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It's those precious Moments in life....

Okay this one popped out of place.  But true to form Ray Man's tongue is hanging in the mud again. 

They added a little water for their pocket rockets and just kept going from there.

By the end of the night it was a sight to behold!  Is that really my boys?

Dan being the child he is ~ hosed off outside.  Ray Man however snuck in the backdoor and took a different approach.  Don't rich women pay tons of money for these spa treatments?

Makes one wonder if Ray Man is hoping for bath crayons.

 So using this one for his grad. lol  I find it interesting the same 2 are always in the mud.

Some will see a large mess.  Not me I see fun ~ creativity.  For all the chaos that happens in our lives these  are the moments to treasure.  And man they did an awesome job cleaning up. It will be a sad day when they are to grown up for rolling in the mud.

So Dianne will these pics be calendar worthy this year?

Funny when this next picture was taken, I thought what a mess.  But then again I was headed to class.  After tonight I think that wasn't so bad.  But I'm pretty sure this set of clothes will go like the last, in the garbage.  I've pretty much have come to the conclusion a manicured lawn I will never have.  But that's okay, I'd rather look at my boys laughing then the perfect lawn.

Paybacks

Living with RAD.  Is learning to live with paybacks when they do not get their way.  Which one did it?  Who knows.  Last night I was taken to the ER for a severe asthma attack.  Asked if I needed treatments.  Nope have half a box.  You need to take treatments every 4 hours.  Home I realize my treatments are just empty bottles placed back in the box.  Call the DR they can't fill till tomorrow.  The nurse reminds me that I shouldn't wait till I'm out to call.  Yeah I'll remember that.  Never thought I'd be grateful my Dad is Asthmatic.  He is on his way to bring me some treatments to get me by.  So I'm back to how I was yesterday.  My question is do they realize what they are doing?  Or  is it just an instant retaliation with no thought to the outcome.

The actual date.

August 15th will be our date.  Lesson to be learned I need to learn to say "NO"  Not just in my head.  But verbally to those around us.  The purpose of this blog is changing as well.  As many have guessed there are a few postings I will not let my children see.  This will still follow all the fun stuff.  But it will also be on educating on RAD.  Those of you Dan & I let in is because we trust you.  If you are going to interact with our children, you will have to understand how things work inside a RAD.  Like I said I want my miracle.  And will do what is necessary for my children to heal.  So if you have not contacted me you must, because as of August 15th the access will be blocked to those who have not.

I am going Private ~ It's time.

If you want to be included you need to let me know.  You will have to sign in using your email and a password.  We have found a RAD doctor.  Our prayers have been answered.
With that said there are some changes that will be happening.  There can be no more contact with the boys from the biological family.  If you'd like to keep up with them send your email address, I will add you to the blog.  I tried it my way for 5 years.  It is not working.  Imagine trying to be a child and you are starting to make progress in healing from the past.  And every birthday and Easter, Christmas you get a card from well meaning people who say I love you ~ I miss you wish I could see you.  Never forget us and the times we shared.  You are my _______.(Fill in appropriate relationship)  It takes them right back not just to the good memories, but the bad as well.  I can't control going to the store where people bring their abuse into the public eye. I can avoid most bridges, I can avoid neighborhoods, and honestly I could have controlled the blast from the past from day one.  But I had hoped that my children knowing lots of people loved them would out weigh the bad.  I was wrong.  It has kept them in turmoil.  We have 2 RAD children.  One has a 20% chance of recovery.  The other is much higher chance, but things have to change for that to happen.  Some have respected boundaries.  Other's have stomped on them.  And for the one who sent the mother's day card ~ Thank you.
But it comes down to a quote "Our scars remind us the past was real and the future must be different"  I realize some of you are paying the consequences for other's crimes. And for that I am sorry.  Yes Neglect and Abuse is a crime.   And that is another reason I had never stopped the contact prior. But the truth is actions of others have a rippling effect. We are sorry it has to be this way.
We are asking people who love our family to please love them enough to let them go...so they can finally heal.
It was pointed out to me that our children have given Dan & I so much.  This is true.  I won't deny it.  We are a family.  And watching their triumphs have gladden our hearts. But watching the pain, that I must minimize. I will continue to keep updates going.  Once this is private I may go into more detail.  I WANT A MIRACLE ~ and for that to happen we have to put our trust in this DR.  It is such a relief, we finally have someone who understands!!  He described our child to us.  These children are our world ~ and we must do what we can and for them.
REMEMBER THIS IS NOT ABOUT YOU ~ IT IS NOT ABOUT DAN & I ~ THIS IS ABOUT OUR CHILDREN!
Love to all of you, no matter what is in the past Dan & I love each and everyone of you.  We absolutely wish you the best in life.  And to those of you who have supported us ~ Thank you.  And we pray for everyone's understanding in our decision at this time.

I'm thinking of going private blog.

We have a long road ahead.  I'm thinking of going private, since after tracking, I can not figure out who is keeping up with the Piepers.  Message me your email if you'd like  to continue seeing the blog.

Rick's Birthday

Rick requested a day of just family and grandparents.  His meal Italian greens, Lasagna, corn in a butter garlic sauce, with garlic bread.  And for his cake....

A Cherry cheesecake, leaving a portion for Ray man with no topping.
He said other than Ray man's bizarre behavior, it was all good.  We all love his visits home.  He just likes being home.