Many days I wonder how I will make it through, what more I could possibly do, and where do I turn next.  Dealing with a child with Attachment Disorder is hard work and it has lead me to the cross time after time, day after day.

This morning I lay awake wondering if today will be a "good " day, and decided  to seek out of bed early to collect myself and pray.  But the heavens seemed brass and the connection seemed slow.   But in my frustration, God simply dropped a thought in my mind....

Mary must of had many of the same feelings as I.  Knowing she had a special child, a gift from God.  Mary's faith must have grown just as quickly as the babe in her belly, giving her strength and peace. Raising Christ(even though sinless) must not have been the easiest task, I am reminded of when Christ stayed back in the temple and his parents could not find him for three days!  Surely there were moments of worry and doubt.  And although Mary was just a normal girl, God chose her to care for Christ. She raised him, and her tender arms cradled him, and her voice comforted him. And he in due time, gave himself for us, leaving his earthly mother, He died for us. 

So, this is comforting,,,God hasn't given me a child and left me on my own, I am part of his plan for her. Through the difficulties and in my weakness, He will be glorified and His will will be accomplished. 

As her heart heals, my heart grows in faith, hope, and love.