Attendance was way down today. It was a dreary gray day here, so that may have had something to do with it. I certainly hope that it is not a sign of things to come, because that would not bode well for the future of this congregation.
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I have a board meeting this afternoon, and then the regional overseer is coming to meet with them and I'm leaving. She'll come over here for supper following that meeting. The house is a disaster, of course. I'm not at all motivated to do anything about it.
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A couple of weeks ago Secretary called Junior Choir Director and asked her if she was sure she wanted them to sing this morning. JCD said they'd be ready, and were definitely singing. So this morning, it came time for special music, and no Junior Choir. They hadn't bothered to tell me of the change, of course.
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They are already working on plans for the Sunday School Christmas program, and it was weird to realize I won't be here.
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Daughter asked me to buy her some new clothes today-- all her pants are now too tight because of the extra food she's been into. I refused to buy her new clothes, and told her if she'd stick to the meals I provide, she'll quickly be back down into the pants she has now. On one of our shopping expeditions, Daughter stopped me. "Mom, there are the locks! You need to buy one so you can keep me safe from food!" It's too bad she's counting on me to protect her from herself. I hope that one day, she'll have more self-control. I didn't stop to pick out a lock then, but did assure her that I will purchase one.
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I signed up for a bundle that includes internet, TV, and phone service. It won't be installed until October 4. I was amazed that it would take that long, and am glad I went ahead and figured it out today.
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I had to call my credit card company today. They put a stop on my card. They were sure someone had stolen it because of all the activity when I was in Capital Friday and Saturday.
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On a brighter note, this morning's sermon was referenced during Sunday School, which is always a good sign.
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Yes, all these things are popping in and out of my mind on short notice right now. It's amazing I'm able to accomplish anything.
5 comments:
Oh my, that's so sad. As if food is just waiting to leap out at your daughter and stuff itself in her mouth without any cooperation on her part.
You were so right not to buy her larger pants. It will do her good to have a physical reminder (uncomfortably tight pants) of the consequences of sneaking food.
And you were a genius not to buy the locks when she pointed them out. it will have a much greater effect for your daughter to encounter them in place for the first time at about 2:20 a.m. when she's tiptoeing into the kitchen looking or goodies,
Thanks-- it's frustrating, some times. I do the right things as a parent, but it doesn't seem to help much. Of course, I don't know what she would be like if I hadn't been a good parent and she hadn't had the best mental health treatment I can find. It's been a hard road with her, to say the least.
Without you as her mother your DD would not be doing nearly as well as she is. Believe me. I volunteer at a homeless shelter and a number of the clients are developmentally disabled young women around your DD's age. Almost all of them have children whom they drag around with them from pillar to post or whom are in foster care. Most have had very disastrous relationships with abusive men and are scarred, missing teeth and emotionally traumatized as a result.
None of them have realistic plans for the future. One woman intends to be a pop singer and "live in a mansion."
Without your guidance and the stability you provide your DD might be homeless, too. You really have done a wonderful job with her and I know, annoying as she can be, that she has given a lot to you, too.
Ack! WHO they drag around, not whom. Sometimes I wonder where my mind is.
MK,
I shudder to think about what would have become of Daughter if I hadn't adopted her. I think this move will enable her to achieve her full potential, whatever that may be. With food locked up, she will even be able to be home alone for short periods of time.
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