On Monday Jaime graduated from the D.A.R.E. program at school. Too bad they don't have a program that would actually be useful to Jaime. Not that I have any problem with DARE, it is just unlikely that Jaime will ever in her lifetime be unsupervised to the extent that she will be tempted into drugs, alcohol or smoking. What she could use is a DARE TO BEHAVE program... not that I think it would do any good. Frontal lobe damage (traumatic brain injury) makes it impossible for Jaime to choose to behave well. I have nearly called 911 dozens of times in the last week. Today I have had to face facts I have not wanted to face, and I called our county social services. They will assign Jaime a social worker, who will come out to the house and assess and give us a run down of our options. The thought of putting my little girl in a residential facility has me filled with sadness. My head is aching from trying not to sob. But her behavior is becoming dangerous. Oh my heart is breaking at the thought :( I do not know how I will face that.. ugh... Lord Jesus intervene... please.
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Oh Linda, I am sorry. I will keep you, your family, and especially Jamie, in my prayers.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Linda, many ((hugs)) and even more prayers. I can't imagine how hard this is, but I know we have the best Father - One Who sees the little birds and cares. I know HE cares more than I or anyone else ever could for you, your family, and for Jaime. Whatever the future holds, He holds you all in His hands. Much love to you and your family.
Oh, I hope it doesn't come to that. :( I pray for you.
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