February 9, 2009
Out of My Home
I just finished packing 8 boxes of Stormy’s things. I feel like the worst person alive, but this had to happen. She’s out and not welcome back.
The school called and said if we thought she was High, they would not deal with her. So we called her social worker and said since the state is the guardian, then THEY should go pick her up, do a drug screen, etc.
So so so sad. I do love her, but not at the expense of myself and Rob.
As Rob told her social worker, we are reasonable people. We gave this our best, and right now our best is to let someone deal with her who knows what they are doing.
And so my kid’s room no longer contains a kid.
Farah said,
February 9, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I am so sorry that you feel like the worst person alive. Getting someone help is never about being the worst person alive. Sometimes doing the right thing just doesnt seem like the right thing at all in our hearts and minds.
Jennifer said,
February 9, 2009 at 2:14 pm
You did your best! And all you are doing now is trying to save her life…..
Prayers for you and Rob and Stormy!
Jemmers
donna said,
February 9, 2009 at 4:21 pm
(((hugs)))
Cinder said,
February 9, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Sometimes when we want the best for those around us it hurts and does in need make us feel like the worse person alive…but know you aren’t! You tried your hardest and did your best…no one can dispute that one. And yes, now you are indeed doing what is best in terms of trying to save her and also to protect and strengthen your marriage.
Love, blessings, prayers and (((HUGS))) to you!
Shirley said,
February 9, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Jayleigh, I can hardly bear the thought of what you have gone through with Stormy. I am very sorry. Wish I could be with you and hug you and pray with you. Can’t do the hugging except with my words, but I can pray, and I promise you that.
Be comforted in knowing you and Rob did what you could for this young woman. The time you spent, the sacrifices you made, the meals you cooked, the home you provided, the counseling, the kind words, the hand on a shoulder, the tears you dropped, the hugs, the prayers, the aching…none of it is wasted. Stormy won’t forget you…and definitely God will not. None was in vain.
david, tree house man said,
February 9, 2009 at 9:08 pm
i am so sorry for all you have gone through,
your tears are stored in His bottle not one of them is lost.
david, tree house man said,
February 9, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Stormy, if you only knew what you passed up. what you threw away, how much love God was extending to you through these generous people. May your illness be treated, your hunger be filled by God and your wreckage strewn trail be short, til the place of rest is found, Only in God the Father.
MrDave said,
February 10, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I can’t really say anymore than has already been said. Desperately sad for you all.
Andie said,
February 10, 2009 at 10:07 pm
ditto to what everyone else has said. You are not the worst person…and in “kicking” her out, you are helping her to get the help and treatment that she needs. Praying for peace and healing.
Blessings-Andie
John M. Kenney said,
February 11, 2009 at 5:52 am
comment on Andie’s comment:
if only it were so about her getting the help she needs, but it isn’t.
Kaje said,
February 12, 2009 at 10:45 am
I am so sad that it came to this, tough love is what hurts the most. Doing the right thing is never easy. Praying for you guys. xx Kaje
writeathome said,
February 14, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Jayleigh,
I’m sorry that things did not turn out with Stormy, but I don’t believe that any kindness that we show to others is ever wasted. I know this is hard for you, and you will continue to be in my prayers.
Love,
Carol