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Good luck getting him there.  I can only imagine the struggle.  Sending prayers

for ease of transition...................................Larkellen

 

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Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 8:11 AM

Subject: Just heard from !!!!

OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

I'll keep you all posted.....

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for ease of transition...................................Larkellen

 

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To:

Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 8:11 AM

Subject: Just heard from !!!!

OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

I'll keep you all posted.....

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[Guest guest]

,

This is great news!!!! Will be thing of you,

Lee

Just heard from !!!!

OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

I'll keep you all posted.....

[Guest guest]

,

This is great news!!!! Will be thing of you,

Lee

Just heard from !!!!

OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

I'll keep you all posted.....

[Guest guest]

HOORAY, HOORAY!!! Hang in there with getting him there. It will all be worth

it. And some day, he'll thank you!

((hugs))

>

> OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

>

> Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

>

> I'll keep you all posted.....

>

>

[Guest guest]

What great news!

Kim A.

From: pets@...

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:11 AM

To:

Subject: Just heard from !!!!

OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

I'll keep you all posted.....

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[Guest guest]

This is the best news I've heard all day!!!!!! I am SO happy for you and your

son!!!! Here's to a better life for all of you which I just know is what you

will be having very soon!!!

Just heard from !!!!

OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

I'll keep you all posted.....

[Guest guest]

Thanks SO much, Jordana! I feel this is the dawn of a new beginning in so many

ways

> This is the best news I've heard all day!!!!!! I am SO happy for you and your

son!!!! Here's to a better life for all of you which I just know is what you

will be having very soon!!!

>

> Just heard from !!!!

>

> OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

>

> Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

>

> I'll keep you all posted.....

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

There is now light at the end of the tunnel!

>

> OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

>

> Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

>

> I'll keep you all posted.....

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am so happy for you. I hope and pray that you will be able to get him there

without too much difficulty.

>

> OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

>

> Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

>

> I'll keep you all posted.....

>

>

[Guest guest]

A couple of thoughts on managing those few hours:

1. Have your doctor give you something to sedate him ( a couple mg of ativan or

something like that or maybe something stronger )- talk about it ahead of time

with the doctor so that you can pick it up BEFORE you go and not have to worry

about going to a pharmacy to get it after the intervention.

2. If he is a big kid who is strong, you might want to consider extra people,

strong men at least 2-3 to have around for the few hours needed to get him on

the plane in case he is physically aggressive. Hopefully you won't need them but

just in case…. Best if they are people he trusts.

Good luck. I am so glad for you and hope it helps him quickly

[Guest guest]

A couple of thoughts on managing those few hours:

1. Have your doctor give you something to sedate him ( a couple mg of ativan or

something like that or maybe something stronger )- talk about it ahead of time

with the doctor so that you can pick it up BEFORE you go and not have to worry

about going to a pharmacy to get it after the intervention.

2. If he is a big kid who is strong, you might want to consider extra people,

strong men at least 2-3 to have around for the few hours needed to get him on

the plane in case he is physically aggressive. Hopefully you won't need them but

just in case…. Best if they are people he trusts.

Good luck. I am so glad for you and hope it helps him quickly

[Guest guest]

, Congratulations! Our 15yo son was at for 10 weeks last Fall.

The people were wonderful. I do not think we will ever forget the calm,

kind confidence and wise counsel of Dr. Lake. Our son learned the fundamentals

of exposures and how to identify and label his ocd behaviors.

Every child is different but if we could do one thing differently it would be to

NOT promise frequent (nightly) phone calls. Those turned into daily

reassurance-seeking and were more to comfort us than him. In retrospect they

really hurt his progress.

He went from to Montcalm. We follow their recommendation of one weekly

phone call. That small thing has allowed him to focus on his daily therapy and

has bolstered his confidence and independence. We now visit every three weeks

and he will be home for one week for Easter.

Todd

Michigan

>

> OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

>

> Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

>

> I'll keep you all posted.....

>

>

[Guest guest]

, Congratulations! Our 15yo son was at for 10 weeks last Fall.

The people were wonderful. I do not think we will ever forget the calm,

kind confidence and wise counsel of Dr. Lake. Our son learned the fundamentals

of exposures and how to identify and label his ocd behaviors.

Every child is different but if we could do one thing differently it would be to

NOT promise frequent (nightly) phone calls. Those turned into daily

reassurance-seeking and were more to comfort us than him. In retrospect they

really hurt his progress.

He went from to Montcalm. We follow their recommendation of one weekly

phone call. That small thing has allowed him to focus on his daily therapy and

has bolstered his confidence and independence. We now visit every three weeks

and he will be home for one week for Easter.

Todd

Michigan

>

> OMG, I just received an email that my son can FINALLY be admitted next Tuesday

or Wednesday. All of your good thoughts prayers and support worked! I am so

beyond relieved I can not begin to describe!

>

> Now comes the very difficult task of getting my son there willingly as he does

not really think there is much of a problem and will completely freak out big

time about going. It will not be a pretty situation and i can't even imagine how

we'll get him on the plane and to Wisconsin, but somehow we'll do it.

>

> I'll keep you all posted.....

