Chris in VA Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts re ds19's appointment for his assessment this am. He called me later to say that the assessor (too many s's? lol) found out ds lives in a different county, and that he can't provide services to ds. So he asked ds if he wants treatment. And ds said... Yes. I cried tears of joy on the phone when he told me. He said he's tired of living as he has been. I know not to get too excited, that it's just a first step, blah blah blah. But it's huge. Dh says he's not getting too hopeful because he's been burned before by ds. But I say someone's got to hold out hope to this boy, and if we can't put our hope in ds, we can put it in God. Rejoicing, here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Wonderful, Chris. Praying for each step at a time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Praying that God fills him with His Holy Spirit and gives him the strength to prevail this time... for all of you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's a start :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug: I will keep praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 One day at a time, one small victory at a time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug: I hoping the best with you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 This is huge, Chris, and it's been a long time in coming. I'm so happy for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 That is awesome news. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 That is WONDERFUL news!!! Praying with you, Chris! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Fabulous!!! May this just be the first step in his return to you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Fabulous!!! May this just be the first step in his return to you. :) :iagree::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: Someday, I hope and pray you will have a redemption story to tell with your son. I will pray for that. I think that moms are often the ones who don't give up hope. My mom didn't, and I will always remember this about her.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: This is very good news! Keep holding on to hope that this step is the first of many good steps. Our God is faithful and good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 That is great! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm excited and thrilled for you, too, Chris! The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem, so this is very HUGE. Hold on to that hope. The Lord is good and He is faithful, and is able to do "...exceedingly, abundantly, above all we ask or even think". Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: :cheers2::party::001_tt1: I can almost hear your heart going thumpa-thumpa out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :hurray::hurray::hurray:I hope for continued good choices, healing, and PEACE for all of you!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Being happy and hopeful with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 That's great news, Chris! I truly hope that because he said "yes" of his own accord that he is ready for change and help, and that things will start to get a little easier for him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm so very happy to hear this, Chris. As long as there is breath, there is hope. I will continue to pray as well.:grouphug: Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Great news, Chris. So glad to hear of his choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Chris, I'm so glad for your son's decision to get help. Here you're the one going through this difficult journey, and I'm the one who always feels uplifted by your faith and complete attribution of success to God. Thanks for sharing with us! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Chris, about 10 years ago, someone very close to me was addicted to heroin. She had gone into rehab twice, both times bailing out on the beginning of the third day. The third time she entered rehab, (this was all over a period of a few years) I was living in another state. I called everyone I knew in every state I knew and asked people to fast and and pray, particularly on the third day. Many, many people joined me in prayer and fasting. Well, that third time she stayed and completed her entire stint of rehab and has been clean to this day. I would love to fast and pray with you! Let me know when...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Rejoicing with you! I'm praying and believing good things will come from this first small step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalMom Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 Amen! Reminds me of one of my ds' favorite songs: "My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do!" Chris, :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Rejoicing and hoping with you. God is greater than the chains that hold in this world and I'll be praying for each step. Chris, about 10 years ago, someone very close to me was addicted to heroin. She had gone into rehab twice, both times bailing out on the beginning of the third day. The third time she entered rehab, (this was all over a period of a few years) I was living in another state. I called everyone I knew in every state I knew and asked people to fast and and pray, particularly on the third day. Many, many people joined me in prayer and fasting. Well, that third time she stayed and completed her entire stint of rehab and has been clean to this day. I would love to fast and pray with you! Let me know when...:) I will fast and pray too if you want others to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: I will be praying for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thank you so much. Last night, he had two friends over--he'd spent the day with them, and asked if they could come for dinner. That's a big step for him--I can tell when his heart is open if he comes home for dinner. Anyway, these two boys are ones he uses with. I've been so angry with them, and disdainful of all his friends b/c of the drugs. A friend of mine had been praying with me, and she said that maybe I needed to be praying for those friends, too, because they could lead him to seek treatment if they, too, decided to be clean. Well, I've decided to stop holding them at arm's length--I mean, being polite but cold (cause I'm pissed). I've decided to really cover them in prayer, too, and not just "stay away from my son" prayers :D. I'm going to start a new thread with this question--but last night, ds was really bored, and asking what he could do that was active. It's hard to be active at night, but I'm going to ask for suggestions on the other thread. Boredom is a trigger for him, so at least I have one day's proof that he is trying. Thanks everyone for the prayers and good thoughts--I am particularly humbled by the offers to fast and pray--oh my! You are so good to me. I will keep you updated. Thanks for letting me do that, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 :grouphug: so glad for hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Chris, about 10 years ago, someone very close to me was addicted to heroin. She had gone into rehab twice, both times bailing out on the beginning of the third day. The third time she entered rehab, (this was all over a period of a few years) I was living in another state. I called everyone I knew in every state I knew and asked people to fast and and pray, particularly on the third day. Many, many people joined me in prayer and fasting. Well, that third time she stayed and completed her entire stint of rehab and has been clean to this day. I would love to fast and pray with you! Let me know when...:) Count me in on this too, Chris. I'm in! Love you, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so happy for you. I will be praying that the change of heart sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 So great to hear this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I am so happy for all of you, Chris! Praise and thankfulness! Way to give the hard stuff to the Lord, who bears our burdens! Lisaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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