LauPug1's Journal, 15 November 2010

Hang in there my friend! Take some deep breaths and know that I am praying for you. You are strong and you will get through this. Hugs!!!! 

laurie tell us what is going on, it will help to talk it out! you have friends here that care! talk to us and if you don't want to post then pm one of us! 

you never have to apoligise for needing to get something off your chest! it is amazing that you managed to get you all safely home  

Definitely don't apologise. That must have been terrifying! I am so proud of you for getting control of the car and keeping her safe as well. I wouldn't blame you for not wanting the possibility of that happening again. It sounds like you have made some very good decisions today. You are keeping your family safe and that is what counts. More hugs!!! 

Horrifying...How terribly frightening. So sorry you had to experience that - what a crazy beast that woman is! I am so glad she will be removed from your sphere of responsibility in the future. I will pray for you that God's peace will overwhelm you and restore you right now. "Fear not for I am your God. Be not dismayed for I am with you. I will strengthen you - I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 -- Just thinking about this verse reaffirms to me that the Lord God Almighty WAS with you this morning, Laurie. Just like a child holds onto a "Tonka truck" to steer it, I truly believe that God had ahold of your vehicle in the same way -- He held it all along....and He allowed you to regain control under the most difficult circumstances. You can be at rest in your soul b/c you know that God is not finished with you yet. He has everything under control. Rather than focusing on your anger and fear and conflict that is raging in your right now - try exerting your energy elsewhere -- to thanking God and praising Him for His watchcare over you and the children...(and that you won't have to put up with Granny Tantrum ANYMORE!) You'll feel so much better. Know that we love you and we're praying for you right now. <>< 

Laurie, dealing with those clients can be so vexing...I am so glad that you are all okay. It is so scary when things like that happen, and you have every right to cry. I would think that they should screen these people better and the ones that have violent tendencies should not be placed in home settings. Where are their own families? Are they too much for their families to handle, because if that is the case, then these people should not be placed in any home! It is just unsafe all the way around. Laurie, you ahve every right to be upset, especially since they are allowed to touch you in any form, but you cannot touch back or defend yourself! Good for you for having her removed! Take it easy this afternoon, and I am saying a prayer of thanks to God, for keeping you safe.  

Oh Laurie, how frightening! I'm sure your heart is still pounding from the ordeal. It sounds like this particular client needs a more appropriate setting where her behaviors won't be life-threatening to anyone. It was the absolute right decision to call the agency. I'm just sorry you had to go through this to find out she needed to be elsewhere. How did your grandson come through the incident? 

You did better than I would have. I would have stopped the car, let her get out - and call the agency and tell them they had a run away. I wouldn't have wanted her near my grandchildren again. I agree with everyone else, you made the right decision. 

How horrible! Glad to know everyone is safe and you don't have to deal with her anymore.  

Laurie, glad you are safe, I can't even begin to imagine how scared you were. You made the right decision.  

Thank you all so much for your support and prayers. I so greatly appreciate it. After this, I know that I won't have any weight loss this week. Squiggs, yes it sure was horrifying. Laura, seems as though I always need you folks here to support me through something. Evie, I really needed to read those verses. Yes, I do believe that the Good Lord was with me so I could keep the car on the road and return everyone home safely. Stef, we go into these situations with the clients, but some are worse than others. With this one, she was good most of the time, but there were days that she would have temper tantrums if she couldn't get her own way. A lot of the time, the agency doesn't know the extent of some of the clients, or they do and just don't fill us in.. I went in and tried to rest but couldn't, so I took time to play with my grandson. You never really realize until something like this happens that they're lives are in your hands. I think that is why I am shedding so many tears. If God hadn't been in control of the car, I might not have them with me right now. crying again!!!! sorry. Sandy, thank God there was no accident and we are all safe, but pretty shaken up still. SuzanneJ, I've given that a thought in the past with her. Singingpanda, thank you for the support. Alee, Thank you. I wasn't scared for myself. It was for my grandson and daughter. If anything had ever happened to them, I wouldn't be able to go on. So, thank you all some and for being there for me once again. I SURE DO APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!!!!! 

I hope I didn't leave anyone out and if I did, please forgive me. 

OMG! Laurie I'm so happy that you all are ok. Hang in there you know you are strong and took control of the situation. God is good, you will be in my prayers. This client needs more travel accommadations than a car. They need to find someone with a van that can strap her in the back. I agree with Susanne they would've had to picked her up on the side of the road. Good call calling the agency you can't afford for something to horribly go wrong before they find her the help she needs. Take care! Carmen 

Thank you Carmen for your kind words and support. It is very much appreciated. 3 years ago, we had a different client. It was a male and only had issues with his girlfriends. To make a long story short, he sucker punched me in the stomach where I had surgery and I ended up in the hospital. This other agency (not the one I am /was with now, Black flagged us because I called the police. They wouldn't give us any more clients. I really think I need to change my profession now. Oh well. 

Laurie, they are safer in your hands than anyone else's! You are a good mother and grandmother, and excellent care giver, and your daughter and grandson are very fortunate to have you! I truly hope that you have a peace filled evening. Take care of yourself....love you Laurie! You are truly wonderful!  

Thank you so much Stef. Love you to hon:) Every time I look at my grandson, I start to cry. I have been crying all day because it is hard not to see him when they live with me. I have a horrible headach and my eyes are so swollen from all the tears. I'm just way to sensitive I guess. Hope you have a wonderful evening.:) 

Oh Laurie what a terrible experience to have to go through! I'm so glad you had the strength to get though the ordeal while it was happening and the everyone stayed safe! Thank god you had that woman removed as she is a danger to you and your family! Your family and your safety should always come first so you did the right thing! Kids are tough and in time your grandson will not even think about what happened! If I was you if he talks about it I would make it into a adventure for him! Make out it was like watching a good car chase on the tv and he was the star of a action film or some thing! So that way it will seem more exciting to him than scary! When your finished crying ( which you have every right to do) you will see how strong you were and how strong you are! Sending big hugs from England  

Thank you Bren for you support and kind words. I didn't sleep well last night. Cried most of the thinking about the "WHAT IF'S". I know I must sound like such a baby about it, but the most precious people in my life were in my hands for that split minute. My head feels like a beach ball and my eyes are so puffy, it's going to take a week for them to go back to normal size again. Leanne, also thank you for your support and kind words. My grandson is 1, I'm sure it impacted him some as he was screaming his eyes out after the b@#$h started screaming and hitting things. I just can't put them through that anymore. Won't have many gifts under the Christmas tree this year, but my family means a LOT more to me than that. Again, to all my blessed friends here at FS, THANK YOU AND TONS OF LOVE. 

Laurie, sending my love...my thoughts and prayers to you, ...and your daughter and grandson! Take your time - WOW!!! - take all the time you need to recover from this. Of course you were shaken, anyone would be. Hoping you are feeling stronger, and safer, and more able to just breathe today...taking a moment to count my blessings, to be thankful, and to appreciate our friends here on FS. And oh so grateful you and your loved ones are just fine. Really scary stuff! 

Laurie, so glad that you and your grandson are with us. And I'm glad that lady isn't part of your life anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and especially you right now. I pray for peace and normalcy to come back to you. Really appreciate your friendship. God bless you and help you rest. Hugs.