meg Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 hi all - i am asking for prayers regarding my youngest son, jimmy. he has some very big decisions to make regarding his future in the next 2 weeks. i feel badly asking because he isn't sick and nothing is wrong and i know many have much larger worries than i. but he is under a lot of pressure and he is only 17. i am a wreck with worry that he will make the right choice. he has put many years and much hard work in and i just want him to be happy. if you wouldn't mind adding him to your list, i would be most grateful. you guys are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 It's easy to see when someone needs prayers if they have an injury or illness, or something physical, but sometimes when we can't see where it's hurting- well, that's when you need the prayers the most. I'll be sure to add him to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 17 and decisions on his future are very tough ones ot make. As Mom you have everyreason to be concerned. He will be in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I will add him and you to my prayers too. I have a 16 year old son, sometimes I don't know how else to help him but pray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilted charm Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Watching your children grow into adults and having to make their own decisions about how they will deal with life is a very hard thing to do. You can't make the decisions for him, and you know that he will have to deal with the fall out if he makes the wrong decision. Being the mother of a 23 yr. old boy, who hasn't always made the best decisions I can relate. I have had to stand by and try to help him through when he didn't go the right way. Prayers are all you can do at this point, so never worry about asking others to pray with you. We have all been there, or will be there soon, and we can feel your stress. Your added to my prayer list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Meg I will pray for Jimmy to make the right decision for him and I'll pray for you too! It is so hard to watch them make those decisions. When my daughter was 17 she decided that she did not want to go off to college but instead wanted to work fulltime. It almost killed me to not demand that she would go to college. She did promise that she would take classes. As it turned out (now 27) she finished her 2 year degree in about 3 years and then went on to get her bachelors and then finally I got to hear those words that every mother just loves to hear, "Mom you were right I should have gone to college full time." LOL I didn't even tell her I told her so. Hang in there! ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Absolutely, you and your family are in my prayers. ((((Hugs)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Added to the list Meg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 You are in babe! And Jimmy too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I too have a 17 yo son. He is a very bright guy and school comes easy but he thinks he would rather farm than finish his senior year. I have to be honest...I am pushing very hard and very vocally to finish school. It just doesn't seem fair to have him commit himself to farming for the rest of his life. I keep saying he can make that decision next year. College can wait if he wants but not high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I pray God will guide him to where he is suppose to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmilner Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I will pray for Jimmy and ask for God to bless him with wisdom, and for God to comfort you and lift your burden of worry. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Praying for your son and for you to be at peace with what he chooses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Life's choices are so hard, and sometimes as trying as a medical crisis.....keeping him in my prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 It is so good to see so many people that rely on prayer for guidance and comfort! Jimmy is added to my prayer list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Oh Meg!!! He will make the right decision. He has to know that either decision is the RIGHT ONE!! Why? Because either way he chooses, he has the power to choose his destiny and make his life the way it is meant to be. SO, he just needs to listen to his heart, and go with that feeling. The fork in the road????? He will do fine whichever fork he takes. We all make the best decision we can "AT THE TIME" and we can't look back and regret it. That decision was what was best AT THAT MOMENT AND TIME so you can't second-guess it. Make a decision and move on. It's all about attitude. If we all have the right attitude (about life and those inevitable forks in the road) we will succeed. Attitude is everything when it comes to happiness and success!!! We all make the best with what we are given. Go with what the heart tells us. It all works out OK. Right? You turned out OK didn't you meg? (((hugs))) And gurrrrrllll... You got Atti-TUDE! Love ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Prayers for Jimmy for guidance and for you for peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 He and you will be in my prayers, Meg. I have a 20yr old son and know what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Lots of prayers and good thoughts for you and Jimmy, Meg. It is hard sometimes knowing what we know, but we have to let our kids make their own decisions. Big (((HUGS)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoquilter Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 As a mother of two daughters, I know that you can only hope and pray that they make the right decisions. I am adding your son to my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 praying too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Meg, I will add Jimmy to my prayers. I am watching my 18 year old grandson make huge decisions that will affect his life also. I don't envy them. God will lead them in the right direction!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Jimmy and your family Meg, I know he will make the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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