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I am so pleased i took on my grandson

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ann

ann Report 4 Jan 2011 22:47

He will be 15 in April and i have had him since he was 11.He came to me with nothing and did not care about anything.Would steal get mouthy and always in a fight.I had the police round a couple of weeks ago and my face must of looked horrified.They came in and told me that they had stopped a group of boys throwing snowballs at cars.All the kids ran off except grandson who had not been seen throwing.He was very polite and told me he was a credit to me.Today he asked me for £3.00 so he could put it with all his mates money so they could get a pizza.Gave him £5.00.He phoned me to tell me i had given him 2 five pound notes.I am so pleased for his honesty.Annie

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Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford

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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 4 Jan 2011 22:49

oh isn't that lovely :) I think I recall when he first came to you. You've done well too :)

Liliansylvest

Liliansylvest Report 4 Jan 2011 22:57

Hi Annie

Well done to you, give yourself a big hug, dosn't it feel good to know that you have made a big difference to someones life.

Sylvia

Wend

Wend Report 4 Jan 2011 23:02

You're doing well, Annie, keep it up. Sounds like you're the best person for him and I bet he'll thank you one day ...x

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ann

ann Report 4 Jan 2011 23:21

I can tell you all we have had bad days and days where he has just cried.His mother is in rehab and i have told him he can go back if she is clean.He has said no.He has stayed with his dad over Christmas (my son) but dad now has a young family and he still wants to stay with me.I will keep him whatever Annie

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Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford

Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 5 Jan 2011 02:03


I remember when he first came to live with you and how at times you were tearing your hair out with worry.

Just goes to show what love and a stable home life can do..

That lad is a credit to how you have brought him up and I salute you for being there for him through thick and thin..

Your a STAR,,,,

Hugs for you..
Sue

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 5 Jan 2011 05:45

Annie, I remember when he first came to you and how hard it was for you, constant battles and meetings with schools and social workers etc. What a great job you have done against all the odds and with little support, well done for turning out a great young man who will always be a credit to you I hope and will one day be a good husband and father because of your good teachings.

Pat yourself on the back, lady! and well done to young J.

Lizx

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 5 Jan 2011 09:18

Well done Annie, it just shows what can be achieved with good parenting. He is a credit to you and I am sure that he appreciates all you have done for him.

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Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin