Monday, May 12, 2008

a big change in our house

I am really not sure where to begin and this may be a random rambling post today. My emotions are mixed about this.
Nathan has decided to leave our home and it wasn't on good terms. It's been a battle since he moved in with us almost a year ago... some things improved, but so many have just gotten worse. For the past two months it's been horrible. All our trust and everything we thought to be true was shattered time and time again by the hurtful lies and betrayal Nathan continued to bestow upon us. We didn't have to take him in. But we did. He's not biologically ours. But we loved him just the same. We disrupted the peace in our house and traded it for chaos. His negativity and carelessness spread like cancer through the house. We tried our best to support him through this time. But we didn't complain. We watched him self-destruct. But we couldn't stop him. We tried to guide him in the right path. But he continued to stray. We tried to get him through high school and were so close. But he decided to throw it all away. We put up with things that we swore we'd never put up with. We were used and abused. Let me tell you, that's the worst feeling in the world. To take it from someone who you owe nothing to makes it even that much harder. He's burning bridges faster than they can be built and someday all of this is going to catch up with him. I don't wish ill of him, I hope he can find his way. However he took a part of my soul and ripped it to shreds and I am not sure I can recover from that. I carry a lot of animosity toward him and I pray that I find the strength within me to let it go. He has crushed my husband who gave him everything. Endless love and endless hours of trying to get inside his head to help him find himself. Selfless love and time that one cannot get back. My husbands health suffered. The relationship between him and the girls suffered. Our relationship suffered.
I could go on and on but I won't. This last year has been a wasted effort, but at least we know in our hearts, deep down, that we gave everything we had. Time and time again. Now it's up to him to find his way and I have a feeling it's going to be a very dark time for him. If you are the praying kind, please send prayers up for him. His angels are going to be working overtime.

I will leave you with this quote I stumbled on today. How true this is. Give your kids and extra hug and kiss tonight because they grow up way too fast.

"How true Daddy's words were when he said: all children must look after their own upbringing. Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands. "
Anne Frank

11 comments:

  1. Sorry, Rae, I know this must be hard for you, but things will get better.

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  2. I am sorry to hear that you are hurt and feeling so horrible about this. I will be praying for your healing and your family's healing as well. But more than anything I pray for Nathan that he find the right path, the one that you have helped him to see slightly even though you don't believe that you did, your seeds of faithfulness will help him see one day. Never feel as though, even though it is easier for me to say this since I am not in this situation {but feel led to say} that it was a waste of your time. Even though he choses to go down a wrong path at this time, your part in his life was very important, even through the pain. So I pray that those things that your family has shown him, loved on him, etc. will shine through in his darkest hours.

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  3. I am so sorry to hear that you are hurting Rae, sending you huge (((hugs))).

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  4. Rae, I'm so sorry you have been dealing with all this. I hope you can find some peace within your home now that he's moved out. God bless you and him!

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  5. Oh rae, I am so sad to read this. Please don't think of it as a waste of time or energy. You never know when you will see the fruits of your labors. He needs to try things on his own for awhile, but will someday realize the great love and sacrifice you guys gave for him.

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  6. Oh Rae, I am so sorry. My heart is with you!! I'm saying many prayers for you and your family. I know things will pick up and be better soon....just you wait :)
    HUGS sweets!

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  7. girl i am so sorry :( i will be praying (((hugs)))

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  8. Oh Rae, I really have no words or wisdom but I do have long arms and I'm reaching them out to give you some super duper big cyber hugs. I could only imagine all the emotions right now and I am so sorry for the wasted efforts. I imagine that would be the way it feels but somewhere deep deep deep in him, y'alls love and patience will come through when he decides to choose the right path and all the kindness and selflessness y'all bestowed upon him will surface. And maybe not, but you TRIED. That is all you can do for now. Hugs girl ~ I hope you don't let him interfere further in your lives. It seems he's done some damage and don't let him have that power. Keep your chin up and focus on the girls and your husband now. Some people are beyond reach for help but don't let it take you down. I will certainly be praying for you and him and your family that everything works out. What a tough time for y'all. hugs - renee lamb

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  9. I'm soo sorry Rae that you and your family are going through this right now! It must be so tough. You are doing the right thing. Hopefully some day soon it will resolve itself and he'll realized how good he had it. =)
    Hugs to you,
    Dani

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  10. Many prayers Rae!!!! Sometimes, they just need to fall completly before they can get up again and see what they have done to others. Hopefully in time (could be years...) that he will then appreciate what your family has done for him. If not, at least you do know in your own heart that you gave it your all and there is no burden on your shoulders. Peace be with you and your family. Hugs!!

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  11. You know you've been in my prayers Rae. Keep your chin up girl - your heart and your motives were in the right place. You gave your best and that's all you could do. Don't think of it as a waste - you never know what seed you planted. This is him running from you, not you running from him. He knows down deep in his heart that you guys were good for him. He's just not ready to accept it right now. Hugs to you friend!

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I thank you so much for your kind comments! :) Have a beautiful day.