Would you pray for me again?
Posted by: Naanra <Naanra@...>
of you are tired of my continued whining.
My husband's job situation is worsening. To state it briefly, one group of
people wants to get rid of another group of people. Several have already
left, several more (including my husband) are in the process of doing so. It
makes for a very uncomfortable, stressful situation. Unfortunately, the ones
who are leaving are the ones who are doing the most and best work, and have
the strongest work ethic. My husband has a real peace about going to another
job, and so do I, but the transition will be stressful.
To add to this, my inlaws are 89 and 79, living independently so far, but his
health is worsening. My mother in law (they live 50 miles a way for good
reason) calls me daily to tell me how bad the economy is, we're in a
depression, and she wants us to find a job nearer to them so they can help us
(not possible). I keep trying to tell her that there are no jobs available
in her area, but she keeps insisting there are, and wants my husband to apply
for jobs like bank president (he's not qualified).
On top of that, my 16 year old son recently got his driver's license, and now
thinks he can act like he's 21. He wants to run around until late on school
nights, and to ignore his curfew. We've had to clamp down on him, which
makes life miserable for all.
My second grade son absolutely hates school, and has been acting out. He
refuses to do his work at school, and the school has insisted he be tested
for ADD and behavior problems. He had some of this last year, but has
improved greatly. We have to meet with a school district psychologist. I am
terribly afraid they are going to label him LD just to get him out of their
school so they don't have to deal with him (this is an "exemplary" school,
and they don't have problem children). He is slightly spoiled (I helped) and
VERY strong-willed (thank you, Dr. Dobson). I spent 12 years trying to bend
his brother's will, and now am back in the daily struggle again.
I am very, very weary of this struggle. I ask that you would pray for
strength and guidance, and peace. Again, I am sorry to keep asking for help,
but I am just about used up. Thank you.
Nancy in OK