Farmland Quilter Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Don't know if I mentioned this here but our 19 (soon to be 20) year old grandson came to live with us from CA after he graduated from HS. He is bi-polar and after further testing here in IA we learned he has disgraphia (unable to write much more than his name with pen or pencil; Disgraphia = can't do simple math in his head, must use calculator; Difficulty recalling stored information from memory and is emotionally and physically delayed (just now hitting puberty). He has been accepted into Vocational Rehab and just finished job evaluation with Goodwill. He has applied for 2 different jobs but it is hard to find things he can do. Please pray he can find some type of work. His room is right beside my quilting and sewing rooms and he plays x-box all day long and heavy metal music. He's intelligent, co-operative, good about taking his meds, helps outside on farm IF there is something to do. But at the age of 61 I really need some alone time. I've been on the farm all my life and with the exception of DH I am used to and like being ALONE a lot of the time. Please pray he will find some work and soon! I'm trying so hard not to be short with him but as the stress goes up so does my patience. Thank goodness spring is coming and there will be more he can do outside. I'm asking everyone I know to be in prayer abou this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I would ask that he wear earphones when playing his music:o I have little tolerance for heavy metal and I don't think it is unfair to ask him to use a headset. I am sorry it has taken so long to find out all of his medical problems. It probably has been equally hard on him not feeling like he "fits in" with the rest of his age group. You are kind to take him in, but remember too that you need to take care of yourself and your DH, both mentally and physically. I will pray he finds work soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Ditto on what Cheryl says....praying that all works out for you all soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I'll be praying for all of you. It is not easy to find work with any kind of disability much less compounded by multiple disabilities. I know that there is something for him that is special, so keep your faith strong! {{{{Hugs!}}}} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers for you, DH, and your grandson. It is a comfort to know God will carry us through our trials, if we just let him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 When I taught school we were able to help place children with similar disabilities at yard and garden centers. You might give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers coming your way, Cheryl. Sure hope your grandson is able to find a job soon. Don't forget to take care of yourself too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers and hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers for you Cheryl. I wouldn't handle the music well either! LOL I know exactly what you mean about how you get used to quiet time. Makes it difficult. Cheryl gives you very good advice about headsets. That will help you keep your sanity. God bless you for taking him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I love metal, but I can understand that it would really bug you if you didn't like it and it was loud when you were used to peace and quiet. If someone had a country music station turned up loud, I'd go out of my mind! Goodwill is a great organization to work with people with delayed capabilities. I pray he will get a job with them and feel fulfilled in his life. Bless you for taking him in. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers are coming your way. You may also try earplugs for yourself. If your sewing machine or longarm is facing the door you would probably see people entering so you wouldn't be surprised. The earphones for him is an excellent suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers and hugs!! Now, me? I like Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Nazareth and Poison. But for the new ones. I CAN'T STAND THEM!!!! Headphones may be the answer. Why should he disrupt the whole house? He might even like 'em! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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