Prayers Needed - My life has it a brick wall.

Oh Sarina,

I am so sorry. Have you considered fasting? I know many people do not fast but we LDS do. I know your mother is LDS so she may fast with you. She could ask the church to fast for your family. This Sunday is fast Sunday at all LDS Churches. It is a good time to ask.

I do hope things get better. Sending hugs {{{{{{ Hugs }}}}}}

I will keep you and your children in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you Connie.  I will talk to my Mom today.  She is probably beside herself right now because of all of this.  It goes without saying that I am.

I know this is not comforting now but it is through our worst trials that we learn the most.

My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.  I hope this time in jail gives them time to think about what they can do to turn their lives around.

They will most likely have many years to think about this.  I pray that the good Lord gives them strength to get them through.

Oh Sarina, I am  so sorry. I wish I could be there to give you a great big hug and a shoulder to cry on. So, I'll just send a hug your way.

Brenda, your words give me the hug that I need.  Thank you.

I'm so sorry to hear this.  Your family will be in my htoughts and prayers.  (hugs)

Thank you Ang.  They need all the prayers they can get.

I am so sorry to hear this.  {{{HUGS}} to you, I know this is hard.   You are strong though, from reading this it seems you know that you have done all you can and now they need the help of someone higher.  I will keep your family in my prayers...

Thank you Pamela.  It is harder than I thought.  But, I have to remain as strong as I can.  If I weaken my defenses I will crumble.

Listen to Kat down there, she knows what she is talking about.  I am sure it is harder then you thought it would be, we can never measure something like that before it happens, and we always pray so hard that it won't happen to our family.  The world is such a hard place and there is so much pressure to do what is not really right.

Your children CAN turn things around and with God's help and your love, I think they will have every opportinity to do so.  Just keep praying sweetie, and realize there is only so much a human can do.

I know that if they truly want to turn things around that they can do it.  They have to find the strength.  God will help them if they reach out to him.  I have prayed for him to help him.  I guess they needed to want it as well. This I feel is divine intervention.

Sarina,

I am so sorry this has happened to your family. I sympathize, as I know your pain. My son had many run-ins with the law and drugs in his teens and early twenties, but he has(finally) settled down with a family. It WILL get better.

I told my sons that even though they have hit rock bottom they can turn themselves around.  There are so many people who have been through worse and risen from the depths.

My thoughts are with you.   This is not your fault nor a reflection of how you raised your children.  Peer pressure and so many negative outside influences draw our children in.  They are alive and will have a second chance eventually to get their lives on the right track. 

Thank you Kat.  I know that it wasn't how I raised them that brought them to this place.  But, you know how parents can be.  We wallow in our sorrows and sometimes it is in our thoughts about the what ifs or the shoulda woulda couldas.

((((((HUGS)))) Sarina, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  

Thank you for the big hugs and prayers Nancy.

I'm so sorry to hear this Sarina, many prayers are with you and your family.  ((hugs))

Thank you Stacey.  Prayers and hugs are appreciated.

I'm sorry you're experiencing this load of pain, dear.  Do not worry about those who point their finger at you.  Because your right ugly things happen in every family.

Thanks Aunt Bea.  I am trying to bear the burden of what has happened.  Sometimes I think I need to run and hide, but what good would that do?

i am so sorry to hear about your kids.  I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and try to send good vibes

(((hugs))))

It's the lesson that your children will take away from this, which is important. We can all choose what we learn. Help them to make sure the lesson is a positive one. They are lucky to have you.

I will keep all of you in my prayers.

I am very sorry this happened to your family. I pray that they all heal and learn from it. It can happen to any one anywhere.

I wish you all the blessings and Light that the Lord can send your way.

I am glad your daughter survived. If they can find the faith to move back towards the hand God is holding out for them, they will all survive. You have my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and Blessings to you and All of your family!

I had some problems this year with my fourteen year old.  She started to hang out with a gang, and would leave the house in the middle of the night, so I took her to the county probabation officer who scared her to death.  Sometimes, they don't hear the parents as well as the law.

I am so sorry to hear this.  Hope things work out and good luck to you and your family.

That's really awful that they have to face jail time. But, it may be the wake up call they need. As parents, we wish to make things better but, now it's not possible all the time.

You just be there for your kids and never judge them. Help them and make sure they know you love them.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorry to hear this,  as other say it iis not your fault,  that line you gave them  this is not the worst call,  I think that should shake them lose of the wrong arms.  They are hurting fo the past yr, and it will take time to get over this hurdle,,,  just stay by their side and let  them know you will never leave them..  I hope all will work out fast and like you said there is light ahead.. 

sorry to ask  if you dont want to answer  understandable,,  why jail time..  is there a way to see if all can get productive help with rehap or something....

Sarina, I definitely will pray for you and your children in this trying time.

