Raising Our Grandson January Update ~ I've Made A Request Of Our Son
Vložit
- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- I wanted to give you all an update on what's happening since our big Christmas reunion with our son. Things are constantly happening and changing and so far (knock on wood) it's all been positive. I did decide to make a request of him and, well, that's where this video is coming from. It's been on my heart to share it with you for quite awhile now and I just couldn't ignore it any longer. Much love! Missy
fromtheholler1?...
Email: fromtheholler1@gmail.com
Address:
From The Holler
PO Box 41
Ten Mile, TN 37880
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @fromtheholler
#homesteading #southerncooking #southern #easttennessee #homeschooling #adventures #sweettea #southernfood #quickandeasyrecipe #frugalliving #cooking #cookingathome #cheapmeals #garden #gardening #gardentour #homestead #cooking #downhome #countrylife #countryliving #tennessee #appalachian #appalachia #canning #america #godblesstheusa #homemade #homemadefood #homemadecooking #homemaderecipe #groceryhaul #groceryshopping #groceryhaulonabudget #extremebudget #pantry #freezer #mealplan #challenge #pantry #stock #prepping #prepperpantry #prepper #sober #miracle #prayerworks #addiction
Hi, I'm Missy! I'm a wife, mom and Nanny to my favorite people in the world, and this is our story of how we're raising our 6-year-old grandson on our 2-acre homestead in a tiny blip on the map in East Tennessee. We're homeschooling, gardening, cooking up a storm and canning/freezing everything I can get my hands on to fill my prepper pantries and freezers and bringing y'all with us for the adventure!
Thank y'all for watching and be sure to hit that Subscribe button! We'd love to have you be part of our journey and you don't want to miss out on any of our craziness!
Aiden is incredibly blessed to have you two as his loving Grandparents ❤️🙏♥️ My 17 year olds name is Aiden and I put him through so much with my addiction. We’re rekindling our relationship praise the Lord. Clean 12 years!
I m 76. Recently did cpr on my overdosed daughter while waiting for an ambulance…narcan was given…she survived. I’m now taking medication for severe anxiety..I never had a problem with anxiety in my life until recently. Addiction has destroyed our close relationship…she is now a stranger to me. Her recent behaviour has impacted our entire family, and especially my granddaughter, who now lives with me. I’m doing better now that I’ve stopped seeing her. And I’m applying for custody, at the request of child welfare. I support your need for a letter for Aiden…these kids grow up thinking that they can somehow get their parents to change….a heavy load for a child. My granddaughter is 13, and beginning to understand that she is not responsible for her moms choices. But she’s a sad kid…hoping for the fun mom she had a couple years ago to return.
You're right Mama ❤ it's good to talk about this. Get a group going in your neighborhood and talk about this in your community. Get the mayor or governor involved in doing something about this
You may be the one who will save lives talking about this in the community ❤
Stumbled across your video today. We struggled with this in my family. 😢Thank you for sharing. You do have a voice. And we are listening. New sub!
Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you found us 💜💜
Missy, I applaud you once again for putting Aiden first. That sweet little boy is so lucky to have you. I pray your son remains clean and healthy. You are a strong woman and a great Mom/Gma. Bless you…
From your lips to God's ears! That is our daily prayer also. We're very blessed to be able to raise this boy to where he knows nothing but love and stability, the way it should be 💜💜
Being a relatively new subscriber I hadn't caught up with this part of your lives. It hit home hard! We have 3 grown kids. 8 grandkids. My oldest son will turn 43 in April, in prison. His criminal and addiction life started at 16. He stole my wife's jewelry and pawned it. This is a big, good looking, athletic guy with a genius IQ. And for 27 years he's either been in prison or on the street addicted. Just before he went this time his heart stopped. And a fellow addict he didn't even know narcanned him 4 times and he came back. We raised his son from the age of 4. He has 3 other kids in other parts of the country who we'll never know. This one is 20 now. Hate's drugs and avoids his parents for the most part because of it. His mother is a junkie too. He love's the stock market! A eccentric young man who moved in a little house with his girlfriend recently. He just paid $144,000 for a new double wide. With a cashier's check! He gave us $2500 worth of stock for Christmas. I worked for over 44 years and never made big money. So this kind of thing overwhelms me. My point is this. Silver linings come when we least expect them. I am a 3rd stage colorectal cancer survivor. I fought it for a year in 2012-2013. COVID put me in a coma in December 2020 and my wife was told I probably wouldn't be home. Here I am! I'm seeing a trend in our grandchildren's generation. They are shying from drugs because of their addicted parents. I've noticed it for a few years now. I pray I'm right. And we found out at midnight when the new year came in that we're gonna be great grandparents! Be strong. As long as they breathe there's hope! I'm praying for y'all, your son, and your grandson! God bless y'all!🙏♥️
Congratulations on the new great grand! What an amazing way to kick off the new year 🧡 We can't ever lose hope in our children. That's not an option. I agree, as long as he's breathing then there's hope for sobriety, reconciliation with family (his son is most important), and a chance of having a future without the weight of the drugs tearing him apart daily. I appreciate you sharing some of your story. I'm truly blown away by the reactions and comments I've received on this video. Our little support community is growing by leaps and bounds and I'm honored to call y'all friends 💜
It has taken me 3 days to watch this entire video. I have cried for all of us moms going thru this with our children. You are a wonderful nana and a wonderful mother. You have my highest respect. Reading these comments and going thru what I do with my daughter now I feel like I’m not alone. We are all here for one another. Strength in numbers and strength in The Lord Jesus Christ. Hugs 🙋♀️💕
We're all here for you any time you may need anything ❤️
Hi Missy...this video resonated so deeply with me, as I have also been dealing with my youngest son's addiction for the past 12 years. God bless you and your husband for stepping up and raising Aiden. I pray for all of you, and for the healing of your son. ❤
Bless your heart! It's a tough journey but I'm so thankful I'm no longer on it alone! I'll be praying for you and your son 💜💜 I'm always here if you need anything! ❤️
We are going through the same thing. I am going to make the same demand to my son these kids are need to know they are never to be blamed.
