Sunday, June 16, 2013
I wish it was good news
Well she held through Saturday morning so we had to break out the suppositories. She got some out but not enough to make up for 5 days of holding. Instead she chose to wait until this morning and unload 5 days worth in her bed. I don't know what else to say to this. This is the second Sunday of this. It was everywhere. I thought last week was bad but it doesn't even compare to what we experienced this morning. I missed church....again because it took me so long to clean up. Not to mention that going to church is a reward for her that I'm not willing to give. This is a time when I need to be at church more than ever because I'm sinking. I have no idea what to do. This is controlling our family and it's damaging the already fragile relationship that took 3 years to build with her. I guess this is the reality of RAD and trauma. It sucks.
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So sorry. I don't have any wise words, but I will pray.
i am so sorry that you are going through this - hugs!
I don't know what to say except I truly feel for you.
I AM SO SO VERY SORRY!! Julia
I know nothing about adopting children internationally but I know when my parents adopted my siblings they were offered support when they needed a break. Respite. Is there any way you can just have a weekend to yourself to recharge? You will burn out! Oh, I am sorry for you. It must be so hard.
Hi Erin,
My name is Patty Lococo. We adopted out daughter, Julia, in 2010 through RR. I am in the exact same situation that you are currently in regarding poop issues. Yes, my life is currently revolving around this same issue and it is exhausting, frustrating, you know the rest. Julia is non-verbal so it makes it even harder to communicate with her regarding this issue. A while back, I had sent you a Fb friend request. I would really like to be able to PM with you regarding this issue if you would like to. Wishing you better days,
Patty
I am SO SORRY!! :-{
I am praying for you. I know how hard it is. I know how helpless you feel. God is near to carry you through.
I just read something that spoke to my heart.... It's on a blog about prayer: http://melodiousecho.blogspot.com/2010/06/becoming-intercessor-in-prayer.html
If you have the time read it... maybe get the book on Reese Howell - Intercessor. When we are dealing with behaviors and frustrationg circumstances beyond our ken... if we would pour out our hearts in prayer God will give us patience, solutions, strength, healing if we but trust Him. I am afraid my prayer life has been too shallow. Too selfish. Too directed towards a life of ease (as in, I can't deal with this kid's behavior any longer, DO SOMETHING! Yeah, probably not the best approach...) He loves us so much and He does want to help our children. He wants to teach us to love the unloveable. As that post said, Christ will love them through us, and we won't have to force ourselves to fake-it-till-we-make-it as is suggested.
I feel your desire to be in church. For months it was hit and miss for me as the twins blew up just before church week after week. We finally had to just go regardless of what had just happened and how they were dressed (or not dressed!) and eventually we won that battle. It was rough. I longed for fellowship. I longed for spiritual renewal.
I am sorry that you're going through this situation; I will definitely keep praying for all of you!
I'm so sorry, Erin! Are you able to have her clean it herself or at least participate in the cleaning? We have not dealt with anything on this level so its just a suggestion. I really can't imagine!
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