I've been watching this incident in AZ.  I get so frustrated how people talk about this sick young man.  He most definitly is sick, but he is someones son.  The media talks like some one should've done something about getting Him a phyic evaluation.  Have they ever worked the system?  It takes an act of congress to get help, if you don't have the resources, or know where to go.  Your told that they have to hurt someone or someone else before you can get them help, it doesn't matter if you have proof of past troubles.  Another aspect is that, at the age of 14, they have the right to refuse, to see a doctor.  You as a parent have no control over your child, Mental and physcial, This is thanks to our goverment.  To add to this delemia is unless a judge puts them there, they can walk out when they want to.  They do not have to stay there. 

I can't speak for His parents, but regardless they are parents, they have cared for this child, I'm sure they are grieving.  Looking back on life having seen clues that something wasn't right, yet Possibly clueless.  No parent wants to accept that there child is sick let alone Mentally.  There is such a stigma with this illness, and I understand why in some areas.  You never know what, where, or when they may go off.  As of His evil shrine in the back yard, I have nothing to say about His parents, not knowing anything about thier beliefs, but I know that the devil loves a weak, sick mind.

We need better care for our Mental Health.  It is one of the most neglected area of our medical field.  They cut budgets and closed facilities

I agree, His mugshot is very disturbing to look at with the smirk He has on His face.  I see a dark, sick individual, that has finally got the attention, He's been trying to capture.  I do hope that this will bring change to our Mental health community and bring change.  

I know I'm ranting, but this is close to my heart.  I've worked with our system for years, and still not through. 

Wishing all a Happy Mothers day.

My Mother Elizabeth, with my Grandchildren, Coleman, Tyler & Garrison. taken a few yrs ago.  She has always had a sense of humor, a hard worker, and good Mother.  I know as a young girl I didn't appreciate Her like I should've, but then who does.  Being a Mother & Grandmother (Nana) gives you a new prespective on Motherhood.  I'm glad for the relationship I have with My Mother, and We enjoy quilting, and quilt shows, eating out or sitting on the front porch and just visiting.Thanks Mom for all the sacrifices, prayers, and tears you've shed on my behalf. I love you. 

I also want to reconize My deceased Mother in law.  What can I say.  She was such an example of what a Mother in law should be.  Never could enjoy jokes about mother in laws, because I couldn't idenify with them. I only hope I can match Her example as I'm a Mother in Law.

To Our Daughter Gayle, & Daughter in Law Jennie, Thank you for being the kind of Mothers that you are. First of all that you see it important to introduce our grandchildren to the Lord.  For all the endless hrs. you put taking care of your homes, sleepless nights, shuffling jobs, schedules, wiping snotty noses, piles of laundry, and always trying to come up with another meal.  Thank you for the efforts you put into your marriages, in loving your childrens Fathers. That is one of the biggest gifts you can give to your children.  David & I are so proud of you.    Love you both.