It seems I bragged too quickly.
Remember that whole “Mom, I need to talk cuz I was tempted to do…” stuff? Yeah, not exactly.
Gabe was seen walking down to the Coop by Rachel’s coworker. Coworker told Rachel. Rachel confronted Gabe. Gabe denies, denies, denies. Rachel wants to believe Gabe. Rachel calls coworker “Are you SURE it was Gabe?” She was sure. Gabe denies, denies, denies.
Rachel calls Kaleb. Kaleb talks to Gabe on phone. Denies, denies, denies. I get home. We confront Gabe together and tell him that he will NOT come with us this weekend if he does not tell the truth (insert something about cutting Grandpa’s grass with scissors). Gabe tells the truth.
Yes, he walked down to the Coop after being told specifically not to go outside until (I) Mom got home.
Yes, he totally manipulated me by telling me all the things he was “tempted” to do when in fact he actually DID them.
Yes he lied to Rachel and Kaleb again and again.
Yes, he thought that a Monster energy drink was good enough reason to disobey, lie, manipulate, lie some more, make mom look like a complete idiot for trusting his “sharing of feelings” and nearly miss out on a trip we have been planning for 2 months..
Yes, I have learned another lesson on how to read whether the boy is telling me a load of crap or not. Yes, I still believe he really does want a baby brother or sister. Yes, I still believe the Holy Spirit told me to get him Taco Bell. No, I don’t know what impact that will have in the long run. No, I don’t know how to get past this crazy lying stuff.
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So… the journey continues. I am curious about your reaction to my comment on the blog “when its star(r)ing you (staring has just one “r”)in the face” about JD… who had major lying issues. If you have not read it, I would appreciate your feedback, as he is now an adult, and we still take what he says “with a grain of salt.”
Be firm. Be smart. Seek Godly wisdom. The adults…you, Kaleb and Rachel… must stand together and speak clearly with one voice.
Your MN daddy will continue to pray for you!
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