DAY 2-GRANDMA "D" IS HERE!
Grandma "D" has arrived. (Brent's Mom) We picked her up at the airport around 11:30am this morning and spent the day just hanging out. The above photo of the most perfect palm tree ever was taken this afternoon when we stopped at the Coconut Point mall for some shopping and wild cherry icee's with Grandma. As you all know, it is my most favorite mall in the whole world. Not so much because of the shops - we have a lot of the same ones in Indy. However, the ambiance and the environment are just so rockin' there. I love it! When I saw that palm tree, I had to snap a photo of it. It's a beautiful & perfect reflection of what Florida is all about. If I could, I'd plant palm trees in every square inch of my yard back home. Unfortunately, they'd never survive after summer though. While walking, I managed to catch a glimpse of Brent, his Mom, and Brennen walking ahead when I stopped to grab my camera. I thought the shot was neat - just a candid moment between the three of them - three generations.
The photo below was taken after our icee's and ice cream...Grandma D with her son and her two grandchildren.
The photo below was taken after our icee's and ice cream...Grandma D with her son and her two grandchildren.
BELOW: Just another glimpse of the Coconut Point Mall and how gorgeous it is.
ABOVE: Kenidi Grace with Grandma D on the playground.
ABOVE & BELOW: The kids playing on the playground at the Coconut Point Mall
ABOVE: Ummm Melissa...this shot is for you girl. Yes, it is of Brent with two different cell phones up to his ears - doing none other than - working....working...working...
And lastly, this is Brennen teasing his Dad about being on the phone "again" while I was trying to snap a quick family shot of the four of them. Notice...Brent trying not to laugh...
Even though he is always working, that hard work is what allows us to be here - vacationing together and making memories together once again. We love you Daddy!
PS...Please pray for us and little Miss Kenidi on this trip. We have endured three instances in the past 4 days while dining in restaurants where she is getting looks and comments made from other individuals at close by tables. One night was totally undeserved. She was being a perfect angel. The other two instances were when she was belting out that scream of hers that she does when frustrated or trying to get attention. Beings that she cannot speak or communicate with us like a normal 5 year old would, she expresses herself with the yell or scream that comes across to others as an out of control child. If you aren't familiar with her circumstance and her special needs issues, she would look to be just unruly and depleted of parental discipline. To most it probably looks as though she is misbehaved and I can appreciate that. However, we've had an older gentleman and an older woman say things out loud on two separate nights that were very hurtful and very disheartening to me as her Mother. I actually had to speak up and comment back to the woman earlier today because I just couldn't take it anymore. Bottom line, I ask that you just pray for me and my patience with these individuals as well as pray that I don't end up in jail before this vacation is over with. I say that with every bit of sincerity too. I am appalled and dismayed at the boldness of some of these people in this world now days. As if special needs children don't have enough to fight through in life, then you have shallow spectators from afar that are ever so quick to judge because our child looks and appears normal from the outside. Special needs children never asked to be born that way. People need to quit punishing them for the life they were given. They had no choice in the matter. Unfortunately, Kenidi is experiencing anxiety and frustration a lot in the past week or so. It shows in her inability to express herself properly. So...I hope that we all survive the next 5 weeks down here without having to "throw down" with some of these grumpy old people. Christian or not, I'm not afraid to speak my mind when someone is spitting out expletives off the cuff in reference to an innocent child. Don't make me bring out the ol' "Angie DeNease" in me. Ha ha! It wouldn't be a pretty site whatsoever.
XOXOXO, Angie (a.k.a. the "scrapper" headed for Southwest Florida's city lock up)
posted by Angie (Angelica Grace Designs) @ 9:30 PM
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Oh girl I feel your pain-I remember when Drew was 3 and in the middle of one of his impulsive episodes at Target-a police officer told me to get my boy in check! Well,just because my name is Grace doesn't mean that I have any! I lost it and defended Drew till I was the one out of control with everyone staring at in Target.
We are mothers-it's what we do,defend our young. Praying with you-Grace
Angie,
Tell Brent two phones is two too many on vacation. lol
But i understand how important work is for him.
As far as the couple in the restaurant, I would have replied back to them. They would have left that restaurant screaming themselves. Don't let ignorant, hateful people ruin your vacation.
ps... you should make your first collect call to me... Brent only has two hands. So there is no room for a third cell phone.
Hope you are having a great time with everyone
Angie, I have just found your blog in the last few weeks. I am adding you and Kendi to my prayer list. I don't know the whole story with her but she is a beautiful little girl. I agree with you about the way the world is today. Just sad!
Enjoy your vacation and ignore those old people!
Angie, I feel your pain. I had an altercation with a grumpy old fat woman in the grocery over my special little guy.
This "scrapper" momma bear gave it right back to the old hag and asked how the menopause was going?
Sending you prayers to stay out of the "slammer", but if you need back up......give this girl a call! haha
Melissa Roark
Hey! Do you need someone (a.k.a. me) to come help you kick some serious butt?
Just give me the signal, and I'll jump in the car and just head south.........
Oh Angie I will pray for you guys.. I can imagine how hard that is for you.
That mall looks fabulous!!
Rachel
wanted to ask you how you guys found out about bonita springs? maybe i should consider a vaca there with my family..
Oh Angie,
I am so sorry you all have had to experience that!!!!! How rude of these people!!! I feel your pain too!! We have sure had our share of looks! Bailee was about 5 when she began to get more frustrated than she ever had before. It is something you say older people, we have noticed they stare more at Bailee than any other group of folks! I have been so bold as to say " If you had to walk a day in her shoes you would understand"! It is so hard on these kids and they just cannot help it! I am praying for you girl cause I am right there with ya! Have a wonderful day tomorrow!