They go through enough already and if I can make this happen for mine then maybe...just maybe one day he'll be able to understand. That's my hope 💜
Thanks for this video! Been a rough day with my little guy crying for his mama. Both my grandsons had their mom everyday for the last five years and a regular basis and she was a very loving, good mom and then she left around Christmas with her new boyfriend very little contact since. I hardly know the words to comfort them and I am splitting mad at my daughter. Learning to accept and be ok with our children suffering from addiction and what addiction does to them is the most difficult part.
Bless their little hearts 😢💜 I'm so glad Aiden doesn't have memories of his egg donor! I can wing it on answering questions about his dad but she's a whole other story. Hugs, my dear friend 🧡
I would just love to see my grandson. She will not allow it again. This happens when the drugs enter. I have put him in Gods hands and pray for his protection. God bless you. Praying. 💕
I lost my daughter to suicide 5 years ago. She overdosed on her bipolar meds along with other "stuff".. my heart is with you and your son and I pray he is in rehab getting much needed help.
I'm so sorry for your loss! I can't imagine 😢 💔 I'm sending you huge hugs, Mama 💜💜💜
My heart is with you. I will be praying that God give you strength. Much love to you 💕
Hi, I am in the same position as you and have been in this for over 10 years with my daughters. I have 2 daughters and I am in this heart breaking situation with both of them. I get what you’re saying about enabling. It’s hard for a momma. It’s just heartbreaking and the late night hours of pacing and the sleepless nights and the worrying. It doesn’t end. Thank you for your video. I am glad I am a subscriber to your channel. God bless you and your family.
Oh how I wish I could give you a big ol hug right now! Bless your heart ❤️ I'm so glad we found each other 💜💜💜
My heart goes out to you and your family. Our family deals with a similar situation. It's very hard for people who have never delt with this to fully understand what addiction can do to the whole family. It's a day by day struggle. God Bless.
Oh it can totally tear even a strong family apart! It almost did it to mine. We're still picking up the pieces. I've always said I wouldn't wish this on anyone but you're right, they don't understand unless they're in the trenches too. 💜💜💜
Thank you for being real. I totally understand where you are coming from.. i had to do cpr on my son through drugs. I now live with anxiety, agoraphobia, and PTSD. You are doing a fantastic job with Aiden. Stay safe 😇
Oh bless your heart! I've struggled with those same things myself and I know how dark it is in that place. To be honest, I still struggle with them. It's a battle. I'm so sorry you've had to go through that 😔 💔 💜
I’m new to your channel. I first watched your pantry organization and then your grocery hauls. Love them. I watched the clip with JellyRoll this past week. It touched me addiction is not the face we once thought of. It’s our close family members and friends that we never thought it could happen to.
Thank you so much for being here with us and for your kind words! 💜💜 It's definitely not what it used to be, at all. It's way more scary and dangerous than it's ever been! 😢
Missy, I too have a daughter with addiction and a granddaughter born addicted taken at 3 weeks. She is living with the paternal grand parents. Both parents are i 22:01 n jail. So thankful I found your channel because you are right nobody wants to talk about it.❤❤
It's just sad, ain't it?! Why is this so taboo for people to talk about?!
Even my closest friends don't want to hear about it. So thankful I found your channel.
