My daughter

[Kristen]

Please pray for my daughter. She is horribly mean and says awful things. She tries to make me feel guilty for everything. I don't need her help with that. I already feel guilt for not being a perfect parent. I would never have said the things she says to me and her dad, to my father and he was a drug addict. I respected him because he was my dad. He made awful mistakes with me and I still loved him more than anything and still do. I am so sad. It is to hard.

 

[amie]

Hi Kristen!
I am so sorry that you are hurting, I know it must be hard for you right now. I wish there was something I could do to take it all away. I know it will get better though, since everything is only temporary. I know it is often hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel when we are going through our life struggles, and since she is only 17, she is still a child and has so much more still to learn. I am afraid to admit to you, I had a bit of a mean streak too when I was her age, but I outgrew it...so there is hope for Jen I know all will be well...just keep on keeping on! And, remember God only gives us what we can handle and he knew out of all the people in this world, he needed you to be her mother because there is no one better and it is you who has the greatest capacity to shape her life. Rebellious or not, she loves you and she is so lucky to have you for a mom. One day she will realize that, trust me on this one beautiful! and if it really gets BAD, you can always send her out here to California, I'll whip her into shape! No, really I want you to know how lucky she is to have both you and Sean, there is no better! I am praying for and with you about Jen. I hope she has a great birthday in a few days, and I am thinking about you all! I am praying for Jennifer always! God Bless you all and I love you! If you ever need me, I am just a phone call away!
your friend
Amie

 

[Kristen]

You always make me feel better. I am so sensitive being pregnant and all. I just can't believe the things she says. And she NEVER says sorry. I've been told that the GOOD LORD will never give me more than I can handle. I pray for strength and patience to deal with my lifes struggles. You are so dear to me Amie .

 

[Mandy]

I'm sorry Kristen. I know you've been through a lot the last few years. Sometimes life's struggles are satan's ways of trying to drive us to despair and sometimes they are ways God gets us to lean on Him and His strength and His might. God bless you Kristen, with His strength and His peace.

 

[Kristen]

Thank You Mandy, you have always been there for me. You are so special. I have to be strong and deal with this the right way. Love ya

 

[solo66 man]

Kristen, I feel your pain. I have a son who has disowned me for not being perfect. I have apologized numerous times for any mistakes I may have made. I know I was not a Christian then but were my mistakes so grievous? I wonder if I was too generous? It really is a sad situation. I will keep this situation in pray tonight.
God bless you and strengthen you. He is the bringer of peace.

 

[E-beth]

Oh Kristen, I feel so bad for you! I am praying for ya too!

If it is any help, I was a little smart aleck to my mother growing up. I even hit her once. Looking back, I realize it had little to do with her and lots to do with my life being off kilter, scary, and confusing.

I love my mom today with everything I have and I have asked her forgiveness for being so mean when I was a kid. Now she is my best friend.

It probably doesn't help that you and your daughter are hormonal at the same time.

 

[MizDoulos]

Am sorry you're hurting, too, Kristen. As you know, I also have a 17 year old. Its tough at times but it's only for a season. I was a juvenile delinquent in my teen years and gave my parents real grief, but God had other plans for me and He turned me around. It seems like eternity sometimes when we're going through these times, but hang in there! Better days are around the corner! And it's so true . . . God won't allow us to go through more than we can handle. (1 Corin. 10:13)

God bless!

 

[OldBadfish]

I know we have prayed together, but just so you know I am always praying!!

Thank You everyone for your prayers!

 

[Faith0263]

Kristen, I'm so sorry you're going thru this with your daughter. I have a 15 yr old and a 10 yr old <in Aug> and sometimes it can be so heart wrenching. Especially with my eldest. She chose to live with her dad when we divorced after 16 yrs of marriage, just so he wouldn't be alone. Now she's taking after him in her mannerisms sometimes and it's NOT pretty. Says very mean things but mostly DOES things that are even more hurtful. If she's with us tho her attitude is so good and she is so at ease. But poof! With him right back to...well just plain not nice. Anyway, my heart and prayers go out to you as you go thru this and everything in your life right now. Thank you Lord for the times when we are the lowest, that you carry us!

 

[Christi]

Kristen, I will pray for you and your daughter. Three of mine are teenagers now....all I can figure out is that God gives us teenagers to give us a taste of what He has to put up with from us. Their mouths do get better, I have a stepson in college--he is 21--and he's the greatest (now)! He is always fussing at the others for being so disrespectful, when he used to be the same way. They do get their brains back, just hang in there. I will pray, though!!

 

[Kristen]

Thank you all for your encouraging words. Believe me they help. I pray that God changes her heart. You all are very special people to me and I mean that. I feel comforted I have prayer on my side. That is a great defense. God Bless each and every one of you. Thank you, Kristen

 

[Blynn]

I am so sorry that you are hurting.


I will pray for you and your daughter.



God bless you Roberta

 

[amie]

Hi gorgeous Conklin Family!
I am thinking of you all and praying with you always! I have decided when Kristyn turns 17, I am shipping her off to Idaho to live with you guys since you will have so much experience in dealing with these situations Kristen in 10 years I have no doubt that I will be crying on yours and Sean's shoulder about the same thing...see what I have to look forward to?! but for now, you guys can have my shoulder, I have 2...one for each of you and I'll carry you guys through this! Like I said, when mine is a teen, you'll be carrying me! Best of luck to you both! God is blessing you two always! and I love ya!
your friend
Amie

 

[StogusMaximus]

Praying.

 

[forjesus]

I will pray for you and your daughter. may her heart be softened, and may your worries be lifted, i pray for your health and happinness. God Bless

 

[Kristen]

Thank you blynn, Stogus and forjesus!

Amie, lol! Thank you for you shoulder. I need it!