Encouragement

Today I went to see Stephanie's counselor. I've been to see this lovely Christian lady myself in the past when I have needed help and today I sort of stood in for Stephanie. Stephanie left to go on a school camp this morning so couldn't make it, so when Gladys suggested I come along and catch up with where I am at and how I am coping I thought it couldn't hurt.

And it didn't hurt.

It really helped.

She was able to shed some light on why Stephanie thinks the way she does, and why I react the way I do. She also gave me some great tips and ideas on parenting in a Godly way during the teenage years.

But most of all she encouraged me. She gave me the great compliment of telling me what a good job I'm doing, and how I am a truly connected parent. That is a huge compliment, and I'm not sure I deserve it although I do try to keep the lines of communication open with Stephanie.

So....if anyone needs some advice see me! I'm an expert! Not! What I am doing is trying my best, and trying to trust the Lord with the care of my daughter. Trusting your childs care to someone else is really hard, even when that someone else is the creator of the universe!

Lord, thankyou for sending Gladys to offer me encouragement and advice. Thank you for continuing to watch over Stephanie. I pray that she can have a great time at school camp and get along with everyone and just enjoy the friendship and fellowship of her classmates. I pray that she behaves herself and does what she is told! All the time! Not just at school camp!