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I'm joining my prayers to everyone else's and offering my day up for you and your family. I am thankful that you are so strong in your faith and convictions.
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I will pray. We had a similar situation here with my husband's cousin, with six children involved. Drugs, abusive relationships...it went on and on for many years. She would let her mom take the kids and then come back and drag them away (literally). But finally, finally, she has gotten her life back together, is going to Church, working, and caring for those kids. I pray the Lord will work a miracle in your daughter's life as well.
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Oh, Theresa. I am just seeing this now and I am so very sorry to hear what you are all going through. I wish there was someway we could help. And if there is, do not hesitate to ask.
Please know we are praying - fervently - for your family, especially those dear grandbabies. My heart is just breaking for you ...
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Oh, my heart breaks ot hear this!
What is wrong with authorities that they do so little to protect the tiny ones?!?!
My thoughts and prayers are with you....and those dear little boys (and your daughter, as well)
Have you thought of consulting an attorney?
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prayers here...
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Theresa, praying for you and for those boys. I hope that you can work it out with the authorities. Those boys need you and your family now. I pray that the state understands that. I will also pray for your daughter--that she heals and comes to understand that you are trying to help her. I know (from personal experience) how hard it is to listen to your child vent their anger at you. Be strong in this roller coaster ride ...
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4mothermary wrote:
Can you call social services & start the process to have custody of those beautiful boys. They desperately need your love & stability.
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This was my thought as well. We've unfortunately had the same situation in my family with a neice. Gettting legal custody was the only way for the girl to have any stability at all.
My prayers are with you and your dear grandchildren as you struggle through this.
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Theresa, I will keep them in our prayers. You, also, dear Grandma will be in our prayers. Good grief, the authorities take anonymous "tips" about homeschoolers' negligence but this they leave alone.  I am so sorry for that. I am also extremely sad for your heart. I know it's breaking. Prayers for all involved!
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Theresa, I just read this  Marianna and I will be praying today, especially for Sam. 
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Oh, Theresa,
You and the whole family is definitely in my prayers today.
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Dear Ladies,
I am overwhelmed at the generosity and kindness of your responses. Thank you so much.
I also wanted to let you know that your prayers are working. My daughter did not show up last night to take the children. Instead, she stunned me by calling this morning with a contrite heart and a willingness to listen. We talked for 2 hours through many tears about many, many things and I was able to be very honest with her about everything. She knows I went to social services and that I will seek custody of the boys if need be. She is still very much in denial about most things, but she admits she isn't caring for the children as well as she should. She is coming over this afternoon to talk more and has asked me for help, which is so very much more than I had dared to hope for.
So, things look a bit brighter today, though I feel we have a long road ahead. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. The power of your prayers is amazing.
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Theresa,
I am just reading this now. I am so sorry for the entire situation...especially for your grandsons who bear the brunt of it. Please be assured of our prayers. You will all be included in our 54 day rosary novena.
Tell Sam to pray to his guardian angels and St. John Bosco..it will bring him comfort and they will intercede! I'm sorry for his worry and upset.
Glad you did get a glimmer of hope from your daughter.
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Theresa, my prayers are with you and your family. I will continue to pray for your daughter as well. Your grandchildren are very lucky to have you!
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Please consider getting a lawyer and requesting a Guardian ad Litem for the boys. That way everyone is protected and hopefully the best interest of the boys will be served.
I am praying for all involved!
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Prayers for peace and tranquility while you sort through all this, I am so sorry.
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Oh, Theresa, I'm so sorry that you all have to walk through such heartache. Those poor little boys---it's so sad to think of all that they have been through. It must be so confusing for them. I thank God they have the love and stability of you and your dh.
I will keep all of you in my prayers each day, especially your dd and her ds.
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Oh Theresa, I am just seeing this. It brought tears to my eyes. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
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lapazfarm wrote:
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Theresa, I'm very happy that she has asked you for help. I know you love her, just as much as you love your other children and your grandchildren. I have been through a very similar situation. It is wonderful that she has asked for help, and that she has admitted she isn't caring for the children as well as she should. Those are both steps in the right direction for her. IMHO, you should still go through the process of being appointed the legal guardians of the children.
I'm praying for all of you.
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Dear Theresa,
Be assured of our prayers and if there is anything else we can do, pleaes don't hesitate to let us know. It's so hard for everyone, but he boys especially -- sending up prayers for their protection and well-being....
and prayers for you and your family too...WOW
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I just saw this...I must've missed it somehow.
I'm so sorry for all of your pain.
I'm so glad that your grandchildren are so blessed to have you in their life.
Praying that your daughter has a change of heart.
BTW, I would pursue every legal option to get custody of those children. It's for the best interest of the children.
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