
*In our situation, with a 14 year old child who was violent, ADHD, OCD, ODD
and Asperger's, getting a wayward petition and contacting CPS was the best
thing that every happened to us. Our son was stealing, lying, staying out
all night and would become violent if we tryed to discipline him. He was
hospitalized after he became hurt in a violent outburst and we filed a
wayward petition which generally kept us as his legal parents, but turned
his care over to CPS. They funded a very expensive residential school for
children with mental health issues. He remained there for 3 years and the
structure, education, medication management and counseling provided there
helped him tremendously. (We always took him home Friday afternoon through
Sunday eve, and his behavior was wonderful!) He has since returned home and
he is a changed young man. If it were not for the funding of this facility
through CPS (the only program which would pay for this facility) our son's
life would have turned out much differently, as would ours. I know
everyone's experience is different, and my heart breaks when CPS does not do
right by families, making matters worse. In our situation, things could not
have been much worse at his time of hospitalization.*
*Lindsey Petersen*
http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress .com
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Re: past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS
Posted by: "Gloria Hernandez" gthome36@yahoo.com gthome36
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:38 am (PST)
Wow, there is so much truth in what you write. I can relate. I call myself the CPS queen. I've had nasty situations happen and have learned to cover my a**. Excuse the saying. They've come into my life unannounced but I've also looked for there help. I needed a PINS warrant against my 14yr old runaway. But they say that god only gives you as much as you can handle.
Yes no child is perfect. Don't we wish. I was a single mom for a while and have since remarried, I have two children with him but I also have 4 that are not his and they will always come before him. I feel that once you divorce or separate you're kids are yours. Some men step up to the plate some just don't care. I have one that just doesn't care. I feel I am all my kids have and if I don't back them up who will? If they are wrong they are wrong but when when they are right I'm there. When they are wrong I explained to them why they have to deal with their consequences.
So no I would never put any man ahead of them.
Thanks for listening.
Gloria
--- On Tue, 11/24/09, Deb Gibson <dlgibson@alliancecom.net > wrote:
From: Deb Gibson <dlgibson@alliancecom.net >
Subject: [mompowergroup] Re:past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 3:25 PM
Hello,
Well somehow I missed the background (was
away all weekend and then work Monday<G>)...on this....but I know one
thing: You should nearly NEVER involve CPS.....they destroy lives much more than
they help! I can list a few dozen examples, if you like, at least!
Counseling can help but also can be just another
route to CPS involvement.
Children are not perfect. There are no guarantees.
But I also do not feel they are "throw away" to someone else when something is
difficult. That is when they need love and guidance the most. God never said
life would be wonderful, only that we have life. And He never gives us more than
we can handle (even if we tend to differ at the moment<G>).....believe me,
I know.
I have survived childhood molestations, being
beaten as a wife, caring for a child with disabilities, and yes CPS in our
lives.(Just to name a few challenges<G>)....and guess what, I've grown
more into "ME" and I have grown emotionally and spiritually strong! Also became
ordained; and do what I can to help others.
Children are a blessing and an
inheritance!
(And I also think they should come before any
man---a grown man is just that: grown already! But our children need us to show
them how to grow. Also, men can come and go, but we are "mom" to our kids
always!).
Just my opinions<G> based on my
experiences<G>
Deb
Ro. 12:19 "Vengeance is mine,
saith the Lord"--
meet "Vengeance"! --
Deb Gibson
- 1c.
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Re: past posts and my two-cents'-worth/CPS
Posted by: "Kristen Lodwick" kvnsgrl214@yahoo.com kvnsgrl214
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:43 am (PST)
just,...wow
♥Kristen
--- On Tue, 11/24/09, Deb Gibson <dlgibson@alliancecom.net > wrote:
I have survived childhood molestations, being
beaten as a wife, caring for a child with disabilities, and yes CPS in our
lives.(Just to name a few challenges<G>)....and guess what, I've grown
more into "ME" and I have grown emotionally and spiritually strong! Also became
ordained; and do what I can to help others.
Children are a blessing and an
inheritance!
�
- 2a.
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Re: Staying grounded
Posted by: "Diane Carman" dcgreetingcake@yahoo.com dcgreetingcake
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:38 am (PST)
Try to pump yourself up and stay focus on you and not the other grumpy people. I have done the black friday thing only twice, dont mind if I have the money to spend, but most times I dont bother going. Like you too crowded and hectic trying to get to everything on your list and it takes alot of planning to get up at 4 or 5 am to get everything done on your list from all the sales................ .........
--- On Wed, 11/25/09, Kirstie H <kirstie_mo@yahoo.com > wrote:
The holidays can be stressful. How do you stay centered and grounded during this busy season?
- 2b.
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Re: Staying grounded
Posted by: "Lindsey Petersen" 5kidswdisabilities@gmail.com fivekidswdisabilities
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:38 am (PST)
*What a nice post!*
**
*We have always minimized holidays to cut down on the over-stimulation
factor. On Thanksgiving, myself, my brother with a disability and our
children pick a good movie to see and we go to the movies. My husband, (who
LOVES to cook) uses the quiet time to make the dinner. We come home to a
nice turkey dinner with tons of great vegetables. We love our Thanksgiving
tradition.*
*For Christmas, we minimize gift giving. My son who is autistic has always
hated Christmas and would walk right past the Christmas tree to the other
end of the house and watch tv, completely ignoring the presents. We usually
buy one nice family gift (like a Wii,) that we all then play together. I
have to buy gifts for the nieces and nephews, but I usually buy them each 1
nice book and attach an envelope with money in it. My husband's family is
so large that they get plenty of other gifts. *
*The key to it all, I think, is that I am not a super mom. I don't keep a
spotless house, so I am not under stress about cleaning. I am very lucky
that my husband loves to cook the meals. If the children need to
bring goodies in for a school party, I send in bakery bought cupcakes. The
best thing is we don't make a big deal out of holidays which alleviates the
stress as possible so that the holidays are simply fun days off work where I
can spend a little extra time with my family.