@tammyhalderman2031 I lost a lot of friends, even a few that had been with me for 50+ years! I learned they were never my true friends. It's funny how you figure these things out when something happens. I'm glad we found each other! 💜
Me too!❤️
Yes
Thank you, my son who will be 43 this year went through his addiction when he was 16 17 years old, thankfully he was made to get help before he ever overdosed. But I went to every local police I could asking for help and all I got was they would talk to him, It was even suggested his older brother help me get him in the car to have him drug tested. I know my son I knew his was on drugs. But it took him missing to much school and having to go to court, I went to his probation officer and told her he was on drugs, he was put into a wayward childrens home until her turned 18. He will tell anyone that was all that saved him, like I said he is in hisn 40s now so I was blessed. Thank you for sharing your story, something drew me to your channel and I am so glad I clicked on you.
I'm so glad you chose to listen to that guidance and wound up here too 💜💜 What a success story! That gives me more hope than you'll ever know ❤️❤️❤️
It is a rough road, my parents did not understand all they saw was his attitude towards me, he was very hateful, his dad was working away, and when he came home on the weekend we would spend the entire time searching for our son. I hope for your sake and your grandsons your son gets well. @@FromtheHoller
Thank you Missy ,So many families are going through this NIGHTMARE. Addiction is such a hard thing to go through. And amen to you. every drug addict is someones child.
No parent should have to go through this because it is the hardest thing you will go through.you are scared to death when the phone rings in the middle of the night.I know for myself
the only time i got rest was when my son was in jail because i knew where he was at.And we love you MISSY and thank you so much for these updates.
Oh if I had a nickel for every night I spent walking the floors, crying myself to sleep or tossing and turning I'd be a rich girl! I'm like you, I slept the best when he was in jail. Absolutely 💯 It broke my heart to know he was in there but I at least knew where he was and that he was safe.
Thank you for being real and sharing your heart and story ❤
Thank you for sticking around and allowing me to do so 💜
Hello Missy, I just seen your taco soup video for the first time today (which I’ll be making over the next couple of days). When I heard your beautiful Tennessee accent something told me to subscribe.
An hour later this video popped up and I knew why. Your are an absolute angel. It takes a lot to try to help and be there for someone who is an addict. What makes you extraordinary is that you are there to raise your grandson. Family first. ❤️❤️❤️
I live in the country near a small town in Ontario Canada. My two daughters live in that small town which has so many people from 13-65 that are addicted to fentanyl, heroin, opiates, and every other drug you can think of. Thank God my girls haven’t got caught in that trap. Unfortunately my youngest age 31 has lost 6 friends in two months. One thing that I found with the friends she has lost was their families had thrown them away. I try to help some of them and let them know that they mattered but they were lost without that security of family. Never give up on your son. As long as he knows that he won’t give up either.
That drugs are so bad here that the police are tell people who smoke pot to buy it from the government pot stores because the was a high school boy that went with his friends to smoke a joint between classes. The young boy dropped dead on his first drag. It turns out the pot was laced with fentanyl which he had never had before. The other two boys weren’t affected because they had used it before.
People often say to me why do you care about these drug addicts and I have always said they are someone’s baby someone’s brother or sister someone’s and her uncle someone’s grandbaby. I may sound crazy but I hold the hope the med beds will soon be released taking away all addictions. This is a Nicola Tesla invention that has been around for years. What angers me the most is that these drugs were created by CIA and royal mounted police. And funded by governments to do exactly what they are doing.
You are a very special lady. Please keep being you and spreading the word because people need to be aware if we are going to beat this.
I look forward to watching all your videos. Sending Love and healing white light to your son, grandson, you and your husband. ❤️❤️❤️ And to all those who are going through the same experience. ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Hello, new friend! It never ceases to amaze me how people are put into our lives at just the right moments and you are no exception 🧡 It truly breaks my heart to know that even across our Northern border this epidemic is running rampant. I'm thankful for people like you who care and holds hope for the ones who are sinking 💜💜
I’ve recently found your channel and I love you! I just assumed you had your grandson because of addiction. There are so so many grandchildren being raised by their grandparents. Don’t feel that you have to explain anything to us. Aiden seems very happy with you and Paps. None of us know what we would do if we were put in that situation. All I know is what you said and that’s that I would do anything for my children or grandchildren. God bless you and your family.
And we're so glad you're part of our little family on here! I had no clue how many grandparents were doing this until I told my story on here! I was shook and shocked. There are hard days but there are far more great days and that's what makes it all worth it. We love you, too, and we appreciate you being here ❤️
Thank you for being real and sharing your life with us. I dont have a child in this situation, but I have family members and friends who deal and have dealt with addiction. My heart goes out to you and your family. Aiden and your son are so blessed to have such a beautiful momma. You are a beautiful soul, and you keep doing you!
My prayers are with you all as you travel through this journey.
