"Update"

Our lives have been turned upside down in the past three months.  WOW!  We never would have imagined the trials and triumphs we were in for.

 

“The System” Without going into much detail we have been in power struggle after power struggle with the Department of Humans Services (DHS) and counties (county of responsibility versus county of residence). To date we have yet to get the resources we need to help the boys truly be successful.  This slows down the adoption process. As times goes on our patience with “the system” has grown thin. 

 

“Us” Sadly, it has also affected us as a couple and put a strain in our relationship.  Now that we recognize this, we are working together to be more purposeful about connecting and being on the same page.

 

“The Boys” – flat out they are struggling, and we are really learning to do a 360 in how we parent them, to teach them, love them, and keep them safe.  It is very hard and the this situations we are placed in are very overwhelming.

 

“The Need”  - We need prayer!

 

Specifically:  “The system” (are the quotation marks getting annoying?? They are to me a little bit but I’m on a role with them now, lol!!) So, the part of the “the system” that “owns” this case is trying to sell it.  This would mean that we would be free of DHS that has been a huge source of frustration and holding us back. We did not know this was possible and just hearing that this could happen is such a relief – please pray it happens and soon.  This will allow us to have better access to the help we need. 

 

“The Boys”, pray for them to continue open up and that they learn to deal with grief and trauma in positive ways.

 

“US” – Pray that we continue to learn to put each other first, to die to self, to have grace and understanding for each other, and that we learn improved communication. Pray that we can be the best parents we can be for these boys.  We are almost to our breaking point – please pray for renewed spirit.

 

“THE PRAISE” – God has begun a great work in all of us. Between the trials we have some fun times as a family and are still learning a lot about each other and adjusting.  We are learning a TON. We have friends and family that love on us and hold us up in prayer, THANK YOU!