Hello my dear CD friends. Many of you know my backstory with my oldest child and I thought I would provide a small update as to how he and we are doing.
He has been out of rehab since the end of July and is holding down a full-time job, gotten a girlfriend that is simply adorable and has moved into the trailer we bought for him when he graduated.
He just turned 20 this month and is maturing more and more. Yet, in some ways he is still a teen.
He now sports a mohawk that is a coppery color
and has put his ear rings back in as well as his lip ring. I can handle all of this, as long as I know he is staying off drugs and keeps his faith.
He took his ACT again and got a score of 23, I do not think he is happy with this as he was shooting for a 26 to 30 range. He and his girlfriend will take it again sometime in January.
He seems happier than I have seen him in a long time and I am so proud of him. He does get a bit moody when he and his girlfriend have a difference of opinion, but this is good for him to see that couples do not always agree on everything. Yet, they surely do come close!
I can remember back in April when I got that call that he had been arrested and my first reaction was deep and utter sadness, a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach and dread rolling around. My second reaction was in response to God telling me to Fear Not, my prayers were being answered! Friends, the peace that stole over me when I believed God and Praised Him for His love still leaves me in awe. If you were to know me you would understand how profound this was. I am truly one who worries so much about her children that she gets physically ill, yet God stilled my worries and lifted my burden. He picked me up and carried me. But most of all, He picked my son up and carried him. Praise be to God for His faithfulness and truth.
No matter how we disappoint Him, and hurt him with our sins, He is always true and He is always there for us when we need Him, if we just give our cares to Him and believe.
It seems fitting that I update you guys on how well my son is doing now, during the celebration of Christ's birth.
Please, if any of you are burdened, anxious, grieved and in need of His love, just call upon Him and believe Him and allow Him to give you peace.
I watched a movie last night called The Nativity, and although it is only a movie, I was deeply moved and felt the stirring of my spirit.
My heart is full of joy and love for my Jesus. I love HIm so much. The blessings in my life have dulled the pain that life gives us. His love embraces me and holds me tight.
If you would only allow him to get as close as possible with you, He would give you all you need and desire.
Praise be to God for giving us Jesus. My Saviour, My King.
Blessings to each of you as you journey through this Most Holy of Seasons, and it is my prayer that each of you will feel His love and peace.
much love to you all.....aiangel
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