It just never ends with my oldest daughter!

[Karen]

Sending hugs to you, and to your grandbaby. It is sad that AmyBeth is still messing things up, but I am glad that she is at least out of your house, and that Jenna is safe and loved.

[kimlovescats]

Thank you all so much for the loving support! I know that there is nothing else I can do for Amy Beth at this point but to continue to pray for her. My focus is on little Jenna from now on. Thank you for caring!

Love,
Kim

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm so sorry that you're having to go threw this. What a difficult position for a mother to be in. I will pray for you all. Hugs.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I'm so sorry Kim. Jenna is so blessed that she has two wonderful grandmothers to love her and look out for her. One day Amy Beth will wake up and regret so much, it's so very sad.

[Medusa]

Kim, your granddaughter is beautiful and she deserves a better life than the one your daughter would give her. Perhaps this man tried his best to help her (I say 'perhaps' because I'm always suspicious of older men who step in and take over) but all it did was enable her to keep doing the same thing over and over again. My late sister behaved in the same manner. At 15, she married a 42 year old man, had 2 kids right away and ran away at 17, so my parents ended up w/her kids until her husband decided he wanted them. Then when he got tired of them, he'd show up in the middle of the night at our house and the same drama started all over again. My sister never did grow up; she was estranged from her kids until they became adults and they're all dysfunctional as a result of their so-called upbringing. She died at the age of 57, married for the 4th time, and still at that age hadn't learned a thing. Be glad that the other grandmother has stepped in and is giving your granddaughter a chance at a good, drama-free life. I'm sorry that you're going through this. It's tough, I know. I was only 7 years old when it all started for my sister and I can recall it all as though it happened yesterday. Just focus on what's best for your granddaughter, love your daughter but don't enable her, and do what's best for yourself, too.

[carole]

Kim everytime i read your posts about Amy beth my heart just breaks for you, i can only imagine how painful this all is to you, and yes i am glad to that she did not get Jenna back, she is obviously far from ready, what a shame, she is a beautiful wee girl, who deserves only the best, let us hope in a few years Amy beth will get her act together and see that, i send you heaps of hugs, as i know this must hurt so much,take care and stay strong.

[kimlovescats]

I truly appreciate all the support and advice! I think I am finally strong enough or at least fed up enough, to not allow her to use me again.

Kari, I can't believe your little boy is so big! We need some pictures of him from the front view!

[Jods]

sorry Kim, Jenna is looking as cute as ever. I hope Amy Beth finds her way back to her daughter soon, but not too soon. If you know what I mean.

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[kimlovescats]

sorry Kim, Jenna is looking as cute as ever. I hope Amy Beth finds her way back to her daughter soon, but not too soon. If you know what I mean.

Merry Christmas to you and your family

Thank you! Zoey is absolutely precious! My how she is growing!!!

[jazzcat]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope and pray that Amy Beth will figure it out soon.

Jenna sure is a cutie. I'm glad to know she has two great grandmas watching out for her.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that Amy Beth is still getting herself into trouble. I sure hope that something will help straighten her out soon. I'm glad to hear that Jenna is doing well and she sure is a cutie pie. She's very lucky to have other family members that care about her and know how to care for her. I hope that 2008 will be a much better year for you and your family. You've been through too much stress lately. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[joycenalex]

kim, i'll be keeping you, your husband, other daughter and jenna in my thoughts and prayers. jenna has been blessed by both her grandmas.

[moosmom]

Kim,

Things happen for a reason. Thank God Jenna is where she is and not with your daughter. I think it's going to take your daughter hitting rock bottom (if that isn't rock bottom, I don't know what is) to make her realize the whole world doesn't revolve around her. She either needs to poop or get off the pot. If she isn't mother material, admit it, do something about it in the best interest of Jenna and move on.

You and your family will be in my prayers, Kim. Try to have a wonderful holiday.

(((((((HUGS)))))))))

Donna and crew

[ramanth]

*HUGS* I'm so sorry Amy Beth can't see it the way we see it. Hopefully one day the lightbulb will click.

Jenna is blessed to have grandparents like you.