I told you on your prayer thread that I'd be putting this here for you, so here ya go:
Amy ~ I'm sorry things are like they are for your family right now. If I can share something I have learned in my own journey, maybe it will help...
Do not get too focused on "am I doing what God wants?" or "Is the restoration of my family God's will?". You are and it is. HOWEVER, in this walk, our focus is so often STUCK on our husbands that we are not fully functioning in His strength nor are we comprehending His guidance. When you reach the point where you can turn your back on your husband (Note: I did not say give up on) in order to save your KIDS, it will be empowering as well as uplifting for you. I had the same experience with my daughter, in that I was not doing all that I could for her with her struggles because I was so afraid of offending my husband. Then came the point where I realized HE is an adult - and as much as I sincerely WANT to be his wife, I HAVE TO BE HER MOTHER. If he was offended because I was being a PARENT - which he struggles to be instead of just her play buddy - well, quite frankly that was HIS problem. The rest will play out in due time. This is the part where your only obligation towards your husband is to keep him in prayer. If you find you can't do that (it happens), ask someone else to pray for him. Busy yourself in your God-ordained role as a mother and let Him work on the rest.
