an update and continued request for prayers

Hi all,
First off I want to thank all of you for your generosity and kindness during the holidays, it really made things easier. Here's the news:
I tried to apply for a job but it required me to lift 50lbs on a regular basis and work overnights alone. I really am not supposed to lift over 15lbs. So she's holding my application til I finish PT and get another release from them (my GP wrote 1) But happily we got approved for temporary aid for families which could add up to about 750$ a month which lets me be a mom and not risk my health.
Randy had his 2nd interview for a great job, his third should be next week. If he gets it the pay and benefits should rock. Pray for us.
My uncle has gone from bad to evil. He's basically cut my mil off totally and when she lent us the car because our battery was dead he called her and said "someone had seen Randy driving it around town" and if it happened again he would take the car from her. He also said he was "taking" grandma's wedding set from her because her kids would just hock it. When she asked what he meant he said "look at Dawn she sold all of her stuff." Which tore me up, I had to sell mine because we had no money, no food, I was 7 mos pregnant and I needed my Lovanox (blood thinner because I get clots) which we had to pay 90% of to the tune of 990$. I did what I had to do. When mom said we were paying for her groceries he scoffed "because she's on foodstamps." I can't do anything right. Plus they continue to use anything on FB against me and throw up at us that we went to TX for New Years. My anxiety level is through the roof.
But Eli is awesome, at the top of his height scale the skinny side of normal and talking up a storm! Plus he got his big boy bed thanks to a FairyGodSister who sent a giftcard, which we combined with a gift from my fil and now he's sleeping in style.
Much love and many thanks,
Dawn!

Hello Dawn, As you can see I'm fairly new to SS. Please know I am praying for yours & Randy's job situation, your health, and the family issues. Eli sounds adorable! Blessings, Noel

Dawn, know that you are LOVED and that you can come here for support - prayers, shoulders, words of comfort, laughter. I hope things start turning around for you and your little family. Remember, THEY are really the only ones that count, and THEY LOVE YOU, NEED YOU and appreciate you.

I think of you often and wish you tons of GOODNESS. ♥
Keep us posted when you can.

Dawn, prayers that Randy gets the job. I'm so happy that you qualified for some assistance in the mean time to help make things better. I wonder if you could report your uncle to adult protective services, it sounds to me like he's abusing your mil, emotionally and finiacially. I don't want to have more trouble stirred up for you, but it sounds suspicious to me the way he treats her. Prayers for all of you.

Dawn, I'm keeping you in my prayers. Mandamiee makes a good point, it does sound as if your uncle is abusing your mil. The man sounds like a jerk (I'd use a stronger word, but that kind of language is frowned on here) and a bully. Hang in there and try not to let your uncle and the rest upset you too much. Take care of yourself and your family, including your mil, and ignore as much of the rest as possible. Hang in there and know that you are loved.

So glad you are finally getting some help Dawn!!! And I know little Eli is just as cute as he can be! Prayers are being said that the Lord blesses you in all the areas that the devil is working so hard in to bring you down. I'm with Mandamiee & b2. The uncle is definately being a bully to the point of being abusive.

much love!

Praying for Randy to get the job!

Uncle sounds like a total A-hole who needs some manners and humanity KNOCKED into him.

If they are using things on facebook against you....then block them from your page and make all of your stuff private so only friends can see it.

As always....we are here for you! Keep your chin up!

Glad things are going better for you Dawn. Praying that Randy gets the job. Lots of love and hugs.

Praying for you and your family, Dawn. Hope things continue to improve!

Hey Dawn! Still praying for positive results with Randy!!

We've had a recent outbreak of abuse going on in our state and they went as far as to partially list what constitutes as abuse. I thought about your mother in law when I read it and wanted to pass along the information in hopes that y'all might be able to use it - especailly the emotional and economic parts. I posted all of it in case others might need the information.


Physical
Hitting, slapping, strangulation, etc.
Kicking, burning, cutting
Using or threatening to use a weapon
Killing or maiming a pet
Destroying home or belongings

Sexual
Rape
Forced sex, forces sex with others
Unwanted sexual practices
Sexual abuse of victim's child

Emotional
Constant verbal harassment
Humiliation
Food or sleep deprivation
Threats or accusations
Isolation from family or friends

Economic
Not permitting victim to work
Taking victim's money