Ministry and Parenting: Still

Friday, March 16, 2012

Still

They're still making mistakes with Daughter's meds. We had a pleasant evening yesterday, but today she blew out at her program. I'm beginning to think I may have to bring her home. This is just so frustrating. She has so much potential, but without her meds on board, she can barely function, let alone reach for her goals. I'm not sure what the next steps are, but I'm going to have to figure it out soon.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: you may bring her home?????? go back and read your posts from the last 2 years. you would not be helping her and would do yourself in. then who will look out for her. who runs this group home??? if this group home were close by maybe you could go and give her her meds 3 times a day till they can straighten this out. she is on the ball enough to tell them when she should have her meds. she sure can call you and tell you when she doesn't get them. think this thru carefully!!!! you also have a responsibility to your church position.; March 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Reverend Mom said...: I'm struggling with this. I realized that she would be miserable here-- she'd miss her "sisters." I'm going to have to talk to Case Manager. I think I may ask that Daughter's meds be checked on a daily basis to asure they are being given properly. I'm also going to ask to see the most recent licensing report. If it doesn't address the medication and dietary issues, I will consider filing a complaint. The state has been in doing a licensing inspection this month.; March 16, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Reverend Mom said...: Oh, and the house is about 12 miles away. As I tell people, if it's not in the 2 miles between my house and the church, I don't get there very often....; March 16, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Kristin said...: I think a week or two of you showing up at med/meal time might do a world of wonder. Are you documenting these issues somewhere other than your blog? This is becoming downright scary, as far as their lack of concern for Daughter and her roommates.; March 17, 2012 at 4:33 PM
Reverend Mom said...: I'm still pondering my options. It would be very difficult to be there for meals. They eat at different times, and I often have commitments around the time they are supposed to eat.; March 17, 2012 at 7:20 PM

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Important People and Places

Daughter became my foster child in 1990, shortly before she turned 3, and I adopted her when she was 8.

Capital is a state capital in the midwest. In October of 2010 I became pastor of a church on the edge of town.

Administrative Assistant is my keeper. She runs the office at the church, and at heart is an artist. She helps turn my crazy ideas into reality.

Program is where Daughter spends most of her days. She does some piece work and participates in some classes and activities. She'd like to get community employment, but still has some work to do to make that possible.

Sister Best Friend and I met in seminary. We vacationed together for a number of years, and then she got married. We still do some cooperative worship planning. She seves a church less than an hour away.

Far Away Sister is 4.5 years young than me. She lives across the country. She was an electrical engineer until she stayed home to raise Tall Niece and Nephew. Now that they are graduating, she is planning to become a high school math teacher.

Sister is 10 years young than me. She is divorced and the mother of Short Niece. She lives in the same state as Capital. She is a teacher.

Brother is 11 1/2 years younger than I am. He finally got married in February of 2009. He lives near Sister. They are the parents of Baby Nephew.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Still

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