Is anyone else having a challenge of doing things scriptural, verses what the secular world says. As in scripture says to put others before me whereas the secular world says put me first. I know what is right, just wondering if others may struggle with this. And how do we mourn the loss of ourselves without sinking into depression? How do we have joy in the midst of our trials and tribulations? It seems that as time passes my patience doesn't hurt as much, (must be experience), but still everyday I start wearing down where my patience begins to hurt a little and I am struggling not to let it be seen. I spend a lot of time in prayer and in the word, that is the only way I have the strength to do this, putting myself aside. But as a faulty human being, I am still in a struggle and seek like minded individuals who understand. May God bless all those who are loving their loved ones to the best of their ability.
Try to take care of yourself. I would love to say things will get better and my prayer is that it does get better but first we must go through the pain then God will show up and not only will He heal the open wounds but he will reward us for staying faithful. He is as you know a way maker...a healer...a protector...a friend when we are in need...a father who never wants to see His children in pain...He is in all we need. He is with you. You know this:)🙏
Hugs my friend!
After rejection yesterday because of his facial tattoo.
We have set him up a consultation to see about getting it removed. I read that hurts way more than getting a tattoo. He has many tattoos but can cover them but not the one on his face. So he really wants to have it removed because he regrets it greatly and sees how it will hinder him.
I was going to have them out tomorrow for dinner. Because I have felt like I have neglected them. But Mom was not feeling up to all the company so I cancelled. Truly I wasn't feeling up for it either, Friday is one of our busiest days and our schedule is quite full tomorrow.
I can see the problem arising of transportation for him to work. They have one car and he has to pay to get his license back so until then unless we pay it, we will have to help with transport. If it was close no problem, but his job is about 45 minutes from us, not to mention picking him up time. So I don't know how this will work. AB has offered to shuttle him to and from work. However I am not sure AB knows yet how far it is, I have told him so we will see. If AB takes that on, oh what a blessing. He just might.
But we shall see.
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Matthew 16:26
I send a sympathy card to Susan's DH, and also inquired as to what happened to cause her death as she was just 75.
Thank you for your kind words.
What a blessing for your cousin to obtain the job today, Thursday. Good luck to him on the removal of the facial tattoo. Not sure what you mean about paying for a DL - perhaps he did not possess one?
You have done so much for them. God bless you.
I was just so sore of the mouth because the oral surgeon had to work and drill the dental implant.
Congrats to your cousin for finding employment. God heard your prayers. 😊
There is makeup that covers tattoos. There is a very talented family here in New Orleans. Neville family that have played music since their youth.
Anyway, Aaron has a tattoo of a cross on his face after he turned his life over to Christ. He usually has it showing but he has spoken about times that he has covered it up with makeup because some people don’t appreciate facial tattoos.
I know that it is not my business, but for the life of me, I cannot understand why people have children that they do not want to take care of, and then talk about trying to have more. That just blows my mind.
Tomorrow cousin and his wife both have to work, so I will pick up the children early and have them all day. Please pray for me, I am tired and am so very much trying not to grow weary in well doing. I need lots of prayer to be sure and execute love to these children, who are in desperate need of discipline. (sigh)
I love children, Oh how I love children, they are such a joy and blessing in this life. But truly I have never been around children like this. So undisciplined and unruly. I will spend the day training and correcting and loving and then when I take them home it will all be forgotten when it is not consistent there. DH and I are very consistent as that is the only think that works.
I feel like such a horrible person, because any other children I have had in my life, I would keep them overnight, keep them all day, keep them as long as was needed, and found such joy in it and felt so blessed. These ones are of course blessings but they are a challenge. And with my other responsibilities the challenge is not something i look forward to. I do hope in time that their interactions with DH and I and Mom, will help them be better and see they are loved.
So again I need all the prayer I can get.
Lots of love to all my agingcare family.
“Be still, and know that I am God...”
Psalms 46:10
He had tried the tattoo make up cover up thing, he says. he said it did not work for him?
I don't know.
He will have to reschedule his consultation as he will have to work that day. But I suspect that since he has found a job that he likes, it will not be of the utmost priority. I know he will probably eventually get it removed, as he has regretted it ever since he sobered up.
Llama- It is ok if you mispelled my name. i did not even notice. :) I hope your mouth is better, that is definitely no fun. Thank you for your sweet words.