Lindsey Petersen*
http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress .com
- 2c.
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Staying grounded
Posted by: "Caricia Strand" sunshinecs87@yahoo.com sunshinecs87
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:40 am (PST)
Remember to count your blessings and that you have done the same thing to people at one point or another. so love your neighbor and treat them as you would like to be treated. Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Without his birth, we would all be dead. we are all brothers and sisters. so remember that when someone is rude or mean this holiday and smile instead and watch how they transform and how you feel after...trust me it will make things more calmer, less stress. we dont live in perfect but we can do all things in Christ who gives us the strength to do it.
- 2d.
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Staying grounded
Posted by: "Gloria Hernandez" gthome36@yahoo.com gthome36
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:41 am (PST)
I so understand what you mean.I also have a difficult time with rude people I guess some people don't know how to deal with a bad day. Most people that are grouchy need love. Honestly, I that god that us MOMS are not battery operated because I don't know where we would find ones with the life we have. We are stronger than the energy bunny. lol But we should always take at least 10 minutes to our selves. I go to my backyard and look up at the sky and thank god for giving me the strength to deal with everything that comes my way. I take a few deep breathes. Just to get some fresh air in my system. Then I come back inside ready to continue and freshly charged. lol
Thank you very much for your group we learn plenty from each other.
Gloria
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Re: Thanksgiving plans/recipes?
Posted by: "TamsynS" maidmarionsc@yahoo.com maidmarionsc
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:38 am (PST)
My parents and siblings are going to have a Pilgrim feast, focusing on things like cornbread and fish on Thanksgiving day, with the regular dinner with turkey and mashed potatoes with family on other days. I'm going to try making one of the cranberry sauce recipes my friend shared with me here:
http://www.professional-mothering. com/cranberry- sauce.html
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Tamsyn Spackman (new to the group)
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted by: "hmlobback" hmlobback@yahoo.com hmlobback
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:39 am (PST)
Thanksgiving Day brings to mind
the blessings in our lives
that usually go unnoticed:
a home that surrounds us
with comfort and protection;
delicious food, for pleasure
in both eating and sharing;
clothes to snuggle up in,
books and good entertainment
to expand our minds;
and freedom to worship our God.
Most of all we are thankful
for our family and friends,
those treasured people
who make our lives extra special.
You are part of that cherished group.
On Thanksgiving, (and every day)
(I) appreciate you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Michele Lobback
- 5a.
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Re: I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat
Posted by: "cnew@vzw.blackberry.net" cnew@vzw.blackberry.net chencke75
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:39 am (PST)
Can I get your recipe for the pumkin cheesecake?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
-----Original Message-----
From: cathie karas <cat_re04@yahoo.com >
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:09:32
To: <mompowergroup@yahoogroups. >com
Subject: RE: [mompowergroup] I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat
My family loves my Pumpkin Cheesecake. I like my mashed potatoes, and mashed sweet potato casserole.�
ITS WHAT YOU DO, NOT WHAT YOU SAY
NICKLE'S MOMMY
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Re: I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat
Posted by: "Bobbie Masterson" petitelove@gmail.com bobbie_28
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:40 am (PST)
[Attachment(s) from Bobbie Masterson included below]
Absolutely. Here ya go…
Apple Cranberry Stuffing
1 stick butter
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 1/2 cups yellow onion, diced or 3/4c red onion + ¾c yellow onion
3 large green apples (granny smith's seem to work best)
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. sage
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
16 oz. bag of herbed stuffing bread (Pepperidge farm or the like)
2 14 oz. cans vegetable broth
Melt butter in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Sauté until onions just begin to turn translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes. Peel, core and dice apples.
In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, apples, nutmeg, salt, pepper, sage, cloves, thyme and cinnamon. Stir in nuts and cranberries. Mix in stuffing bread. Add vegetable broth and stir until stuffing bread is evenly moistened.
Transfer stuffing mixture to a large Pyrex dish and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Stir. Serve immediately.
I once tried stuffing the turkey with this and it didn't turn out as well, not sure why?
From: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. [mailto:mompowergroup@com yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of teresa gutierrezcom
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:28 AM
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [mompowergroup] I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat
Cranberry and apple stuffing ... Sounds like something my family would love! May I have the recipe, please? Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving! T
--- El mar 24-nov-09, Bobbie Masterson <petitelove@gmail.com <mailto:petitelove%40gmail.com> > escribió:
We have cranberry apple stuffing every year for Thanksgiving and it seems to be a favorite, seems every year someone asks me for the recipe.
Attachment(s) from Bobbie Masterson
1 of 1 File(s)
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Re: I would like to know everyone's favorite Christmas treat
Posted by: "Marnyka" marnyka@yahoo.com marnyka
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:42 am (PST)
Sweet Potato Pie is one of our family favorites
Marnyka
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