We have court this week. Our grandchildren's step mother, who they call Mom, has been given orders for a move to South Korea. My husband and I will have to say that we think it's best for them to move there with Dad and Mom. Our daughter, M., while she loves her children, is just not fit. It kills me to say this and my heart is being smashed. Last year, Dad was given custody with M having supervised visitation. She only saw them twice in about 9 months until she found out about the move to S. Korea. My husband and I had to take out a restraining order against M last year because she called the police and told them that I was a danger to myself. Imagine my shock when the police came and had to bring me to the ER so a doc could check me out. He said I was fine but that it sounded like my daughter was not. The next day, the police were back. M called and reported my husband, her father, for animal abuse. Now you all don't know him but my husband is, if not the kindest, then one of the top 10 kindest men in the whole world. She violated the order the other night when she called me in the middle of the night. In the past, she tried to strangle me and she swung a cast iron bed rail at her dad. I wish I could make you all understand how painful this court appearance will be for my husband and for me. We love our daughter. We have to put our grandchildren first though. All they've known since they were born is chaos. They need to be on the other side of the world so that they can get some stability in their lives. Anyway, sorry for the novel. We need strength and courage. Please pray for us. Thank you
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I am so sorry for your heartache. I will pray that your heart will be comforted and God will bring about His best situation for your grandchildren. May the courts be moved by the mighty hand of God to protect and provide safety for the children. May God bring healing to your broken daughter .
Thank you, wholeheart Hugs to you. Hoping God will hear your prayer!
Hugs right back. My Momma's heart breaks for you--but I know God will be strong on the kids behalf and comfort you. I will continue to pray.....
Praying for your difficult situation. You are a good, good grandma ❤️ I pray that your daughter will get the help she needs before it is too late to reconcile with both her children and her parents. I pray that she receives a special touch from the Holy Spirit and turns herself around 🙏
Thanks so much TLCOG. We have spent literally hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get help for her. We have turned her over to God. Only He can fix her. She has gone to the dark side. I had to throw out all kinds of witchcraft and satanic things she had secreted into our home. Went through the whole house with Holy Water saying St. Michael's Prayer. Hugs to you!
God’s got her - you’ve given her over to the right guy ❤️🩹❤️
Father, thank You that You are a God of peace. Jesus, we know that You leave us with Your peace. I ask it now in Your name for this family. Let Your peace intervene and still this storm. Grant M's parents Your courage and strength to protect their grandchildren. You have not given them a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Let Your Spirit guide them through their day in court. Give them favor with those in authority to do what is best for their family. Grant their daughter peace. Rebuke the storm within her and still her heart to hear Your voice. May Your peace bring comfort and confidence that You know the heartbreak M's parents feel and that You have everything in Your control. You work out all for our good no matter how dire the circumstances. Allow Your son and daughter a glimpse into the hope and future You have planned for them and their daughter and grandchildren as a fully restored family, and let Your peace rule in their hearts and carry them forward. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You" (Is. 26:3). May God bless you and your husband, fren.
Amen.
Hugs and thanks, MudPuddle.
Thank you OfChrist, hugs. Your prayer is beautiful!
PRAYING for you, your husband and your grandchildren. What a horrible nightmare your family has endured! I will pray for your daughter to be perfectly healed from whatever is going on with her. 💔🙏
Thank you, Joy. My prayer every night is that God heals M. Hugs to you.
I can only imagine but God's Healing Power is Awesome! Blessings! 🙏💕
Prayers of strength, faith, and courage for you, and prayers that your daughter be delivered from the demons that have taken her over…they are powerless in the face of God’s Holy Spirit, who is our ever present Comforter.
Thanks so much, CaptBobbles. Praying your prayer and our are answered. Hugs to you.
May God give you strength and comfort, and in His time, heal your daughter as only He can. Bless you both.
Thank you, Mr_A. Hugs and tha nk you too for the blessing.
I am thankful for your post. It took courage. But, I want you to be very educated here because you and your husband actually can do nothing more than love your grandchildren as much as possible - ignoring all the drama -- focus on them - not the court, not the words the court would ignore anyway -- focus ON the grandkids. period. They will be okay. M will live with the blame (yes she will say you didn't help... with what? Ignore her pleas to say things to the court that will help her case. The court doesn't have to hear your side - M has SHOWN the court her side.
I am the mother - it was Feb 2 1988 - I was the mother the court said "no" to. I would not have grown up once and for all, if the court had sided with me. My son is now 38 - he knows what I was like, but now, because I grew up and faced life head-on, my son knows I love him and my grandkids know they have a grandmother who takes responsibility for her actions, not because I wanted to - but because no one else could do it for me...but the court.
I'm guessing this may be a short-term tour of duty, perhaps? If the step-mom is a good mom, let them go freely. send cards, send letters, send videos - do Facetime. the tour will be over before you know it.
Bless you, Sidetracked and thank you for sharing. It means more than you know. It's a 2 year posting but they will come home for visits. So happy your situation has worked out!!! Hugs
You are an amazing grandmother. It takes a strong, good person to see the situation clearly. May God keep you all in His loving embrace. Prayers that your daughter feels His miraculous love working in her.
God Bless you for your story of hope. This helps those who need to know things can change.
Father,
Please bring peace to this family. Cast away the demons hiding in M. Free her from the bondage and grip of Satan. Release this family from the father of chaos and bring them into you calm and loving embrace. All these things we pray in Jesus name
Thanks so much for your prayer, Cpleb! Hugs
Heavenly Father, We pray for this grandmother for the safety and good upbringing of her grandchildren against the chaos brought on by their own mother. Please protect these grandparents against the anger their daughter is placing upon them. Let the Judge see the turmoil she has done to them, and let that Judge see fit to place her somewhere so she can get the help she so badly needs. Above all Lord, give these grandparents comfort and safety, and let them know that they are agreeing to what is best for their grandchildren. Thank you Lord as we ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
Thank you, Mary. Her anger is what is frightening me about court. Hugs
You're welcome. God will be in your midst when you go to court.
Thank you, Mary!
(((Big Hugs))) Keeping your family in my prayers.
Thanks so much, constitution! Hugs
Prayers on the way fren.
Thank you, Pbman. We really appreciate your prayers. Hugs
You and your husband will be in my prayers.
Thank you, ouvrez. Your prayers are appreciated. Hugs
I am so sorry. This must be heartbreaking & my prayers will go out for those little ones & for yourself & hubby.
Thanks so much for your prayers,Honest. It is heartbreaking. Hugs
Prayers up.
Thanks so much, MudPuddle! Hugs again!
It sounds to me like a done deal. She has generated enough documented bad behavior, that she will never have custody again. Your grandkids are going to get to taste Kimchi.
Skeptical, thanks and I think you're right. She has had to appear before this same judge before and I think the judge is fed up. We'll see. hugs
Prayers to you. Sounds like you are a strong woman. You are not alone in trying to understand chaos. Not easy! I send prayers that everyone's highest best self is present for everyone involved. I pray that God is with you and that the best road for all is chosen, whatever that is. I send my love to all of you.
Thank you peaceandjoy. Have to dig deep but God is giving my husband and I strength. Hugs
UPDATE - court was postponed until next Wed. UGH I was ready to have this over with today.
It's in God's hands... looking forward to hearing back from you next week!
Thank you! Hugs