Tuesday March 23, 2010

Today's post-
Te'yler...
Yesterday I got a text from Teyler around 11... He asked me to check him out at 1:00.
He didn't want to stay for the "Ballet Magnificant" performance. So---
Being the awesome Mom that I am- I told him NOT to eat at school and that I would pick him up and take him to lunch.
I love doing things like that for them- You know....
Spur of the moment, fly by the seat of your pants
Fun things!
I checked him out- we had lunch at O'Charley's. It was nice.
I brought him home to take care of Dunkin' and chill out.
Well..
During lunch I received a text from Lisa Lopez-Asst. to Principal...
She told me she had Te'yler's phone.
He was caught texting and Mrs. Snow took up the phone.
Teyler went on and on- about saying it wasn't in class- it was in the hallway...
He said that they should give them more freedom since they are almost ADULTS!
ohh jeez...
I get to the school to pick up his phone-
Lisa informs me that there was ugly language on his inbox...
So- of course I check it out- and HE had been texting this wacko girl in Canada AGAIN!
omg!
I was furious...
When I got home- I told him that we would be taking away everything from him. Itouch-computer-his tv... and his phone!
He doesn't really seem to understand why I am so upset with him.
Tre' talked to him- we just can't get through to him how his behavior is wrong- he motivation is lacking and his desire to please the Lord is lost in his laziness.
I am not sure what more I can do.
Praying for him is a constant~!
He mopped around and pouted all night- he wouldn't eat dinner.
He even resorted to watching Dancing with the Stars since he couldn't sleep.
He certainly is depressed for sure.
He was crying and tearing up all evening.
Uhhhg!
Being a parent is so difficult... being a good parent feels almost impossible!!!
Tre' and I both see where we could have been harder on Teyler- but hind sight is 20/20!!
He isn't a horrible kid- I don't understand why he is doing this stuff.
He has so much to offer-
his attitude just stinks!!!
I really lit into him about his expectations as a Christian...
Is he being a witness for Christ when he is cursing with those that don't proclaim to know the Savior?
Why would they want HIS faith if he acts just like they do?
I pray that these questions really touch his soul.
All I can do is pray like I have for his whole life... Pray that the Lord show himself in a MIGHT way and that Teyler see where he is wrong.
Prayer is powerful!
Prayer is how I express my heart to the Lord-
He already KNOWS my needs-
but when I speak to him about my needs he promises to listen and comfort me.
So-
that is what I am doing today... and everyday....
Praying without ceasing!
Praying for Tre' and I to have direction and faith as we help Teyler grow and become all God has planned for him.
Thank you Lord for teaching us to pray-
~angie