tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post6109109408501527273..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: A Story of Deliverance - Part IIIDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-24697877852461710722007-07-24T14:11:00.000-06:002007-07-24T14:11:00.000-06:00Dawn, thank you for posting on my blog and telling...Dawn, thank you for posting on my blog and telling me about your stories being here. It's so hard for me to read all this...I lived thru this side of it also. I watched the dwnward spiral thru high school and into his adult years. I lived with his parents in my early 20s and saw first-hand their pain and confusion. Man, I remember all the lies, manipulation and deception as if it was yesterday. <Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937717977629335797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-38372477338943990702007-02-25T20:19:00.000-07:002007-02-25T20:19:00.000-07:00This must have been such a tough experience to go ...This must have been such a tough experience to go through! I'm so thankful the outcome holds God's handprint over Kevin's!kpjarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425417734069925095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-5250434787239144332007-02-24T15:22:00.000-07:002007-02-24T15:22:00.000-07:00AS a youth worker, I saw so many kids go through t...AS a youth worker, I saw so many kids go through these things. It was heartbreaking and so few of them ever made it out. Kevin is so fortunate to have had you and the foundation of Christ that saved his life!!!Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03181826427906423606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-42124238449839941352007-02-24T12:54:00.000-07:002007-02-24T12:54:00.000-07:00I'm sorry for your heartache over the years...I ca...I'm sorry for your heartache over the years...I can't imagine what you've gone through. But, I'm glad God's grace is greater than any sin...and that within that loving grace, you have your son again..walking in the light. Blessings to you Dawn!Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-36346520756328311422007-02-24T10:08:00.000-07:002007-02-24T10:08:00.000-07:00Praise God you and Kevin got through this, and tha...Praise God you and Kevin got through this, and thank you and him for having the courage to share that journey. Only He knows how many lives it will help.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127746214155107976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-69036395501850037642007-02-24T09:22:00.000-07:002007-02-24T09:22:00.000-07:00Oh Dawn, my heart aches for you for all you have b...Oh Dawn, my heart aches for you for all you have been through and yet rejoices for God's hand over you and your son. As I read your story, and your son's, I tried to replace Kevin's name with my son's name and really take it what it would be to go through what you went though as a mother with him, feeling it all from your perspective. Man! That was humbling!Would I be unwavering in my faith as I staceyhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789339040171189103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-87354807972992978152007-02-23T21:59:00.000-07:002007-02-23T21:59:00.000-07:00Dawn...the strength of your story...that you endur...Dawn...the strength of your story...that you endured...it gives me hope for when my own son might do something that greatly disappoints me. God know when or what that will be but it is just life, isn't it? I praise God for your story. Thank you for reaching out to me. You know drug addiction of a close family member is part of my story. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for being REAL.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327477089334553493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-20282109519732817852007-02-23T17:18:00.000-07:002007-02-23T17:18:00.000-07:00Chapter three. My word, Dawn.First, Kristen, if yo...Chapter three. My word, Dawn.<BR/><BR/>First, Kristen, if you read your mom's comments, please know that no one thinks you were a bad sister to Kevin when this was going on. You were a teenager.<BR/><BR/>Trust me when I tell you that ALL of us were teenagers and we know that it's all about self. It's such a natural part of growing up, being totally centered on yourself, that we all have to go Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-76088226178555568202007-02-23T11:14:00.000-07:002007-02-23T11:14:00.000-07:00I really can't imagine and yet I remember what my ...I really can't imagine and yet I remember what my parents went thru thank the Lord for His Grace!Lala's worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888227099123265114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-74255809693099545002007-02-23T10:02:00.000-07:002007-02-23T10:02:00.000-07:00Dear Dawn...as I just commented to Kevin, my 4 bro...Dear Dawn...as I just commented to Kevin, my 4 brothers all got in simialar trouble as he did and 3 of them did prison time. He's making me understand what my brothers were going through and you're making me understand what my parents must have gone through. None of them have ever really talked about it to me, so I'm feeling like Kristen, like my head was in the sand at that time!! Hugs xoxoCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-26607074307747674352007-02-23T01:27:00.000-07:002007-02-23T01:27:00.000-07:00this seriously must have been the worst feeling fo...this seriously must have been the worst feeling for you as a mother. i can only imagine.