Update- our prodigal came home
Aug 3, 2017 2:06:28 GMT
Post by givingupcontrol on Aug 3, 2017 2:06:28 GMT
Dear sweet friends,
I could not find this site until now- and I do recognize a lot of the names from the old site, so this must be the right place!
Last August- almost a year ago to the day- our daughter came back into our lives after over 2 years of estrangement. Her husband violently attacked her and by the grace of God her baby was not at home and she was able to escape. The whole story would take forever to detail, but it's been quite a ride. We are so thankful to have her (now 21 years old) and our precious granddaughter (now 2- who we did not even know) back in our lives. I will say that it's not all "rainbows and butterflies" - our daughter is still making some moral decisions that we are not on board with, so we are having to love unconditionally, but be clear that our support is conditional. It is a tricky balance, but she understands and still wants to see us regularly and keep in touch, so that is good She is in school full-time, studying to be a teacher, coaching competitive cheerleading (her passion), and is as good of a Mom as a 21 year old can be. So she is moving in the right direction in many areas, but definitely has spiritual maturity that needs to take place.
I have seriously thought about writing a book with all that God has shown and taught me through this ordeal (as I'm sure all of you could with your own experiences). I certainly don't have answers- but I did want to encourage those of you still in the depths of estrangement that there is hope. It is in God's way and His timing. Be sure to invest in and love on the people that you do have in your life, look for ways to serve God and help others, even in the pain, and take care of yourself- physically, mentally and spiritually. I heard a wise pastor say that in a trial to "control the controllables", and I still try to do that.
Praying for all of you tonight.
Hugs
givingupcontrol
I could not find this site until now- and I do recognize a lot of the names from the old site, so this must be the right place!
Last August- almost a year ago to the day- our daughter came back into our lives after over 2 years of estrangement. Her husband violently attacked her and by the grace of God her baby was not at home and she was able to escape. The whole story would take forever to detail, but it's been quite a ride. We are so thankful to have her (now 21 years old) and our precious granddaughter (now 2- who we did not even know) back in our lives. I will say that it's not all "rainbows and butterflies" - our daughter is still making some moral decisions that we are not on board with, so we are having to love unconditionally, but be clear that our support is conditional. It is a tricky balance, but she understands and still wants to see us regularly and keep in touch, so that is good She is in school full-time, studying to be a teacher, coaching competitive cheerleading (her passion), and is as good of a Mom as a 21 year old can be. So she is moving in the right direction in many areas, but definitely has spiritual maturity that needs to take place.
I have seriously thought about writing a book with all that God has shown and taught me through this ordeal (as I'm sure all of you could with your own experiences). I certainly don't have answers- but I did want to encourage those of you still in the depths of estrangement that there is hope. It is in God's way and His timing. Be sure to invest in and love on the people that you do have in your life, look for ways to serve God and help others, even in the pain, and take care of yourself- physically, mentally and spiritually. I heard a wise pastor say that in a trial to "control the controllables", and I still try to do that.
Praying for all of you tonight.
Hugs
givingupcontrol
