CatherineM Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That moment when you knew your life would never be the same? Zack had that today. While we were at church, one if his family members who had the code to get into his apartment in case of an emergency, decided to throw a party in his apartment. He came home to a mess, a missing computer, and iPod touch, and his last straw. We spent hours trying to track down what happened, who was there, what was missing, filling out police reports, and general mahem. The cops didn't want to bother because it was only around $1000, and because of his last name. He's got one brother on parole after jail from shooting up a house and hitting a woman inside, one the cops are looking for to do hard time for drug trafficking, a sister who had to dye her hair to come to their mom's funeral because of the number of drug warrants out on her here, and another sister doing so many drugs she decided to have an abortion rather than give up partying. He wants us to speed up the process of us adopting him so that he can change his last name. I wanted to wring a few necks tonight, but had to stay calm to try to calm him down. This computer was the one I got him to replace the one his brother stole a couple of months ago. We are going to put in security cameras and big signs warning people that they are being taped. Futureshop is having a good year. I'm glad people are still buying my book to pay for it all. Zack went from homicidal to despondent and back so many times today he was beet red and shaking. It took a lot of cold compresses and hugs. I haven't talked that calm that long since doing suicide hotline stuff. I'm exhausted from the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That smells of elderberries. Many prayers for you and Zack. If there is anything I can do to help let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Prayers are the best medicine. This kid is fighting family origin issues, genetic issues, and grief all at the same time. Now he feels violated again. He asked me tonight why we put up with him and the chaos around him and I told him I thank God every night for bringing him into our lives, tonight included. His family can steal everything from him except our love. That's eternal and unconditional. I had to practically rock him to sleep. Since he's 6'6" now, that was an engineering feat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Lord have mercy. You are definitely better family than that family. Edited September 24, 2012 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) I am sorry he is going through more troubles. I must admit my personal moment of knowing life would never be the same was more joyful, but this will help him to become even stronger in character. It will work out, and like all situations the Lord will help good to come from it. I'll pray for you and your family. Edited September 24, 2012 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 I told him that bad times happen to us so that we can know how good the good times are. If you are born on a mountain and never leave it, how do you know how high you are? If you have slogged through the valley and climbed the mountain, you know exactly how high you have come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernadette d Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I am so sad to hear this, God Bless you all, praying for all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Catherine, please tell Zack of our concern and that we share his and your outrage, sadness and grief at what has happened. I'm praying for his family because... they certainly need to have a wake-up moment..... And.... whether or not the Queen of England knows it... THIS is why you are getting that medal. Just for being there and resurrecting Zack's life. Prayers and love heading in your direction.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 God Bless you. You are amazing. I am glad I read this now. I am offering my whole day for Zach and the whole situation today. I have a doctor's appointment that is going to be difficult and a potentially rough day.I'm offering the whole thing for y'all. Someday I will meet you and give you the biggest hug ever. Thank you for being so amazing. FCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That's awful. I really hope the situation swiftly becomes more positive. My thoughts, prayers and blessings are with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I hate to say this but his family needs to be out of his life permanently (well, at least until there is a real change in their lives). Besides, you're his real family. Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Wow. I can't understand how family can do that to each other. As screwed up as my family can be sometimes, I know they've always got my back. Like Cma said, you're his real family. Prayers for him, and you as you work through this with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotpink Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Do you have lojack in Canada? My friend got her computer stolen and got it back that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 It was just my husband's old one. Austin will just use this as an excuse to get the new one he wants so Zack can have another hand me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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