I'm having a difficult time of it

[Katastrophe]

I'm very new to this forum. I think I may only have posted once or twice. I'm finding life so difficult! I have to go on......I don't know what God has in store for me around the corner. I myself have several Mental Illnesses. I have 4 kids. Two of them have schizophrenia. My daughter, 21, is significantly mentally impared (IQ= 52) and she has sz and lives in a group home. My 19 yr old son was in a p hosp for 3 & 1/2 yrs. He has a severe case of sz and his IQ is low.....but not so much as my daughters. He came to live with me two weeks ago. He was living with his dad, but he and is bro weren't getting along and that was making my son's sz symptoms worse.

It has been a "God & I Journey for many years now." Things at times have been very difficult. I'm hanging on by a thread right now. I am disabled due to rheumatoid arthritis and several other health concerns.

I would appreciate any prayers and suggestions from others here.

I know nothing about how this forum workes so if anyone would care to enlighten me I would appreciate it.

Love In Christ,
Kathy

 

[Katastrophe]

sorry...didn't know it but I posted my original post again

Kathy

 

[Mr.Cheese]

You'll be able to find your way around in no time. On the main page, the members whose names are in italics are staff.
We can hook you up!
It's nice to have you!
*hug*

 

[DaveKerwin]

Kathy, God bless you. I remember hearing about your situation the last time you posted. My heart goes out to you. The reality is that God has allowed you to be in this situation. I cannot say why. But I believe it for a good reason. Sometimes I think about why we are alive today, given that we are christians. I mean, we already know God right? We are going to be with him when we die right? But before we meet him face to face, he is doing a work in us, to produce certain qualities. He wants us to be like his son Jesus. So all the trials and sufferings will not only bring us closer to God, but it will also produce characteristics that are the likeness of Jesus Christ. God has prepared a place for us in heaven, but now he is just getting us ready to go there. So remember that God loves you, and you are clay that he is molding. You are gold that is being purified by fire. While the molding and firing are difficult, do not forget the overal outcome. And do not forget that when you are done being prepared, he will take you home. So in the mean time, just serve him and pray that he makes you more like Jesus in these circumstances. Peace be with you.

 

[brindlepit]

Kathy, I haven't the slightest clue on what to say or what would change your situations. However, I will say, look for comfort in God for He and He only can give that to you.

You said you didn't know what God had in store for you, well neither do I. What I mean by that.....

You're entire situation, life, could be used for someone elses benefit. You posting here could lead to benefiting someone, somewhere. I know that's not too comforting, but it's all we have sometimes - the grace of God. For me, that's enough.

I've suffered through mental issues and additions - having no real sense of direction - and causing all the problems from selfish, stupid decisions. I grew up in a great home and even committed to the Lord before I took my life and threw it away - for 10 years. After giving up to Him have I finally found what I was searching for.

Kathy, seeing how you've struggled and what strength you have, gives me hope and strength in my life too. I know that God puts us through things for strength and wants us to turn to Him for answers.

Prayer, love, and strength.