Please pray for our family and that we make the right decisions to follow God's will. We adopted a grand daughter as an infant. She turned 5 this month. It's been a great struggle as she was recently diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder with aggression and adhd. We've struggled with the aggression for years before she was diagnosed. Meds are helping. Her birth mother, my oldest daughter, is pregnant again, due March 31st. We have been talking to couples about adoption, but are struggling with wanting to keep our grandchild and keep the siblings together. Money is the biggest issue and causing my husband to be resentful towards the situation, but not the baby. Please pray that we make the right decision, if we keep her that financial resources will abound, and for my husband's heart. He's just tired of fighting, working so hard to have so little. Also since our parents are older now, we lack babysitting support just to get out and have that couple time every marriage needs. Please pray for resources to come about for this need. Pray God will give us the wisdom to discern His will, not ours. Thank you!
Praying for blessings and provision.
Oh yeah, for Couple time, there are several resources available for 'Respite'
My son was diagnosed with Autism (on the severe end of the spectrum) at the age of 3 and I know the struggles. I was a single mom for the longest. He is now 11 years old, has learned to better manage his behavior and talkative. We still have some behavior issues but not even close to what they used to be. I'm available on Facebook as well, just know that you are not alone.
Not sure if you want anyone to know who you are or stay anonymous, but I have a daughter with special needs and would like to help you try to access some resources that you may not be aware of. There are a few options out there but every little bit helps. You can send me a private message on Facebook if you wish or email me at angela.cooper@myshibboleth.com