In just a couple of days we've had enough happenings to cause quite a bit of stress.
Just a few things are:
Cody and his friend witnessed a boy being run over by a truck. That boy is in a medically induced coma after being airlifted to a better hospital. Cody isn't talking about it, and that is a concern of ours, it was quite a bad accident to witness.
Drew was busted disobeying and lying to us. Again. What do you do? He is 18, leaving in 4 months, but we have 6 kids to leave an example for.
Donnie's boss has been out to fire him for about 6 months. But each time Donnie has been able to dispute the lies/half truths he is using to make life difficult. Yesterday they ambushed him by telling him to stop in for a 1 on 1 and had several bosses in with a contract for 30 days before he is fired. Specifically for March's numbers. Donnie asked for proof, and the proof favored Donnie, so he has to get this documented with HR, but he already signed the contract.
It is frustrating, but what can we do? My mom hasn't been able to find a job in nearly 2 months. Donnie is about to be fired. And I can't work outside the house. Thankfully we have a home business that we are starting up that is very exciting and hopefully will take off fast, but we can't expect it to replace his income in a month.
I am busily working on some articles and getting them polished up for publication next month, and that will bring in a little money. Hopefully it will bring me more writing jobs, too.
Stressed out? Naw!!!
Kaytlin chewed me out for being stressed. "Don't you trust God? He won't let us be homeless! Don't you dare speak it into existance!" A balance between reality and faith is needed. Ignorance is not bliss.
Please pray for Cody and his processing of the accident. Please pray for Drew and how we should handle it, he has devastated his relationship with his sister and is breaking down our relationship with Devon. Please also pray for our business to grow and for Donnie's job.
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Just a teensy bit of stress! I'm praying!
I will pray also for Cody and Donnie's job, blessings on your finances and peace for you.
This is my first time visiting your blog, so I am ignorant about everything but what you included in the most recent post.
But, this is my thought about Drew (and all actions of a child especially if you don't understand the actions) - there is a reason for him acting this way. IMO punishment of any kind is not going to solve the problem. It is really important to sit down and talk with Drew. If he is unable to talk to you about what is bothering him so much then leave the door open for him to approach when he is ready. I understand the pain he is causing; however, shutting him off and pushing him away is going to make things worse.
He's an 18 year old boy growing up in a VERY difficult world. No matter how he was raised, he is human and subject to temptation and weakness. He will make mistakes and hurt you and the rest of the family, but he will come around with your love.
Please let us know how things are going.
I'm not sure if Cody knows it, but John is doing much better. According to what his two sisters posted on myspace, he was awake last night and was talking and eating today.
Nevynn said there may be chance of some brain damage, so he still needs prayer, but it sounds like he's not critical anymore. I had heard that some kids witnessed the accident, I didn't know that Cody was one of them, but maybe it will help if he knows John is better.
WOW, Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your week. I will bath you and your family in prayer. God is bigger than all this. Give Cody time...hopefully he will want to talk about it. That is good that John is doing better.
Can't Donnie have them shred the contract? I will pray that there is intervention there.
I hope to see you tomorrow night~
I am praying for you!
Scripture of the day: Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean NOT on your own understandings; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
God has it covered. I will pray for cody, and for the "Guys"
Oy! So sorry your life is so stressful right now! Will be praying for the whole family!
Mommies, stressed, of course not. Why would we be stressed?
I'm praying for you, friend, and I'm excited for the new directions God is taking you, because when you're in His will, there is peace and He gives us far more than we could ask or think.
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