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11694748967365835820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-439211589896955322007-02-22T20:25:00.000-07:002007-02-22T20:25:00.000-07:00The pains don't end with labor do they? They just...The pains don't end with labor do they? They just relocate - sometimes to the neck (or behind!), often to the heart.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Linda about Kevin's honesty in relating his story. I know you must be proud of the man he has become. It takes a certain kind of strength to shoulder the responsibility for our actions rather than place the blame elsewhere.<BR/><BR/>Your side of the story Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-86857505196415819332007-02-22T19:27:00.000-07:002007-02-22T19:27:00.000-07:00I just can't imagine Dawn. I think all of us have...I just can't imagine Dawn. I think all of us have been there to one degree or another. I know my kids did some things we had no inkling of until they "fessed up" much later in life. <BR/>The thing I think is so encouraging is that Kevin takes full responsitiblity for what he did. He is so open and honest. I really admire that.<BR/>Like Diane - I'm so glad we know this story had a happy Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-40483541658370647602007-02-22T16:45:00.000-07:002007-02-22T16:45:00.000-07:00Dawn, it is amazing how deceptive those so close t...Dawn, it is amazing how deceptive those so close to us can be especially when drugs are a motivating factor. It seems the parents are always the last to know. <BR/><BR/>I believe that by you and your hubby bringing Kevin into the station that may have been a pivoting moment. I feel so much empathy for you as you describe him sleeping in the back seat and the realization of all that was Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607715989128073051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-6271222002377718242007-02-22T11:59:00.000-07:002007-02-22T11:59:00.000-07:00Dawn,I read Kevin's story first and then yours. I...Dawn,<BR/>I read Kevin's story first and then yours. I can just feel your pain as I read your memories of that difficult time.<BR/>I also went to work around the same time you did to earn money for college expenses. <BR/>I think kids will find a way to do what they choose to do, whether we work or stay at home with them. <BR/>You and your husband were quite obviously loving and caring parents.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-39567430111498068772007-02-22T10:42:00.000-07:002007-02-22T10:42:00.000-07:00Wow. Your stories thus far are a real encourageme...Wow. Your stories thus far are a real encouragement to me. We're going through our own tunnels of life right now and sometimes it takes continual reminders to focus on THE light at the end. I praise God that Bonehead hasn't gone so deeply into the darkness, but any prodigal child causes pain to their parents. Our hearts ache. We want to shelter and protect, then the next day we want to groovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-52630955611575152362007-02-22T10:16:00.000-07:002007-02-22T10:16:00.000-07:00Im still enjoying your stories... and each time I...Im still enjoying your stories... and each time I am amazed with your strength through it all and how you never gave up on Kevin. I know this story has touched me and given me the reassurance that God is good! Thanks for sharing.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004141713017997665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-46741130363360505542007-02-22T07:37:00.000-07:002007-02-22T07:37:00.000-07:00I can only imagine the pain you have gone through ...I can only imagine the pain you have gone through with this. I am learning so much from you and Kevin. Thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097238581537624315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-71104884372192903992007-02-22T06:09:00.000-07:002007-02-22T06:09:00.000-07:00"Tortured" is the word that sticks out....it is a ..."Tortured" is the word that sticks out....it is a shared....tortured journey between son and parents. <BR/><BR/>Still, God's truth prevails. Simply put, we have a choice between, "Tortured....and Truth." <BR/><BR/>I am so glad for all of you--that Kev chose Truth. <BR/><BR/>DianeDiane Vierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-21474328645881928482007-02-22T05:09:00.000-07:002007-02-22T05:09:00.000-07:00We mostly bore it alone and didn't tell anybody. ...We mostly bore it alone and didn't tell anybody. It was embarrassing and shameful, and we felt like horrible parents. You were gone to school and then moved out. We were exhausted, and a lot we didn't even know the extent of it.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-57472901060150731622007-02-22T00:57:00.000-07:002007-02-22T00:57:00.000-07:00As I said to Kevin, I feel like I must have had my...As I said to Kevin, I feel like I must have had my head in the sand. Or else you were just not telling me all that was going on because most of everything I'm reading I'm learning along with everyone else. I knew a little bit, but nothing like all of this.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910080965809798692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-19448679789108314012007-02-21T22:38:00.000-07:002007-02-21T22:38:00.000-07:00I am so glad we're reading this on this side of Ke...I am so glad we're reading this on this side of Kevin's rehabilitation and not still during his addiction. God truly had His hand on Kevin during his prodigal years. So many things could have turned out so tragically but for God's watchkeep over him. <BR/><BR/>Jessica is much better today, praise God, and Mikki is home tonight! I'll be posting an update soon...Diane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.com