Hugs!
Rhonda
Hey Scrapper! I can relate! Honey we will all pray, meantime, that is your "baby girl!" You do what you got to do! Unfortunatly, you get the "scrapping part" honestly. Do You remember when that chic ran you over in st.pete florida? I really wanted to beat that woman and repent later, Ha Ha. It is hot there any kid is going to be a little unruly. I myself hate when parents don't discipline their children, it's just a shame, that they can't look at Brennen and see how well behaved he is . That should let folks know, there must be a reason that Kenidi would be screaming.-----------Smile, spin, and leap! Mommy Loves you guys!
Hi Angie....I am one of those behind the scene gals that keep up with your family via the internet...I am not technologically adept (have mercy!) but I can open an e-mail...I enjoy receiving them and seeing how the Lord is blessing AGD Designs...I have been following Kenidi's progress...Please hang in there...I am also filled with dismay that others are so blunt in the public arena of life......I think you know that we are their greatest advocates until they can speak for themselves. told you I was not technology savvy...hit the wrong button...but anway, do what you have to do and say what needs to be said....God's grace will be sufficient! Enjoy your vacation!
y can speak for themselves.
People are so rude! Uggg. Tell them to mind their own business. And tell them if you wanted their opinion, you would ask them for it, otherwise, keep their mouth SHUT! Amen sister??? Don't worry about them. Have a great time and thank God that you are not shallow like they are! I'll be praying for you. Keep sending us the gorgeous pictures :) Robin
Do they not remember that this happend to them at one time in there life? That is what cracks me up they forget, it happens to all of us. There is no perfect child. They all have temper tantrums. People are so tactless and so quick to judge. I feel for you and my kids are not special needs but Lauren is black so people always make comments some great some very rude. Hang in there. People are so lost. Katie
I am sorry for the bad comments from those people. That makes me remember an episode with me daughter. She was 3 before I finally agreed to let her participate in the Halloween Parade in our small town. She was so cute dressed as a giraffe. She is in a wheel chair, and like Kenidi cannot talk so she tends to hollar but since we know her we are used to it and I will never forget the hateful looks from people, one person even said "Is she broken" People go out of there way to walk way out and around Alicen like she is contagious. I would love for people to walk a mile in her shoes, they would change theie way of thinking really qucik. My motto is "If you think my hands are full, then you should see my heart" We know that God gave us our differantly abled children for a reason. We are truly blessed. Have an awesome time and ignore the "mean" people in the world.
Christina ( a preemie Momma)
Hi Angie, Just a note to let you know I will be praying for you and your family , especially little Kendi !! What a shame on those " ugly people " , I bet Jesus was just as put out with them as you were , the Bible says " Vengence is mine saith the Lord " and I KNOW HE will take care of folks like that , but it sure does hurt the families affected !!
Like Rhonda told you in her post earlier , she and Brandon , as parents , can feel your pain !! Sometimes Rhonda will call me to vent when somebody has said or done something out of line where Bailee is concerned and I'm like O.K. they don't want a " Screaming Crazy Mee Mee " on their back , that would not be a " Pretty sight " !! ha ha
Hope ya'll have a " Great Vacation " !!
Bailee's Mee Mee
Angie...I feel your pain...I do not have a child with the same issues as your little angel, but my son has ADHD...some people get tired of hearing that "excuse"...but unless you deal with it daily, with your own child, you just don't get it. There are times I avoid "social situations" with him for fear on how others will react. I get tired of the comments. On the other hand, as a Christian, I have to be understanding as I expect them to be understanding. And...they probably don't have experince with a special needs child and simply don't understand. So, my advice would be, when people make those remarks, to go with your heart. If your too tired to explain, then just say a prayer and let it roll off your back. And if you choose to say something, that's ok to, just do it with poise and tact (as hard as it may be sometimes). Sorry you have to deal with stuff like that. We should all be more accepting of each other.
Have a blessed rest of your vacation...how fun!
Your right most people do not understand, especially deaf children. As i have told you before my sister is deaf and when she is frustrated she yells and groans and people look and make comments. But me being her big sister I always stand up for her because if WE don't who will. Praying for all the special needs children ~ Molly P.
Hi! I can so relate...we have a daughter with mild CP and she is 7! Such a blessing. She has this high pitched scream when she gets excited. People stare and they can be rude. I just ignore them. Some of them just don't get it!
I found your blog through Heidi's....super cute.
Have a great day!
Angie-
I am so sorry that you are having to endure such rude behavior! That is my hot button. When someone messes with my kids, I can't keep my mouth shut! I have had to ask for prayers on numerous occasions for similar situations. My oldest daughter that just turned 18 was diagnosed with ADHD when she was a freshman. When she was in grade school she made good grades. Then when we got into junior high she started slipping in her grades. By her freshman year, she was barely passing. She started medication and we could see a big change! Her sophomore year she had this horrible teacher. I would always check Aundrea's grades and homework on weekly basis just because I had to keep on top of things so she could pass. This particular teacher had just told me the day before that she was improving. Then at a football game she unloaded on me and called Aundrea an idiot!!! I was livid. I had my dad to come down because he was a retired principle. We met with the school personnel and nothing could be done because it was my word against hers. I ended up pulling Aundrea out of that school and sending her to live with my parents. I knew she would get the "special" treatment she needed from my hometown school. She really thrived there. She won homecoming queen this year and she just graduated. She will struggle in college I am sure, but people in the school system and in public and really make a difference for better or for worse with our children.
Angie- I know you are trying to do the christian thing and I have always admired you for you! Just remember that it is our responsibility to defend our children. If we do not stick up for them, no one else is going to.
Enjoy your vacation and just remember they are the people that need the prayer's too for their actions. LOL
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