Safe and sound

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My son Jeffrey Jr. came back home today after being with his mom for the first time for just a visit. It is bitter sweet for me. He was supposed to go there and hopefully have a healthier relationship with his mom who hasn't seen him for seven months and supposedly missed him (they have had a pretty rocky relationship compared to most because she favors our daughter a lot). Unfortunately it was business as usual within the first week(the visit was for five). While he was there he told me on the phone that besides being able to see his friends he missed he was looking forward to coming home to us where he was treated fairly and shown that he is cared about. He didn't tell me until there was only a couple of weeks left because he kept hoping it would get better.

This is why I say bitter sweet. When he told me what was going on over there I was of course sickened that my ex would blow such a big opportunity to make up for some very lost time and mistakes she should have thought about after he decided to move away from her(He jumped at the first chance he was told he had). On the other hand it did make me feel kind of good to know that we must be doing something right for him to want to be here rules, discipline, love(lots of love) and all.

He is a very good kid with a good head on his shoulders and a very big heart. I am very glad he is home.