My nephew developed a meth addiction and began stealing to support his habit. I truly believe that going to prison saved his life. He went in a skeleton and came out a healthy young man. I'll pray that you get the same results.

I am so sorry this has happened.  Prayers with your whole family.  I pray they learn even though they may be incarcerated they can do something better for themselves while there.  We all have a past and no family is perfect.  You can try and that is it.  When kids get to be adults they have their own roads they must chose to take.

Sarina - I pray that all will be well soon - take it one day at a time and be strong - they are still alive and for that you can give grateful thanks.  Do not worry about people talking as this can happen to anyone at anytime no matter how great you think your kids are...my thoughts are with you.  Salud

I'm so sorry, Sarina.  You and your family will be in my prayers.

You, and your family, are so in my thoughts and prayers.  Know that the prayers of your Gather friends will help you get through this.  We are all with your and sending good, positive thoughts and prayers.  Blessings on you and your children.

I am so sorry to hear this Sarina, but know that God is with you and with them and He will see you all through this.  I know it's hard right now, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  Just keep looking for it and it will shine for you. We do all we can to raise our children right, but we don't really know the outside influences and pressures they are constantly subjected to when we are not with them to advise them.  Will keep you and your children in my prayers.  God's Blessings upon you and your family.  ((((Hugs)))).

peace and love and hugss

I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this.  It must be heartbreaking.  I hope in the end something good will come of it and that your children will turn their lives around.  Maybe the jail time won't be as long as you think.  I wish you the best.

Sarina, my heart goes out to you and your sons, as well as my prayers, I hope they have good legal representation and maybe can get probabation instead of jail time, or community service.  Take care of yourself and your daughter, keep her close, .

I am so sorry you have to go through this. Life can be so unfair.

Over the holiday weekend a good friend of the family was drunk and got in an accident with not only his three small children, but three of his friends as well. His actions killed a very close friend of his and now he faces charges of Vehicular homicide.  His kids won't have daddy home for a long time. SO much pain when making such bad choices. God doesn't want us to behave in certain ways becuase he loves us and doesn't want us to get hurt or hurt others. Why do we have so much trouble seeing that ?

Love and Prayers I will be thinking of you all

I am so sorry this happened to you and your family.  You have a positive attitude and God will see you through all of this. 

I am so sorry to hear about the problems your children are having.  We all make the wrong choices at times and it's no reflection on how we were raised.....we all just do stupid things sometimes.  I will keep you, your sons and your daughter all in my prayers......Things will get better.

I'll keep you and your children in my prayers.  Best of luck to all of you.

Sarina, It saddens us, your friends, that you have to go through this . I hope you have someone to lean on where you are. We are all praying for you, and that God will help your children make some wise decisions. Sometimes that first time they are locked up, is scary enough to help. ..........where paying them out and letting them off the hook, only lets them know, they can do it again and get by with it. All you can do is love them, stay strong and ask God to come into their hearts.

I'm so sorry to hear this.  Everyone has given good advice already. I went through all sorts of problems with my youngest son. He has gotten his life turned around but it wasn't easy (for any of us.)

Sending prayers your way.

Hugs to you and your family I will say prayers for you all

oh hon, I feel so bad for you, as a mother I know how your heart is aching, and a triple whammy at that.  I hope all goes well for your children and they do not have too steep of a sentence and come out and change their lives for the better,  You have my prayers, from one mother to another.

The first thing your children need to do is come clean.

Tell the truth and go on from there.

I'll bet that they are all good kids.

Memories will keep you strong.

Your love for them will do more than that.

Keep the faith and do not lose your grip on the kids.

They need you and maybe there is a silver lining to this whole thing.

Things may not be as bad as you think.

Hugs to you!!

some people need near death experiences to straighten up, unless the sinking into too much drug use is a way to end it all. Goodluck.

My heart and thoughts are with you. My oldest boy just got arrested yesterday. He may never see the light of day either....So, I do know how you are feeling.

I will be praying for you and your' family. The Lord strengthen you and give you wisdom to pull your' family through this very trying period. God's grace be with you and your' children.

Prayers winging upward! Ignore those who point and sneer, everyone has things that they  would be horrified if they were discovered. Just keep  praying and letting them know you love them.*hugs*

My prayers are with you all

I so hope your kids can get passed all this.  sending prayers your way. in hopes of the kids getting beyond this and for you too...

prayers, hon.....nothing is ever without a solution......it will get better...america is the land of second and third and fourth chances......