>

>

[Guest guest]

such great news, and the best of luck for your family, hoping it all goes well

on getting your son there on the day, sending strength,Maree

>

> > Taking care of me? I wouldn't even know where to begin to do that it's been

SO long since I've not been knee-deep 24/7 with my son's situation, among other

things. I think it's going to be a huge shock to my mind and body when I return

back home to a childless house. Thank God I have my 2 fur " kids " (dogs) here to

come home to, but I will still miss my son terribly, even despite he hell it's

been with him lately.

>

[Guest guest]

My daughter is at now.  The actual telephone times (they have a written

schedule that lists more times, but we have never been able to talk to her

during the other times listed) are from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, and you can purchase a

cell phone (recommended) for your son from Wallmart (a tracfone) that is

inexpensive and DOES NOT have access to the internet.  They will give him the

telephone if he requests it during the phoning hours.  I have found the evening

calls useful because my daughter will share things with me about her disease

that she will not share with her therapy team, and I will pass it on.  This is

not the best: it would be better if she trusted her team more, but it is the way

it is.  On a good night we will talk for 30 seconds because she wants to go to

watch American Idol with the other teens!  I think it is a comfort to know that

she CAN call, even if she doesn't want to talk long. 

They will limit visits for the first couple of weeks, and many of the teens come

from far away so if you are unable to visit frequently, your son will not be

alone.

Things to do:

The Goodwill in Oconomowoc is the BEST. 

The Kmart is convenient for buying shampoo and other things he might like.

Milwaukee has the best art museum.

Madison has an awesome street from the Capitol to the University of Wisconsin

where there are little stores and coffee shops.

Downtown Oconomowoc is adorable and there is a great comic book shop that your

son might like.  Really great ice cream store, too, that sells gelato.

Yes, take some time to spoil yourself.  You'll need the energy for when he

returns home!

Take care!

Judy

 

 

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judyhawkinson@...

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm SO glad that your wait is over!! I am thinking of you, and will be sending

many good thoughts and prayers your way tomorrow.

Take care,

Keri

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm SO glad that your wait is over!! I am thinking of you, and will be sending

many good thoughts and prayers your way tomorrow.

Take care,

Keri

[Guest guest]

Thinking of your family - best of luck - keep us updated when you can.

> >

> > > Thanks SO much Judy for all the great info! How funny about the Goodwill

store, I will definitely be hitting that up! I took your suggestion and reserved

a room at the Staybridge Suites, what a great deal!

> > > That's good to know about the phone hours, I tried finding a Tracfone with

no camera, but no luck, so I got a " go phone " by AT & T, which seems fine.

> > >

> > > These next few days are going to be so scary and stressful, I just pray

that we all come out of it in one piece!

> > >

> > > I have a funny feeling that my son knows he is going. A few months ago,

his psychiatrist slipped up during a session with him and mentioned that he was

on the 's wait list. I found this out on the ride home when my son brought

it up, so I just sloughed it off and didn't say much about it and he didn't

question any further and never brought it up again. This is VERY unusual for

him, even in the state he is in now.

> > >

> > > The other day from 's called while I was driving in the car

with my son. I didn't say much back to her because he was there, but I said

" okay, , thanks, I hope it all goes smoothly. " Now, my son would normally

have given me the 3rd degree... who's , what does she want, what were you

talking about, etc., He did not say one word at all.

> > >

> > > So we'll see how it all goes tomorrow. I'll try to post to the list as

soon as I'm able with an update.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >> My daughter is at now. The actual telephone times (they have a

written schedule that lists more times, but we have never been able to talk to

her during the other times listed) are from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, and you can purchase

a cell phone (recommended) for your son from Wallmart (a tracfone) that is

inexpensive and DOES NOT have access to the internet. They will give him the

telephone if he requests it during the phoning hours. I have found the evening

calls useful because my daughter will share things with me about her disease

that she will not share with her therapy team, and I will pass it on. This is

not the best: it would be better if she trusted her team more, but it is the way

it is. On a good night we will talk for 30 seconds because she wants to go to

watch American Idol with the other teens! I think it is a comfort to know that

she CAN call, even if she doesn't want to talk long.

> > >>

> > >> They will limit visits for the first couple of weeks, and many of the

teens come from far away so if you are unable to visit frequently, your son will

not be alone.

> > >>

> > >> Things to do:

> > >> The Goodwill in Oconomowoc is the BEST.

> > >>

> > >> The Kmart is convenient for buying shampoo and other things he might

like.

> > >> Milwaukee has the best art museum.

> > >> Madison has an awesome street from the Capitol to the University of

Wisconsin where there are little stores and coffee shops.

> > >> Downtown Oconomowoc is adorable and there is a great comic book shop that

your son might like. Really great ice cream store, too, that sells gelato.

> > >>

> > >> Yes, take some time to spoil yourself. You'll need the energy for when he

returns home!

> > >>

> > >> Take care!

> > >>

> > >> Judy

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> Judy Hawkinson

> > >> judyhawkinson@...

> > >>

> > >> cell:

> > >>

> > >>

[Guest guest]

, Great news!  I'll be thinking of you  - he is in the right place. They

will help him. It's really hard to leave them there but it is where they need to

be.

 

Tresse