Comment from Brigitte Elko

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Follow your heart dear friend. By the way, glad the house worked out for you. A young man who possibly had gone astray ( you did not elaborate) needs the love of family to show him the path to independent growth and achievable goals. Someone must show him the way by being the non-judgemental model. Mom, can you , through your faith, be challenged with the task? Follow your heart and pray for guidance. It may and probably is a risk worth taking. Will pray,also.

Hugs,
Brigitte

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Brigitte;

Gregory is my thirty-one-year-old son who has a drug problem. He is living in the streets of Minneapolis, MN and I feel like I need to bring him home and get him the help he needs. But, do I really want to take on his problems again?

~patty~

reply by Brigitte Elko on 30-Nov-2017

Giving birth is easy compared to this challenge. If he admits to the problem and is willing to be receptive on getting help, by all means Patty. I have been down this road and fortunately, I am glad to have made the right choice. We were there unconditionally for the "rebirth". Drug addiction is a disease and can be cured with the right support system. I pray for you during this emotional struggle and again, follow your heart sweetie. Oh, by the way is you send a card to Sandra DuPleiss, postage is 1.61 FYI.
Prayers,
Brigitte

reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Brigitte;
Thank you for your thoughts. AND for the postage info. I am going to send Sandra a card; I'm getting my cards written in between doing paperwork for the house!

~patty~

reply by Brigitte Elko on 30-Nov-2017

I am writing cards and decorating. The dust is flying,lol.
Later,
brigitte

Comment from lyenochka

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Patty, just pray hard and listen to what the Spirit says. Also, you have to know if he wants to live with you because it takes away his sense of independence and you would have to make some rules of the house so that you and your husband maintain sanity. Take it slow. Perhaps just have him visit for a limited amount of time?

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi there;
Thank you so much for your thoughts -- my hubby and I are indeed praying quite hard on this one,

~patty~

Comment from Sasha

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I am not familiar with the situation with Gregory, but if it is your house, you can have anyone you want live with you. Possibly you could have him sign a contract with certain rules the must abide by, but beyond that, you can only go on your gut instinct. Not sure if this helped, but whatever you decide, I wish you all the best.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Sasha;

Gregory is my thirty-one-year-old son who has a drug problem. He is living in the streets of Minneapolis, MN and I feel like I need to bring him home and get him the help he needs. But, do I really want to take on his problems again?

~patty~

reply by Sasha on 30-Nov-2017

That is a difficult decision. You are damned if you do and damned if you don't. Drugs are impossible to deal with and having someone you love caught up with them, is horrific. I wish you all the best in making this difficult decision.

Comment from doggymad

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I really don't know what to say Patty. I can understand your predicament but only you can decide. A mother will always love her child, but perhaps you could try it for a day here and there to begin with

hugs

Freda

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Freda;
Since he lives in Minneapolis, it's an 'all in' or nothing situation. So, my hubby and I are praying really hard on this one,

~patty~

Comment from rtobaygo

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Good afternoon, Patty

To reach out to help as young man requires an understanding of what makes him tick, what his mind set is in different situations when he is angry or frustrated, happy and cooperative, willing to become part of the family and live within your lifestyle and rules. To have respect for and to be considered trustworthy by your family.

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Ray;
Thank you so much for your thoughts. More prayer is needed for this solution,

~patty~

Comment from kiwigirl2821

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Hello Patty. If Gregory is your son, I say absolutely! My 28 year old son Jackson lives in my house and he brings life to the place just as he did when he was a youngster. I'm so happy to hear the house is going to happen. good luck sweetie. xoxo deborah

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi there;
Hi, Ulla;
Gregory is my thirty-one-year-old son who has a drug problem. He is living in the streets of Minneapolis, MN and I feel like I need to bring him home and get him the help he needs. But, do I really want to take on his problems again?

~patty~

reply by kiwigirl2821 on 30-Nov-2017

I don't think anyone "wants" to take on anyone else's problems but our kids and theirs is its own special brand of agony! good luck my friend. xoxo deborah

Comment from nancy_e_davis

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You are being a loving Mother, wanting to protect what is yours. Who you love. I hope he will come home. You could be asking for more heartache, but you would have a need to try. Nice picture. Handsome son. Nancy

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Nancy;
Thank you so much for your thoughts. My hubby and I will continue to pray on this, and see what happens after we move into the house,

~patty~

Comment from Thomas Bowling

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Your son is a very good looking young man. A house won't turn Gregory around. Your putting way to much hope on a house. The only thing that will turn Gregory around is Gregory. If you let him move in, be prepared to start finding things missing.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Thomas;
Thank you for your thoughts on this thing,

My hubby and I will be praying hard on this one,

~patty~

Comment from patcelaw

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Patty, I do not know that you would be foolish to bring Gregory into your new home, but I would seriously be cautious and have a good set of ground rules. Good luck, Patricia

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Patricia;
Thank you so much for your thoughts on this one,

~patty~

Comment from rjuselius

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This is a fine piece of poetry with a nice twist in the end dear patty. Very well thought out.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings and a big squeeze!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2017

Hi, Rebekka;
Thank you for your thoughts,

~patty~