Many have asked so, here it is.

He was here 4 days when he got a job. He papered this town and several others with his resume. He went to the orchard to ask about picking apples while he waits for his resume to kick in, and they took him on to do the mechanics of the farm. He loves it there, and they love him.

He stopped trying to contact Sticky Head after I had a long serious talk with him. He has been hanging out with several local friends here and doing things cheaply. He is still saving for that truck, and needs at least two more weeks before he can afford it, but every penny is headed at a newer truck for him.

He is doing a bible study once a week with some young men his age. He works on Sunday so no church, but he is studying.

He has a better attitude, a better mood, and he is looking tons better. He has gone from 117 pounds to 129. He no longer looks like a refugee or like he is a manorexic. He fills out his clothes better, and his complextion has cleared up. He still eats way too much sugar, but we are working on that. He is excited about being here now, and has stopped moping about what could have been. He is starting to talk about what will be.

Thank you for all your good thoughts, and prayers. It seems like he is doing well at rebuilding a nice foundation again. He is reading the books we put in front of him, and has done a great job at just breathing long enough to get thru one day at a time. He has not had any alcohol since arriving here (which disproves g/fs theory that he was a lay about drunk) and he has been very helpful round the house.

He wanted to say thanks to all who are cheering for him. He is on his way. Thanks!

That's great news, Dej! No matter how old our children are we're going to worry about them and their well being. Just part of being a good Mom.

yay! no more sticky head and sticky hand.

Nice to hear, Dej...Thanks..

Hey, Dej . I'm happy he's doing so much better. You may have told us before, if you did, I missed it. What does 'sticky head' mean???

I know what you're going through because I have two sons in their 20s. It is always such a worry but they seem to bounce back. It is hard for us nonetheless. Try not to worry too much, you know that you are a good mom.