Hello all... it's been awhile since I have been on here.
My life has been full to say the least. Noah, my adopted three year old with Down syndrome, coloboma, and two holes in his heart is having his heart repaired on Aug 9th. I was told he would never need heart surgery, but that is just not the case. I've been trying to hand this over to the Lord, but it's easier said than done.

My oldest son, 18, was hit over the back of the head with a gun while being robbed by a bunch of punks a few weeks ago, and then a week later he had four tires slashed in front of our home by different kids. Since moving here I feel he has met up with the wrong people who have led him down the wrong path.
I moved to this area two years ago, so I have truly been questioning living here, but I know my little one needs to be near doctors and good hospitals. Yet I can't seem to afford a house here, and maybe that is a good thing in a way.

You would think this would be enough to contend with, but I have a dh who doesn't always tell me things... like the cost of the van repair. Maybe it's a guy thing to not want to talk about the cost, but I feel alone a lot of the time and in the dark and it doesn't make me feel good.

I'm praying for a LOT these days! I pray for safety, financial resources (I wish I could find a job working from home), my sons full recovery, my marriage... and all of my five children.

Hugs...

Prayers and ove to you and your family.

You are in my prayers, your right put it in gods hands!!!!

wow....sounds like you have a FULL plate. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Mystique..My prayers go out to u and your family. I know its hard giving it to God, but u have to have faith in him. Its hard, beleive me..Im there too. but, i guess its the only way.

God Bless...

Thank you everyone for your support.

I was driving down the road two days ago when a song came on the radio "Trading My Sorrows".... so there I was with tears rolling down my cheeks knowing darn well I HAVE to hand this over to God because holding onto all of this is really getting me down. I really would like to have some uplifting songs to help get me through this time... so if anyone knows of any other ones.. pass them on.

I hope TRADING MY SORROWS helps someone else.

My prayers for you and the kids,,, Reach out your hands sweet one and let the Angels guide you,,, Strength and wisdom surround you,,

Prayers are with you and your family. I know that song and yes it has helped me

August 9th is getting closer and I'm bumping this up so we can keep the prayers coming for Noah's healing.

prayers and light to little noah and you and yours.

prayers and best wishes for you all

add mine to the mix.

it's heart-wrenching when there's something wrong with children...

add my prayers to the ones you already have, I for one beleive anything is possible with prayer. (*_*)

Thank you everyone! Today we took Noah to the bookstore to find children's books on a hospital visit to try and help Noah understand what is going to happen to him. I saw a Veggie tales book called "God Made Me Special", but we figured three books was enough since we know we need to watch our money. So we bought three books, "The Story of Jesus", "Franklin Goes to the Hospital," and "Daddy Promises". So today I will spend a part of my day reading to Noah. This is one of the roughest times in my life. I asked my 18 year old son to leave because we found a message on his computer to a friend saying he was using d*ugs. I wrote to a church group hoping maybe they could help since he delivers pizzas. I never ever thought I'd be facing all of this. However with all of these trials I'd like to think I'm only going to get stronger. Thanks to everyone for just being here.

Hugs....

thank god Noahs doing better u will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Mikey Noah is going for surgery this coming Thursday. So keep those prayers coming. We were told that surgery should take 2 to 4 hours.

In my thoughts and prayers.

Prayers for you and family

Hello Mystique: My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. We will be praying for you. Keep the faith. I'm a mom, myself, and had to go through some tough situations when my daughter was young, so I feel what your going through now. You stay strong girl. Barb

My thoughts are with you.

Hang in there!