Can you pray for my parenting agreement to change?

[crystalscookingnow]

With all of the medical issues & family trouble that some of you are facing, I feel like I shouldn't even be asking for this. But, I'm going to anyway b/c I need prayer!

I just sent my ex-husband a request to change our parenting agreement. Right now, Emily is at our house about 60% & his about 40%. The changes that I'm requesting would have her at our house about 75%. He's already told me (within 5 minutes of sending the e-mail) that he will NOT be agreeing to any of the changes I've requested. He's an arrogant cuss & this is going to be a long fight.

Please keep me in your prayers to have the strength to stand up for what we want & do what's in the best interest for Emily. She has told us time & again that when she is at her dad's, he doesn't spend any time with her at all. We've seen him out on many times where he's supposed to have her & she's not with him.

Thanks.

 

[susanr613]

Hugs, Cyrstal. I have been in your position. It's a shame your ex is using your DD as a pawn to get back at you.

Don't give up...my prayers are with you.

 

[Dayna]

You are in my prayers we are/have gone thru this with my DD she is still checking the mailbox for her Christmas gift from her mom. Why some parents can't see how sweet and innocent kids are I'll never know.

 

[MissChef]

I will keep you in my prayers!!:angel:

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Well, it seems as though his reaction to my request was a knee-jerk. Big surprise coming from him. Once he actually talked to me about it, he realized that what I was asking for was actually better for all of us.

Now, our only stumbling block is soccer. They want her to play. We don't. Last year she played, her fav part was sitting on the sidelines for 8 Sundays in a row. She says that she does want to play when she's with him & with us she says she doesn't.

Crazy!

 

[janetupnorth]

Well just read this and so glad he came around without a battle!I hope soccer clears up just as well.

 

[raebates]

Just catching up. Glad the biggest of the issues was settled. Hope the soccer question goes just as smoothly. You'll be in my prayers.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Crystal, don't ever think that you cannot come to us for prayer just because you feel someone else may have a bigger issue than you. God is no respector of people, so my family issues for example should never make you feel like you can't ask for our prayer and encouragment. In fact- when I see others needing prayer it takes my mind away from my situation and allows me to be there for someone else in prayer.

I will certainly be keeping you, Emily and your practice hubby (aka- Ex-Hubby) in my prayers. I know the soccer issue will be worked out as well. I pray that Emily can find the words to express to you what is causing the soccer issues and know that you can come to us at any time with any request big or small!

That's what us cyber-friends are for

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Update - Soccer is off the table! YAY!

Her dad & I talked on the phone & got our agreements made over the phone. We also talked about soccer & came to an agreement that she wouldn't play this year. This is such a good feeling. I had been in prayer about this for quite some time & with you guys covering me too, I had great peace. I know that this is an answered prayer from God.

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[quiverfull7]

Thank You Jesus!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

That is so cool! Thanks for the update Crystal!

 

[susanr613]

So glad you all acted like adults and worked things out for the benefit of DD!

 

[dannyzmom]

Sorry I am late in replying to this thread, Crystal - you know you are always on my heart and in my prayers with your family situation. I was away all weekend and just found this thread today. I am so glad it all worked out. I know you are sighing a HUGE sigh of relief now!
((((((((((((Crystal)))))))))))))

 

[raebates]

Glad to hear the good news. I know that issues are never-ending in most family situations, so you'll continue to be in my prayers.