Kids and nature ( im holding back)

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Offline Moparal

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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2010 - 08:24:45 PM »
There is no (parents) just a mother by birth that doesn't keep a hold on reality as far as thinking about the future with what she is doing in the present.

But I did sleep on it, then waited till around 3pm. Got them to come back over. Got the boy away from mommy for a few hrs. :grinyes:  I never hit any child, not this one either. Just some fellowshiping, reviewing the past, explaining the future, giving a little trust with me on his side, then loosening the leash a bit, then snatched the kid up when he checked me, had our talks again, gave a little slack, observed and acted like big brother for a few more hrs, then we did a little more. Showed him death, let him see life moving on, explained to him the right of freedom, asked him to explain trauma, let him see his life as he grew up, then asked him if I accidentally ran over his legs and crippled him if he could understand why he couldn't never become what he wanted , would he be mad or move on with his life? Then I fixed the broken items as he watched. We watched for a while noticing the birds coming back and forth to the fence and their homes, he said to me.... in a choked up voice..... I'm glad you are my uncle and that you let me see everything has a right to live and keeps on trying when they want to live.   I am sorry.......  An hour later his mother came to get him. I was in the other room. He came up to me and just gave me a big hug and says.....Thanks, I saw Love and actually felt it. I will always remember yesterday and today.   I wanna come back soon.   I said back to him. We have a lot to learn in life. Even at my age, but as we move forward on the trail we choose, always remember everything we do can affect someone or something that is trying to live to. 




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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2010 - 08:36:38 PM »
That's beautifull, you did the right thing and hopefully the kid has a major life turnaround
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2010 - 08:41:43 PM »
Well done Uncle Lemon.   :thumbsup:

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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2010 - 09:28:34 PM »
 :iagree: good job,,he will always remember you that way,,and will always see the love
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2010 - 09:33:31 PM »
Wow , good job Alan! You showed more restraint and character than I would have! :2thumbs:
 I think I would have applied the board of education to the seat of knowledge.... :bigsmile:
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #20 on: June 02, 2010 - 10:58:10 PM »
Impressive Alan just impressive.  :2thumbs:
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2010 - 05:57:37 AM »
Congratulations Al, hope you have won a friend, as you originally said there were issues which only you knew. At least he should respect you more and hopefully carry this lesson out into the everyday world, maybe he will treat you as a big brother and confide in you more.   :cheers:
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2010 - 05:59:39 AM »
cool deal Al sounds like with a little more bonding you may save this bay and turn him around.
it sounds like he needs some positive man time in his life.   :2cents:
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #23 on: June 03, 2010 - 10:26:48 AM »
Someday I hope to grow up and have your wisdom Al! Simply a great way to handle the situation.
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #24 on: June 03, 2010 - 10:34:36 AM »
and that is why i am proud to call you my friend alan lemon!!!!!

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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #25 on: June 03, 2010 - 11:56:30 AM »
Working with young kids and teenagers can be tough and challenging. Challenging can be a understatement. I never see a kid as a "write-off". So many kids are just looking for someone to love them and take an interest in them. I have been working with youth for years & have met some real stories. I try to get to know them and develop a relationship with them. As the saying goes....rules without relationships leads to rebellion. So often I find a broken home, drugs, abuse, divorce, parents in jail or kids that don't even know both of their parents. Kids that have never been loved or told they are worth two cents. I had one whose mother was an alcoholic and chose booze over her son. She died. Her son painfully watched her die. I have seen the worst kids turn their lives around when someone takes an interest in them and takes on a roll as a mentor and friend. You did good Al. Keep on being a mentor figure to him. You may be the only positive loving influence he has in his life. We so often judge kids by the way they act (not that I condone destructive behavior) without never really knowing what's really going on with the kid. I was one of those troubled kids. But someone took an interest in me and helped me turn my life around!! Thanks for sharing that Alan! :2thumbs:

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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #26 on: June 03, 2010 - 07:51:24 PM »
Boy sleeping on these things is always the right idea.  It was obvious to me that he had no Dad or older brothers.  You really did a great job keeping his attention and making him understand so much during the visit back.  :clapping:
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #27 on: June 03, 2010 - 08:06:27 PM »
All I can say is WOW.    You are an incredible man Alan. Proud to say I met you on CC.COM    :cheers:
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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #28 on: June 03, 2010 - 09:58:10 PM »
Well done Al...well done!!!    :2thumbs:

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Re: Kids and nature ( im holding back)
« Reply #29 on: June 04, 2010 - 07:21:46 AM »
Someday I hope to grow up and have your wisdom Al! Simply a great way to handle the situation.

One day I just hope to grow up. I'll work on the wisdom part afterward.

Great job, Al.


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