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07/06/2006 09:39:48 AM · #1 |
I am very sad. I have been a 'Big Brother' to a boy who lost his father at age 4 (very sad story) and who is now 10. Great kid - smart as a whip, very sociable, a lot of fun. Anyway, I thought a while ago it was going to be over as his mother started to act very 'inappropriately' (another story probably best left out of the forums). Anyway, they are moving out of state in a few weeks. He told me last night. He was very upset and cried and told me he was going to 'lose his best friend, even if I was an adult.' I stayed strong while with him, but must admit I had a hard time driving home...I cried - yes, real tears and everything - almost the whole way. Almost like I am losing one of my own kids. Not sure if I can do it again.
But I would like to encourage anyone who cares and has a heart to consider the program. It is well worth it and the kids really do apreciate it. It has been a wonderful experience and just feel so...well, depressed he is moving.
I have tons of pictures of him and us doing stuff - tee-ball, fishing, golf, hiking, tennis, swimming in the creek behind his house, turtle hunting, massive lego projects, archery, you name it. I asked if I could post some but his mom would rather I didn't. |
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07/06/2006 09:46:55 AM · #2 |
| Aweeeee Chris that is so sad! Definitely get the little dude's address and don't lose touch with him. I'm sure he would love to see a birthday card or letter from you from time to time. |
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07/06/2006 09:49:58 AM · #3 |
| It sounds like you've developed a life-long friendship and bond with him. Even if you're not able to still do things together, the memories won't fade and I'm sure you'll be back in touch sometime in the future. I commend you for your envolvement. It takes a special person to give their time and love. :) |
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07/06/2006 09:57:37 AM · #4 |
That's gotta be tough. It's cool that you've made an impact on his life.
Perhaps now you can be penpals? Does he have a camera? Trade photos via email maybe? Just a thought. |
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07/06/2006 10:02:40 AM · #5 |
| Hey, Chris. Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully you guys can find a way to keep in touch. It's great that you were able to be such a positive presence in his life. |
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07/06/2006 01:05:17 PM · #6 |
Gary - how have you been? Long time no hear...hope all is well.
In response: yes, I have the address and he has mine and we will keep in touch. He took a few shots of me on front of some of the lego creations we built and I am going to do up a multiple shot mat/frame for him before he leaves. Where he is moving is not far from where my sister lives so I will probably stop in whenever I go south. He doesn't have a camera except for a film cheapo. His birthday is in a few months and I was planning on getting him a digital - he loves all things technical/computer related and has expressed a desire for a digital camera. I may get it before he leaves and it will be an early present. He also has my email and he regularly emails me with things he would like to do (when he heaqrd of the butterfly museum he sent me about two a day to remind me before we went) so I am sure he will continue to write as I will also.
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07/06/2006 02:15:11 PM · #7 |
:(
It is truly a rewarding experience. I was a "big sister" (not the exact title, but the concept was the same) but had to relinquish the role when the parents started abusing the system. I often wonder where she is today.
Be sure to keep in touch, especially since you have been with him through the "growing" years. |
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07/06/2006 05:20:50 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by karmat:
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It is truly a rewarding experience. I was a "big sister" |
It really is rewarding. Kudos to you for your participation! :) |
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07/06/2006 05:35:59 PM · #9 |
good for you for touching a life... it'll likely last him a lifetime. keep in touch with him. we have big brothers here and our company supports it.
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