I'm home - a week early :o(

[anointedhsmom]

Well the story is so long and I am just really not in the mood to tell it again so I'll leave it at this. I got in my best friends car this past Sunday morning to head to Florida and then get on a ship for a 4 day cruise. By Thursday morning I had a letter under my stateroom door telling me that I was on my own when we got into port the following morning. Now we were 1000 miles from home with my 9 year old son and she left me stranded at port Friday morning. Thank God I didn't have my 2 year old with us. We were supposed to get in her car and drive to Daytona for a weeks stay on the beach. I did not have any extra money for this unexpected trip home. It turns out she's quit taking her meds because she is trying to get pregnant. I knew she was on meds for bipolar and some other things but I did not know she was not taking them anymore and it apparently has affected her in ways I never imagined it could. She was almost put off the ship during the cruise because of her behavior. Then I got left at port with my son 1000 miles from home. I am honestly still in shock that I was even put in this position Her son has treated my son so badly that it's not even funny and my son is hurt because he thought her son would be a lifetime friend to him. Her son lied to her about my son and me and we have no idea why.

We are sitting her confused and hurt and angry.

But on the bright side my HOD came before I left for the cruise so I was able to take the IG with me and read a ton of it. Now we will be able to start it a week earlier than planned. Can't wait to share my first weekly check in. Despite all the drama on the ship me and my son really enjoyed our cruise. He had a blast and I was able to spend some much needed time reading and one on one with my 9 year old.

Just pray for me. I honestly don't wish her any ill will but the friendship can never be repaired. I can never trust her not to put us in another dangerous position again like she did. God has been good through all of it to take care of us though. We were given a rental car without having a credit card amongst other things when the guy that owned the rental car agency heard what had happen to me. He had pity on me. Totally the provision of God protecting us. There's more He's done but just know the He is a BIG God and a wonderful counselor. He never fails me and knew all these things would happen LONG before I did.

Looking forward to being an official HODie!
Paige in TN
Joshua 9 BHFHG
Jacob 2 Before Five in a Row

[MamaMary]

Oh (((Paige)))

I am so sorry this happened to you and I cannot even imagine the total shock you must have felt when you read that note. It's very hard when a friendship we thought was supposed to be forever turns out not to be. I love something I heard Beth Moore say, we have friends for three reasons:

a) A Reason
b) A Season
c) A Lifetime

We often don't know that a friend is there for a reason or season until after the fact. I pray that you continue to feel your saviors arms holding you close during this time. Know that the enemy will try to press in and cause distraction by allowing anger and resentfulness to crowd in, but Romans 8:12-14 says that "You have NO OBLIGATION to do what your sinful nature is urging you to do, for if you keep on following it (engage) you will perish (your peace will die) BUT, if through the power of the HOLY SPIRIT (and the Lord knows you cannot do it any other way) you turn from it and it's evil deeds you will live! Choose Life Paige. When you anger crowds in run to the Father, fall into His arms, pray for your friend, knowing that the season of her being in your life has probably come to an end. I am so sorry this happened and I am stopping right now and lifting you up. I loved how you saw HIS hand of faithfulness even in the midst of uncomfortableness. What a heart for Jesus you have!

Throw yourself into you HOD! It is so Christ centered that it will help you to heal as you move towards the cross...., Mary

[anointedhsmom]

Mary,

Thank you so much for the Scriptures and wise words. I know that my message leaves alot to be desired in information but it would take so much time to explain it all and honestly I'm not really sure why or how it came to this. That does make it harder and I know that Satan would love to capitalize on that with me if I allow him but I will not allow him to take my peace. I've copied the Scriptures you gave along with the foot notes and I am going to read it every morning for a long while.

Blessings to you,
Paige

[tmcg]

Paige,
Just wanted to tell you that I by no means have been in such a horrible situation, but over the past few months I have felt a sense of loss too. We have had some friends that we were really close to and long story short after some recent events I don't know that things will ever be the same and we have also had some friends mistreat us. We have some very close friends moving out of state and all-in-all....it is sad and lonely when that happens. God is good though and His love will be there for you despite how other humans fail you. God bless you and your family! Tammy

[netpea]

Oh Paige,
My heart goes out to you. I know that when someone with mental illness goes off their meds it changes them completely. I am so thankful that our Lord and Saviour lifted you out of there and delivered you home safely. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. You will have much to work through with your 9yo. May God give you the strength to lead your 9yo through the healing process as you yourself are healing.

In Christ,

[Carrie]

Paige,

I'm so sorry that you had to go through this and am so glad for the Lord's provision as you and your son are safely home! The ladies on the board are so good at comforting and surrounding you with what is needed. May the Lord's words that Mary shared be a soothing balm to your soul.

Blessings,
Carrie