Well, that didn't work very well. We had our plan to attend a different church, but Branden was not on the same page. This is not because he does not want to worship. Branden has an emotional problem with change and that causes uncertainty, and a lot of confusion within him.

This morning he was withdrawn and unsure of what to do. We finally added the option to stay home and then the tension for him what gone. I worried about this problem. Now, I have to wait and see what happens Monday. If his judges say he can return to worship, then we will. But I have no intention of becoming as involved as I was. I will be a member, but that will be it.

When men think they have the ability to judge, then there is a problem. But to me getting Branden back into worship takes priority.

So it is back to my unfinished house work for the remainder of this day.

Love to all from Washington,
Granny

Branden and Billy together again. Or should I say Grump and Branden???

Things have going good since Branden returned home. I was worried that they would start the fighting again right away, but so far no fights. Guess this is what is called the Honeymoon phase. But it is good to have the family back together.

Monday night the men from the church are coming over. They are the ones who will decide if Branden can return to worship. That is OK, we are planning to go to another church tomorrow for worship. Branden has agreed to see them once. So that will be it. If that is not enough for the board, then I am sorry, that is not the church for us.

I have resigned from the board already. I felt completely hypocritical being on a board when I am completely opposed to their actions. So that is done and history. It is not our place to judge, it is God's job to judge.

I can not begin to tell you what all the support has meant to me. Thank you one and all.

(((( HUGS ))))
Granny

%#&**@ Darn that makes me mad.... I just lost my post to who knows where. Now I have to start over!!!

Branden is now at home and officially in school. His first weekend was a good one. He really enjoyed sleeping in until noon. BUT, then he was not tired at bedtime. After everyone else went to bed, he got up and watched cartoons. Yep, You guessed it he was in trouble. That has always been against the house rules.

His Mom has called several times. She is planning a day trip down here on the 5th. That should be long enough for the first time. She has to work on the 6th.

So now I have to try to keep him out of trouble for the next 2 years. Oh, I know it is his responsibility, but being a grandma, I have to try.

So now the saga continues and we are off and running.

Love ya,
Granny

I am going to be a Great Grandmother.... I got a call from my oldest granddaughter and she is going to be a mother come this September. Now that I call exciting. I am going to have to get busy and start making baby blankets, and all kind of other things. Most of all I will make a christening gown for her.

I am just too excited to write more. Keep you posted...

Now isn't that great news to give Branden when we pick him up in the morning???

Bye from Washington, that sunny state...
Granny

Parenting again is in small way be the work I do at school with the communities children. I work in the health room and on the playground of an elementary school. I fix the wounds, I even have been know to give a needed hug and to counsel some. I really enjoy my job.

Yesterday I went out to do the afternoon recess. The weather was good and the kids were running every which way. This recess was suppose to be kindergartners, 1st and 2nd. A couple of the 4th grade teachers had taken their class out out for some air. They called them to go in when recess started. Sometime that is a much harder challenge than getting them out. I had to walk part way down to our lower field to chase a few stragglers back to class.

About the time I was just about half way back up the hill a couple of younger children ran up telling me there was a boy laying under the bar up at the Big Toy. I rushed up there and sure enough, there was a boy laying there unconscious. I grabbed my radio and yelled for our Registered Nurse. She came flying!!! We then called 911.

(Talk about tension.. I was so tense that I just got rid of the headache, but my shoulders are still sore. I will be just fine thank you.) Later that night I receive a phone call from our RN. She had just spoken to the boys parent. The child was just fine. No injuries, nothing. Thank you God... Amen...

I saw him at school today. He was right back to the same old kid I have always know. Swinging on the bars and playing hard. It is always amazing to see a child bounce back from normal injuries. It is the not normal that are much harder to deal with.

Hang on to you children and hold them close. They could be gone in a heart beat.

From Washington,
Granny