Sarina - You and your children are in my prayers.  My sister , Pam, has and is going through something similar.  Right now it feels like something terrible, but good can come from it.  Keep in mind John 3:16; Romans 10:9-13; and Ephesians 2:8-9.  These verses state that at the moment someone accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, all sins (past, present and future, including drugs, arrest, suicide) are forgiven once and for all eternity.  The Holy Spirit enters the person's soul and no matter what, God will not foresake that person.  If your children are yet to be saved, pray they will find Jesus, but if they are saved, God will remain with them.  Jesus loves you and your children, wants to prosper you all, and yes, you all may be in "the shadow of the valley of death," right now, but remember, God promised He would carry you through that valley, not leave you in it.  Have faith in God and you will soon see the summit with the most amazing view -- one you can only see by treking on through that valley and up that mountain.

HUGS!

Sarina. I've not been in contact with you for a while but I'm so sorry to read about such tragic news. You've been such a support to me over these past few years, as has your mom Barbara, I've been so fond of you both. I'll pray hard and often for you and your family. I've been to rock bottom too and it was then and only then that my life was turned around. I pray the same for your children, and for some comfort for you...I really am so sorry to read this.

I'm so sorry that your family has this to deal with. My thoughts are with you. *HUGS*

Sarina, my dear sweet friend....I am so sorry to hear this is all happening to you.  You and I both know that bad things happen to good people sometimes.  The dark places that the kids have been are now away for the time being.  Not that jail is cheery and bright, but at least the other crap is not going to be happening.  Is your daughter ok?  How are you holding up??  I love you and will be thinking of you and praying for all to turn out for the best.  Call me anytime!  I am in CT right now....troubles on my front too.  I am working there and living with friends.  The kids and Roland are still in Vermont.  XOXOXOXOXOXOX

Wow, you and your kids and family will be in ym thoughts and prayers.  I can only imagine how you feel.

My dearest daughter Sarina, I will be praying for our children..that Heavenly Father will be with them and give them the strength to see this through. I will pray that you will have the strength to see this through also. Love, Mom

God be with you all in these hard times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have said a prayer for you and your children Sarina!!!  I had a son who when he was in his teens was delinquent so I can understand just a LITTLE bit what you must be going through!!  So sorry my friend!

Sarina,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Our son will soon be in the same place as yours are, in prison, and we're dreading it. But, we and (he) will get through it, again.

Huge hugs to you, it's not your fault, so don't even go there, please,

Marilyn

PS: God is with you.

Count on my prayers, Sarina.  You are so right when you say this can happen to anyone in any family.  The best parents can raise children who will make unwise choices.  All we can do is our best.  Try to feel God's loving arms around you now.  Know that prayer will be offered for you and your children to combat the evil one's influence.

Praying for you and your children. May God bless you all.

Wow, look at all the Gather support you have. That is great. Sounds like you really need it. I am also here for you, so sorry for your troubles. A hug and positive thoughts is all I have to offer. Don't forget to take care of yourself through this storm my friend. I hope it all passes soon for you.

hi "Elusive" heres book1962 from mylot. Its so nice to find you here in gather too. You are such a strong person with such lots of faith and I am sure God will reward you for that.

hugs to you

With what I have been through in my life, I no longer believe that Christians are exempt from anything.  I really do understand where you are coming from.  You are in my prayers.

Praying for the salvation or rededication of all involved.

Hi Sarina, sometimes incarceration is the thing, it saved my life. If you haven't read my testimony.. I invite you to.  http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396258 

Praying for you, Guy

Hi Guy, I do hope that my daughter Sarina reads your testimony. I did and it certainly did move me young man. Thank you for your prayers Guy. This will be a tough row to hoe..but with the help of our Creator we will make it through. We need to have faith that He will be there for the children and help them be strong. We can do this my dear daughter with His help.

Love you, Mom

Hi Mom.  I did read Guy's testimony.  It was kinda close to what is happening to those around me.  I know that God will get us through this.  I pray for my children every day.

Sarina, I'm so sorry to hear this.   Be strong and take care of yourself during this.

hugs

i am sorry, i have one son with addiction also. its in his genes,,,,,,7 out of 9 of his fathers siblings are addicts....

Sorry to hear this.

((HUGS))

I am so sorry you have to experience this. I hope your children will come out of this stronger and on a better path.

To hell with the finger waggers. Do not let them get you down. Your kids need your support now, more than ever. Be there for them, say your prayers that they will receive whatever it is that they need (faith, respect for themselves,  physical help, etc) and pray for yourself that you may have the strength and courage to get through this. Because you know that each of us, here at Gather, will be praying for you and your children.

Hang in there you have lots of prayer going on.

I wanted to check in and see how you're doing. You know you're in all of our prayers. Hopefully, this will be a wake-up call for everyone involved. I'm so glad your daughter is safe.

We are taking each day as it comes.  There are still a lot of tears.  Some days I am strong, some days...not so strong.

I hope this is not as serious as it sounds. May things turn around for you soon. :)

Unfortunately....it is.

Keep putting one foot in front of the other, that's about all you can do. I am here for you.