Prayers needed for my nephew

Maddie&EthansMom wrote: My nephew, who is 5 years old, is going through some rough times right now. He has seen and heard way too much for being so young. His dad (my brother) and his mother are not married and never have been. It has been such an ongoing battle for my parents and brother and my poor nephew has been caught in the middle. My brother is far from perfect and has a lot of growing up to do (even at the age of 31), but he would never subject my nephew to any harm. My nephew trusts his daddy and trusted him enough to tell him some horrible things that his mother put him through while she had him for 2 weeks. (My parents keep him most of the time and try to keep him from her as much as possible). I told my mother something strange must have happened when my nephew showed up at her house with the inside of his lip chewed almost completely raw. I won't go into much detail, but it involves drugs. It is truly a horrible situation and we want him away from his mother and his other grandma. My brother was going to go to court and try to get custody of him, but he was waiting for her to get into trouble with the law first (which she is). And now he is hoping with this information that he can call CPS and get him to talk to someone and tell them what he told my brother. He said he would, but he didn't want my mother to know. We are just praying for the best and hoping all of this madness will end (for my nephew's sake).

I don't know if any of this made sense, but I could use some prayers for him and for my family. I know my nephew would be better off with his daddy or with my parents full time. Right now they just have visitation on weekends and see him only when his mother can't deal with him. It has been very unstable for him these past 5 years. He doesn't even know where he belongs.

ETA: The only reason his mother won't relequish rights is b/c she gets child support and help from the government. Her mother also pays her and gives her a house to live in and a car to drive if she keeps him every now and then.

Julie (jem0622) replied: This makes me really sad to hear such things...especially if I get what you are trying to say about his lip. Why are people so evil? I could care less about what the government is giving me because a child has no dollar value they are priceless. He is in my prayers. How hard it must be.

My nephew and sister are moving away from the evil ex DH/dad and it will be a good thing for the both of them. My nephew and sister are hurting so badly though. It's hard to accept knowing you've been lied to and not loved. My nephew was bawling his eyes out on his own birthday because his Dad doesn't want him over at his place. How mean is that? How could you be so cruel? This is his one and only son.

Lots of hugs to all the kids who are in a situation like this. My hope is they know God loves them and if they just stay near his side and pray then they will perservere.

HUGS
Julie

DansMom replied: You have my prayers too. He needs to get into a stable situation as soon as possible. I hope something can be done legally very soon.

kimberley replied: how very sad. it is frightening how children are left with such unstable parents just because they share blood. my thoughts and prayers are with your nephew and your family. i hope your brother gets full custody. no child deserves that kind of life.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: No child should have to live like that! That is just sad! I have some advice for your brother when he does call CPS, when they do want to see your nephew make sure it's a surprise to your nephew. This way they get an honest reaction! I did this when CAS came for the first home visit with my children (the reason for there involvement is because of my depression, I've never harmed them) and our CAS worker said that it was the most honest impression she ever recieved from children. I hope things improve and that your nephew will finally get some stability!

Boys r us replied: oh honey, I'm so sorry that your family is having to endure this, especially your little nephew!!
I will definitely keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers!

Maddie&EthansMom replied:

Thanks Kirsten...I will let them know. I just hope he tells them everything he saw.

coasterqueen replied: Aww, sorry to hear this My p&pt's are going your way!!!!!!

Mom2Boyz replied: That is just terrible
Your family (especially your nephew) are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kaitlin'smom replied: that is so sad, I have a nephew who is miserable with his home life, but it not as bad a it sounds for your nephew. I hope something can happen for him to get him into a more positive suitation.

Elle replied: Poor kid... No one deserves to live that... I hope everything turns out fine, and my prayers are on their way there!

A&A'smommy replied: Poor kid! I'm sending LOTS P&PT'S!!!

TLCDad replied: I said a prayer for your nephew and your family. I hope things work out.

jen replied: That is horrible! My prayers go out to your nephew, poor lil' guy as well as your family and your brother. I hope your brother can get custody of him.

kit_kats_mom replied: That's awful. I hope he gets what he needs soon. Lot's of love,hugs and positive thoughs for the little guy and your family.

MomToJade&Jordan replied: That is just a horrible situation and I hope and pray that it works out. Your Nephew really needs to live in a better environment. Your family will be in my prayers.

MommyToAshley replied: It makes me so sad to hear about a child, any child, living in a bad situation. Lot of prayers, hugs, and positive thoughts coming your way. Please keep us informed on how things go. I hope things are worked out QUICKLY!

Lily replied: That's just horrible. How a mother can be so terribly selfish is just beyond me. I will keep him and your entire family in my prayers.

amynicole21 replied: Oh, that is so sad I hope your brother can get him away from his mom. From what you've said, now that she is in some legal trouble it should be easier. I feel for this poor child. I'm keeping him in my thoughts