A Prayer Thread for Mike in Texas

angelkisses0102 · #1 06-02-2006, 10:20 AM

Mike in Texas has always been such a huge supporter of so many of us during our rough times and if I remember correctly, has only asked for prayers once...while in Russia completing their adoption of Julia.

Well, I don't know how many realize this but...

Quote:

Quote from: mikeintexas
I don't know how many of you are aware, but Julia is a RAD child. We don't experience the horror stories that some of the other parents write about. But we have defiance, anger, and tantrums (the latter are fairly new). The last 2 to 3 months have been surreal to me... I honestly cannot believe that my precious and beautiful little child has such a broken heart that it makes her behave in certain ways. A year ago, heck even 3 or 4 months ago, I thought I had a grip on how to parent an IA child. Well, guess what... I have no clue. Every day is a new day and it is full of surprises.

So, if I ever one time judged anybody for anything on how they parented a child, please forgive me. Living with a RAD child (even a mild RAD like Julia) is a totally completely different world. Like XXXX writes, if you have a mostly normal well-adjusted child, you really have not experienced the gamut of emotions involved in parenting a RAD child.

I'd be very grateful for your prayers in the days to come. Please pray for God to heal Julia's broken heart and for me and Della to be able to parent her in a way that will lead her to be as attached as possible. I haven't posted much on this lately... I'm more guarded in my responses these days...
Mike

Please if you could find it in your hearts, please pray (or whatever your beliefs are) for them...I did ask Mike if he minded me starting and sharing this...and he agreed because it even though it is hard to do...the whole family does NEED our prayers and support.

Thank you all so much!!

Wendrew · #2 06-02-2006, 10:26 AM

Mike, Your constant positive attitude is inspirational! My thoughts are with you and your family!

Chris3148 · #3 06-02-2006, 10:28 AM

Of course we will pray for Mike, Della, and Julia. You were such a strength to me when I lost the girls and even devoted a day of prayer for me in December. And in a miracle two days later we received the referral of our girls back.

My prayers are with you all.

-Chris

KimOH · #4 06-02-2006, 10:33 AM

Your family is in my throughts and prayers, Mike. And my best wishes for Julia's continued healing -- and the strength to help her for you and your whole family.

Provost21 · #5 06-02-2006, 10:39 AM

My thoughts are with you and your family. I will pray that God will give you the strength and courage to make it through.

Vicki H · #6 06-02-2006, 10:40 AM

Mike, you have been such a wonderful source of support for so many here. Prayers to you and your family.

Vicki

kretzklan · #7 06-02-2006, 10:42 AM

Mike - I will continue to pray for healing for everyone and for a wonderful outcome for Julia and her awesome parents!

swmphoto · #8 06-02-2006, 10:44 AM

My thoughts are with you and your family,
Julia is such a sweet looking child I hope she
soon learns what a wonderful family can provide her.
Stay stong.

SingleMama2B · #9 06-02-2006, 10:47 AM

Many, Many prayers being sent straight up for you and your family..... How I hope that God graces you and Della with the strength, patience and knowledge to help your Darling Julia, and that he embraces Julia, and helps her broken heart!!!

Blessings..........................

mcanvasback · #10 06-02-2006, 10:47 AM

My prayers and best wishes to you also, Mike.
I know Julia will come through this with you as her Daddy.

Waiting2Be · #11 06-02-2006, 10:56 AM

Mike, our thougths and prayers are with you and your family for the strength and wisdom to be the best parents you can be for Julia.

aimeemk · #12 06-02-2006, 11:00 AM

Mike my friend,

I am praying for your entire family during this struggle. I am confident that you and Della will make good decisions on helping your daughter heal. It may be a long road but you have plenty of friends hear cheering

all of you on!! DO NOT FORGET THAT!!

emjay · #13 06-02-2006, 11:03 AM

Mike - Many prayers coming to you and Della for strength and patience as you work to help your daughter heal. Prayers for Julia that she can heal and feel loved and safe in your special family. And prayers for your boys, too, as they share in loving their sister but see and feel her struggles.

mikeintexas · #14 06-02-2006, 11:06 AM

Thank you all. I'm totally speechless. This is a very emotional and tough time for me, Della, Julia, and our two boys. I'm very grateful for your prayers.

angelkisses0102 · #15 06-02-2006, 11:17 AM

Mike~

The quote in your siggy says it all and makes so much more sense to me now...

You know you have our prayers...and remember how powerful they are.
Karen

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