ahicks07
I joined Shibboleth in September 2014, and I lost nearly 75 pounds by the end of 2015. Fall 2015, my husband and I started pursuing domestic foster care adoption - a teenager. It was a long. hard. process. In July 2017, a 16 year old boy came home with us, and he was with us for 5 months. This past Monday night, he decided he no longer wanted to be with us and requested that he be sent back to the group home he came from. This adoption process has been hard. The last 5 months have been HARD. My priorities shifted. I put all the weight back on, and while I'm in a grieving state right now, I'm also relieved. I gotta do for me. I gotta get back to kicking it. I miss the planet. I miss how I feel about myself, and I need something to focus on to get me through this hard time. Thank you.
Lord, I pray for Amanda. I believe she has a good heart and is obedient to You. I pray that you would continue to bless and comfort her with Your peace that passes all understanding. Whatever she is going through, strengthened her and give her joy that she deserve. Always remind her how much You loved her and wanted all the best for her and her husband. May Your unending love and blessings abound in their lives. Amen.
I genuinely feel your pain and loss. We adopted 2 children from Russia 16 years ago, they were only 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 years old. Hard only begins to describe what you've experienced. He most likely suffers with RAD and other issues. Therapists have told me repeatedly that dealing with RAD is similar to having PTSD. We kicked our 19 yr old out of our house last month. He was finally diagnosed with aggressive bi-polar, now being 19 and an adult. You've probably already done this but totally release him to the Lord. I also pray He will give you the strength to get back on track with this wonderful program! These loving people will pray you up and encourage you! What you've done will be rewarded someday. The Holy Book says we are to take care of widows and orphans. You and your family have lovingly heeded this call. May God Bless you in ways you'd never expect! May peace and shalom fill your heat at this time.