more laid back and not really into big ordeals...Since his bio MOM
is baking him a 5 layer cake, I am baking a (store bought) pumpkin pie, his favorite...Putting the candles on it and the birthday writting to go with it.....His mother has custody and has just moved into a 2 bedroom apartment....he has to share with his little sister...She already has her side of the room decorated all up....in looking at his side and what he has, I didn't see anything he could call his own... His favorite colors are black and red...Since she will be getting him a new bed when she can, I went and got him a comforter (black on one side red on the other) new sheets and pillow cases, a clock for his wall, and a really nice plush reed blanket......I also purchased a photo frame that is 4" x 12" black with white border inside...as soon as everyone wakes up and leaves for work and school (and I can get my sewing room to myself) I am going to do his name in the fire alpha in red.....
I know this isn't exactly what a 14 year old boy wants really, but I sure hope he sees why I got these instead of getting things that wouldn't last or have real value....
ok realisticly...do you think this is going to be a good gift? he hasn't got anything to really call his own...the blankets he has over there are those little 5x6 throws and he has to share some of them with his sister...I just thought that he could have his own style for himself.....Am I crazy or did I do right????
Well in a few hours it will be to late to change...
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Hope your young man enjoyed his presents. You sounded as if you had out a great deal of thought into his presents
115775I love the idea. You are keeping him warm and protected in 2 ways Love ya Ronny
8321Deanna, I hope he likes it and he probably will because it's a gift from the heart made with lots of love.
3780Deanna, The fact that you care enough to go to this amout of work for him, shows how much you care and I am sure he is feeling a bit scared to make another move right now. Although it is his Mom, she has failed him before and he is insecure about all of this. He will always remember that you care and I am sure he will treasure his blanket and everything else that you have done for him. It really takes just a bit of secure feelings to go a long way with a displaced child. His name on his belongings make them HIS and his alone! He will always remember how much you care! You and your Hubby do wonderful things for these children that you welcome into your lives. Do what makes you feel right about each and every child and you can't go too wrong!! Hugs and Blessings to You and your Family! Linda
24961Deanna, I think you did a wonderful job of picking gifts for him. These are things he will see every day and remember your kindness. H&*.
16434You are awesome every quilt I have given to any age child they drag it from house to house it is like the one thing they always call their own You go girl!!!
2718Just read this post - sorry Deanna - I am glad to see it all went off well. You are one special lady and God bless you for all you do with these children.
He knows what you went to to give him these gifts - you're an angel.
Love and blessings Chris
234506Deanna, I admire you and you husband for your love for these kids. I'm so sure he will love this, and like Jacqueline said, you have no idea the good influence you are giving to these kids. God bless you and yours always. Love,Yoriko
88650Deanna, I think that that is a great idea. I think that knowing that this was purchased and done just so that he could have his own things, that he will love it. Let us know what he thinks, ok? You do such great things with the kids - my parents had 127 foster children - some for a day or two, and some for several years. What a great thing that you do.
44904I also think a curtain is a great idea. He will love the gifts you got for him. You are a great lady,Deanna. My hat is off to you and husband. God bless you both.
51302Deanna I just know he will LOVE all your gifts for "his" room. Mabey a curtain to seperate them would be good too. Your are a very special Lady and Your DH also. Thankyou :)
42046I am so glad for u Deanna with 14 yrs olds u never know what to expect. Sounds like u were right on target especially with the pie. they like to eat what they like. You did well my dear. *
145791whooo hoooo....ok the gifts were ok with him, BUT the pumpkin pie went off with a great big boom.....He ate almost 1/2 of it first thing before school.......I got a big "YOU KNOW ME" OUT OF IT......
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34246I think you'll make him happy!the fact that you make him special is already a sweet gift.
743324My son would have loved it! You know him as well as anyone, so don't worry. Even if he isn't knocked over by it, he will be knocked over by the fact that you cared enough to do this special thing for him.;)
158718Sounds like the perfect gift to me! Every time he snuggles up in them, he'll remember the love. You're right about things not lasting; but the love that you and your family is providing will last for a lifetime in his memory.
Blessings to you for the good work that you do here, and in your home. You influence so many children who live lives that we cannot even imagine.
Love,
Jacqueline
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by camylow
15 Jan 2010
thanks Jacqueline....its 3:30 in the morn and the pumpkin pie (his favorite) just finished baking...its a few hours for me before he gets up....
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