April Update

Wow - I can not believe that May is almost here. We have been officially homeless now for 2 months. We are still living in the Ayres Hotel and have been very thankful for being able to have this place to stay. Some days it is hard to believe that we do not have a "real home". It is funny how the security of knowing that you have a place to call "home" is something that we most all take for granted for most of or all of our living days. I never thought in a million years that I would be among the "homeless" - it is very interesting how it takes a toll on your mental state.

Stace has always been a pessimistic person - I the opposite - the eternal optimist. Some days it is hard to convince the pessimist that things are meant to happen for a reason and that God ultimately has a plan in all things.

Stace is tired and down a lot of the time. I try to keep us all keeping on. Trenton is doing poorly in school - sad to say. He goes between being down then up then down again. Turner has has a set back in his behavior in school and continues to tantrum at times - which wears on your nerves. I try to remain calm and realize that he has special needs and can not help it. Taylor has had a re-lapse , with drinking hard alcohol and we feel that he needs to be placed in a treatment center. Today was not a good day for him and we can not jeopardize our living situation at the hotel by having him here - or having him show up intoxicated.

Pray for endurance - as I am a believer in keep on keeping on. I know we all have our bad days and then our good. I pray for more good than bad and try to always find a silver lining in each thing. It is harder said than done at times. I will keep you updated and appreciate the emails and calls. We have been blessed by giving individuals and thank the Lord for each blessing as it comes.

XOXO
Janean

March Update

We are being evicted from our home. We have received the blessing of a very low rate at the Ayre's Suites hotel as we wait to see where our journey takes us. We are thankful to have such a lovely place to stay. We are on the waiting list at Families Forward. Stace needs to have 3 more surgeries on his hand and arm. Taylor is up and down - keep praying for his mental stability. Turner is having a very tough transition as is Trenton. Moving is very hard - and watching all your things being sold and donated is hard for kids to comprehend. Keep them in your prayers. We will get through this storm - one day at a time.

It's A NEW YEAR!

2009 Update...
Many of you have written asking for an update on Stace and Taylor. I greatly appreciate your concern and emails of well wishes and prayers. AGAIN thank you to all of you for your help along the way and all the wonderful Holiday Gifts that we received. We are using the money to meet our utility bills this month.

Stace is continuing to receive physical therapy 3 times a week. He is still seeking employment that he can do with his limitations. He is going in for a physical this week, and has gotten some new medication to try for his anxiety. His depression is still troublesome but he sees the doctor today for that.

Taylor has his ups and downs. He seems stable at the moment. Since he does not live here with us any longer - it is really hard to assess his stability and moods. I see him each day and take him a meal. He told me he has not had any alcohol for a while and was proud of that.

In an effort to keep my spirits up I have started a new blog for ME. I have been so caught up in everyone else I have lost myself. If you wish to check out my journey - here is my new blog...
Memoirs of a New Me...