So many parents share our hurt
A child now grown throws us away
Rejects love, the blessings given
Denying good we’ve brought her way
It hurts, LORD, this rejection deep
So well You know the pain we feel
Shock, confusion settling in
Before air clears to see it’s real
Now we must forgive ourselves
Of imperfections, hurts we set
In the efforts of raising four
Hoping overall to bless
Yes, they’re free to stay or go
In relationship or not
Still when that babe we bore and love
Shuts the door, it hurts a lot
What of the grands she takes with her
What have we done, this knife she’s thrust
Into the very hearts of us
Severed all our love in trust
Longsuffering comes to our minds
Perceiving more than before
Waiting hope through endless time
For that day of unlocked door
Is this how You wait, LORD
Yearning for mankind’s return
To fellowship with You once more
Blessings given again again
Give us wisdom, LORD, we pray
Wisdom, strength to walk this path
Protect loved ones gone astray
Reconcile, restore at last
May in hers and theirs some day
If, LORD, not in our lifetimes
Your spring of Love that does sustain
Nourish their souls, hearts, and minds
We give them full to You, our God
These precious gifts You gave to us
No higher power can we entrust
This precious family held in Love
Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
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Dew Upon The Arbor 
Oh my friend, I’m so so sorry that you’re going through this. I prayed for restoration. 🙏
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Thank you so very much for your prayers! Praise the LORD for His unfailing love! God bless you! 💞💐
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Oh, Sherry.
Your gift of words shows me I’m not alone in the pain of parenting an adult that doesn’t want me. When my words meant for encouragement are heard as expectations put upon them…I never meant that….but they didn’t give me a chance to explain.
You have a gift Sherry. Thank you for dipping your pen in your pain and letting us know we are not alone.
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Thank you, Tammy. I am so sorry for your pain. It is truly astounding the numbers of families that are experiencing this. Surely this is “sharing in the LORD’s sufferings”…I know of no other way to endure and find peace in it but through His strength, looking for His light in the darkness. Praying for you, dear heart. 💞🙏
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