My Son's Miracle

This is my son and his daughter. My son has had a miserable life. Thinking about his childhood sometimes just makes me want to cry.

He is adopted from being abandoned. At age 19 months, when we got him he already had many problems; and the problems seemed to just get worse. He had physical problems, emotional problems and after many years of tests; treatment etc. was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

We believe his life was filled with abuse, neglect, drugs and alcohol. After we adopted him it was not much better. Because he had so many problems, I frantically tried to figure out how to control the child. I was too harsh and exacting; thinking structure was what he needed. I never knew how to reach him, and he socially had great difficulties. He was always in trouble at school and had few friends. He got into crime and he made many mistakes.

I was so overwhelmed. All professionals I used told me they did not know how to help me. I craddled him and cried out to God, "God, I have never seen a child like this! I don't know how to raise him. But I will stand beside him for better or worse."

This year he lost his daughter this year. I am raising her.

Today I met his social worker and she has told me that he is doing so well they are thinking of placing my granddaughter in his care. I was floored, absolutely floored. In addition she told me that my son has been such an exceptional father, he is the most outstanding father they are working with.... He has met all their requirements.

WHAT! That's a miracle!

I don't know if my son can parent his daughter. He has many problems still, and I am very concerned about both of their futures. But I can say this is a miracle for my son. Please pray for his family. I am very proud of him tonight. He has climbed many mountains no one believed he could climb. I was told he may never be able to work, or live on his own. He does both and now may be raising his daughter. I am so thankful, humbled and shocked. I just want to thank God. Thank you Lord, help me remember this moment on the continuing journey. Thank you! AMEN