CHALLENGED HOPE, outlines my struggles and challenges as a single Grandmother raising mentally disabled Grandchildren in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For many years, my focus has been consistently upon tasks involved with raising disabled grandchildren, and so the time available for me to investigate possible resources related to their needs was minimal. Not until the children were teens did I discover services which could optimally benefit us as a family. So, I began this blog with the intention of sharing my experiences with mental disabilities and to help other caregivers who may be facing similar challenges and want information on services at their fingertips.
Please see my other blogs:
http://readmyfreebook.wordpress.com
While raising my mentally disabled grandchildren, I needed an interest that would afford me distraction from my task, but allow me to be present in the home as needed and so, as I love to write, I created a fictional whodunit titled “I, Gossip“. The story emphasizes one of the churches’ sins, and how cruel and destructive gossip can be within church circles. But don’t lose hope because, as you read, you will discover God sees all things and can set on the right path even the most venomous sinner, who is simply a shadow of ourselves!
http://someonewholovesjesus.wordpress.com
Despite all the challenges I have faced while raising my mentally disabled grandchildren, as I love God, I purposely allocated time to study the Bible. Bible Prophecy fascinates me and through prayer and God’s guidance I learned how to interpret the topic, especially the Prophecies found in the Books of Daniel and Revelation. Despite the popular opinion within Christian circles that the end times surround the European Union and the Roman Catholic Church, this is not what the Bible predicts. To discover what the Bible truly says please read my findings on Prophecy. I think you will be surprised! I welcome your comments.
Your are an amazing woman! It is not an easy life. Your grandchild is very lucky to have you.
Thank you, Shannon. Kind words like yours help keep me going!
You certainly have a heart of love. I am raising one grandchild and the thought of four makes me feel stressed. To know yours have so many challenges and that you have given your life to them is heart warming indeed.
I was drawn to your website when I saw the post about being a Recycled Mom because my own blog is called Recycled Moms Raising Grandchildren. We truly are recycled aren’t we? I am so glad to be here with my beloved grandchild even in hard times. Bless you. I shall keep you and your precious ones in my prayers.
Thank you for your comment and your prayers. I enjoyed visiting your blog too!
Hello Barbara. I have lost your email address. I was thinking that for my guest post for your blog that I would just give you my about page info. How does that sound?
That sounds good. I’ll email you my address. Thanks – Barbara
Nice to find your blog! And thanks for visiting mine. I pray that God continues to bless you as you raise your grandchildren. I’m sure He’s got plenty of rewards waiting for you … both in heaven and here on earth!
Thank you Alana. There are so many caregivers raising disabled children nowadays, some parents and some grandparents. Do you think there will be enough room for us all in heaven?
Sorry is taking me so long to “visit” your sites….your are a very special lady, and God has giving you a very special task/gifts.
Hi Maria: How nice to hear from you. I hope all the family is well. I heard you are moving again, so all the best with that. Say hi to everyone for me – Barbara
Seems like you actually fully understand quite a
lot about this specific issue and this demonstrates thru this article, named “Challenged Hope | Grandmother Raising Mentally
Disabled Grandchildren” T I S . Thx -Marisa
Thank you for your comment. I wish I did fully understand mental health, but like people, it is so varied and everyone suffers in different ways and so often in silence. The stigma of mental illness needs to be removed so people can get the help they need without feeling embarrassed. – Barbara
God Bless you dear lady. My husband and I have been raising a grandson for nearly 15 years now. Though it has many blessings, it has its challenges. I cannot even begin to imagine 4 with disabilities. God is with you all the way!
Thank you Anna. God has certainly been my strength through it all.