Thank you, sweet friend 🧡
11:15 THIS❤
I’m a new subbie. Found your channel through food related collaboration but never will you get kickback free m me on the content yiu share on your channel. It’s your channel and your platform to speak on so I’m sorry that other individuals have not been so understanding. With that being said I’ve dealt with addiction nearly my whole life. Both my parents were and are alcoholics (my dad is passed) and my younger brother is a drug addict. When I turned 21 I spent most weekends in the bar getting drunk but it took 1 night fir me ti he completely out of control and thinking irrational to realize I was heading in a bad direction. It was the realization of not being in control of myself and knowing I come from a family of addicts that scared me into stopping that lifestyle in its tracks. I am now 50yrs old and can count on one hand how many alcohol beverages I’ve had since that night. I do nt know that I was textbook described an alcoholic but if I wasn’t, I was headed that way. I have a lot of medical issues that I’ve had since birth that cause severe depression at times and I could very well pick up a bottle to kill the pain and be right back to that young 20 something year old but thankfully I’ve found the strength not to. I have a birthmark that covers most of my face and because of it I’m legally blind so it makes it so hard to understand why my loved ones (mom & brother) who are healthy and have seemingly good lives choose their addictions over my pleas for them to get help. Addiction is not only hard for the addict but it is extremely hard for their family and lived ones that are bystanders watching with nothing to numb their pain. Your grandson is so lucky to have you and your husband Thankfully there are no children involved in my case but your pain of dealing with a loved ones addiction is shared. Prayers to you and your family and thank you for sharing. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You have no idea how much I value your kindness and kind words. 💜💜💜
Where is aiden`s morher?
Thank God he has you and your h7sband❤
She abandoned him right after he turned 3
I just saw one of your videos on my feed. I have a knot in my throat, you are without a doubt one of the bravest women I've ever listen to. So I decided to join your CZcams family. So it reminds me to pray for you and your family. God bless you and keep you and make his light to shine upon you.
Bless your heart! I don't know about brave but I refuse to sit back any longer and suffer in silence. This needs to be brought to the forefront and talked about. Our kids deserve that. They're not worthless or nasty. They're ours! They're still loved and wanted. 💜💜💜
Missy, you are doing things the right way. I would do it no other way. My grandchildren are my world and I would do anything for them. I also even though they are not living in our household, guide them and give them the advice and insight as if they were. I love what you are doing. We have dealt/deal with two types of addiction in our family and it is heartbreaking and hard and gut wrenching all at the same time. Both of ours are in recovery, but they do fall, saving grace is they see and pick up and start again from where they were. Keep faith and trust in the lord.
Thank you, sweet friend 🧡 Those baby grands just seem to have a way of making it all better, don't they?! Big hugs to you 💜💜
Hugs & love to you Missy.@@FromtheHoller
Thank you I'm a new sub today glad you have that blessed boy there are so many grandparents raising there grand children my daughter is raising her 3 grandchildren. This seems to be the way of the future for alot of folks.god bless you
Thank you and welcome to the channel 💜 We're blessed to have you. And bless your family!
I applaud you for your bravery and courage in discussing this relevant topic. I just love your videos and have been enjoying them for awhile now. Is it rude to ask about Aiden's mother? Aiden is blessed to have you both but I was just curious. If I have overstepped I sincerely apologize.
Not rude at all! I actually did a video answering that question but I'll give you the short answer. She decided she didn't want to be a mother to Aiden 4 years ago and disappeared. We haven't seen or heard from her since and he doesn't have any real memory of her. We're ok with that 😏 Thank you for your sweet words! They're very appreciated 💜💜
I agree with your request/demand made to your son. I really understand the multiple overdoses and narcan issues. My daughter overdosed and died in a Taco bell bathroom. Thankfully she was revived on site with 2 narcan. A 3rd was administered at the Hospital. Her path of addiction has led to multiple overdoses, multiple incarcerations, multiple mental health treatment centers, and multiple relapses. This is year 7 and we are currently estranged for 6 months. I don't know when or if I will ever see or talk to her again but I pray for her recovery and healing multiple times a day. This Momma's heart is devastated 💔😭🙏🙏🙏
Oh how I wish I could give you the biggest hug right now! My heart is breaking for you 🧡 They just don't understand what they're doing to their moms, the whole family, but especially to their moms. Stay strong and know you've got a friend here that'll be by your side and understands no matter what 💜💜💜
I'm sorry for rambling in the prior comment. But it's overwhelming at times as we all know. I had intended to mention the enabling thing that I handled much better than my wife did. But she eventually overrode her heart with common sense. Tough love is tough for everybody!
No need to apologize at all! I'm touched by your story ❤️ I'll admit, my hubs was able to stick to his word better than I did in the beginning. We couldn't seem to be able to get on the same page for quite some time. Mama's heart got in the way too often. But once I learned I was doing more harm than good, that all changed. It's a hard thing to do but I believe if I hadn't made the changes I made then my son wouldn't be here now. 😉