I have been right out straight( did I get it right?)
As for his DL, its a long story, but it was suspended when he was lived in CA. So he has to pay to have it reinstated and then get one for here.
Many challenges for this family to overcome. I will help as much as I can. But a long road ahead.
Just my 2 cents! Maybe these kids need someone like you in their lives even if, it is a few hours. You never know you might have more of an impact on them then you think or feel. I just felt this in my spirit as I read your post!
My prayers are with you!🙏
I sure hope so. I believe also maybe that's why the Lord put them here is that we might have some influence on them.
I thank you for your words of encouragement. I will do my best to show them the love of Jesus.
(HUG)I surely appreciate the prayers.
It amazes me that in the short time we have spent with them in the last 3 weeks, how much they have absorbed.
It is encouraging to me.
When we sit down to eat, or leave the house in our vehicle we always pray. The oldest girl is now saying before anyone else, "we gotta hold hands and pray." Lovely.
They were mostly behaved today, it was a blessing and a joy.
Mom really enjoyed the baby today,
And her BP was great this evening so that is how I know she had a good day too.
So I thank the Lord, I believe he is working on their little hearts and I am encouraged that their challenges can be overcome.
AB also has been going to services with us. He went last Sunday to hear DH's lesson. And he is going tomorrow. So I pray the Lord is working on him as well.
I will not be needed to watch the children until Monday. Both cousin and his wife do not work tomorrow. So it is looking like maybe they will only need help twice a week. Which is doable for us to not be too overwhelmed in our load.
I love you all!
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
1 John 5:4
Also very good that AB is able to join in the worship service and transport of cousin and DW's employment. He is to be commended as well as all of you.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” ~Proverbs 22:6
Oh, one more prayer please. Tomorrow she goes for an interview for an internship. Thanks!
NHWM-will pray, yay for daughter.
I have to tell you all, this mornings service was beautiful.
The girls always sit by DH and I, by choice.
Today, at services they were so wonderfully behaved. Did not have any issues. I was amazed.
But what was so beautiful is that the oldest, had a song book(can't read yet only going to be 4), and she was singing, so heartfelt and loud. (doesn't know the words to the songs yet, but that did not stop her), it was so beautiful. I could not contain my smile and then, the tears of joy that brought me. I was so proud of the girls today and how they behaved and made sure I told them so with hugs and kisses.
So I forgot to mention regarding cousins job. Let me tell you how merciful the Lord is.
So his job is about 45 minutes from his house, roughly and would have been over an hour one way for us or AB to go pick him up and take him.
On his first day he had called DH and told him that a guy he works with who also lives in the same town as cousin, is was willing to carpool. So this kind hearted fellow picks cousin up and drops him off.
What a blessing for us all.
God is wonderful!
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Isaiah 60:1
That’s great news! That little one sounds adorable. Seems like she is adjusting well.
I am hopeful and do see potential. I think they will be ok. I watch them again tomorrow, and am actually looking forward to it. I do love children.
I think that as time goes on, they will become less challenging. So that I can enjoy them more.
:)
My daughter prays but she always asks me to join her in prayer. I pray but I ask y’all to help me pray! Thanks for always helping me pray for things.
I don’t have grandchildren but I have my daughter’s dog that I am watching until Wednesday. He’s a stinker! I love him though. 😊
I do not mind watching them in the day, but the evening hours are difficult with our routine around here.
But anyway, God brought us through. And I can see the work HE is doing in the heart of the oldest girl. She is learning self control. You can see it in her face when she wants to throw a fit, but then she contains it and gets over it and moves on. So that was encouraging that I can see she is learning. Plus she was singing childrens Bible songs that I sing for them, so she is absorbing those too, and it is lovely to hear her singing them.
The parents are now having marital issues, well I believe they have been since they got married. DH and I are doing our best to help them and counsel them scriptually. But truly, only God knows what will become of all this.
It is wearing us out, but we will keep on keeping on, as the Lord puts it in front of us.
“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”
Galatians 5:13
They are adorable but they require lots of attention at that age. They do wear us out. When I sat with my nieces and nephews I felt the same way.
You’re smart to sing to them. Music is soothing. Plus they are learning positive messages as well.
You are right, I am still wore out.
The great thing about other peoples children is that you can take them home. :)