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ROSEMARYHY
4/21/07 7:29 P
 
 
I totally understand where you are coming from. My husband's daughter from a previous marriage decided that she couldn't handle her five year old daughter. The responsibility fell on us. This was 2 1/2 years ago. What makes this harder to deal with, is the the fact that her mom had her long enough to make the child hard to deal with. After two years though, Lindsey (the grandchild), seems to being doing better. I know how hard it is to take on another child, especially when there is no good reason for the parents not to take care of them themselves.Hang in there.
KELLY_SP
4/19/07 3:00 P
 
 
I am sorry for your grandchildren that their parents are not being accountable. They are very lucky to have you in their life to help take care of them and love them. Hang in there...it sounds like you are doing the right thing for them. I'm sorry that it fell on your shoulders to be the one responsible for two young lives...but they will thank you when they are old enough to appreciate the sacrifices you made to keep them safe.

I will pray for you and your family.

Be well,
Kelly

ABELLE
4/19/07 11:52 A
 
 
I find myself having to be responsible for my two grand children. Their mother has decided she does not want to be a mother and my son is irresponsible. This is a tough job having to start over again with two small children. I work a full time job and I am very active in my church. I am tried and find myself being very irritable. After my divorce, I raised my chidren alone and I just don't want this responsiblity. I love my grandchildren and they are so cute and sweet. Pray for me because I need support and encouragement.
 

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