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My only response to this is to keep a positive mind. With all that is going on now it is very easy to become negative which in turn will put negativity in the universe for you. Remind yourself that everything is in perfect divine order and that you will get through this. I know this probably sounds like a bunch of BS to you, but it’s worth a shot right? By believing that everything will work you, you can make it happen and it will! Good luck. I wish I could help you more, but my family is sort of in the same situation in terms of bills, etc.. and really it’s all we can do at this point..

What you say is true. A positive attitude can’t hurt. Thank you for responding. I have to believe this happened for a reason, I just wish, for my children’s sake, that it was under better circumstances. My best to your family as well.

Pray like mad. I’ll say one for you too. There is a great saying about prayer in these situations and that is “pray like mad, but keep rowing for shore”. I would try social services quickly, and set up a stable environment for your kids. If you have any investments you can liquidate, do so. You can make up retirement money later. If you don’t have that, seek aid from churches, and family.
Nothing is insurmountable. God Bless

Thank you for your prayers. That means a lot to me. As far as social services. I have considered it. I am a little afraid of contacting them because I’m sure they will go after my ex for child support. I know he won’t be happy about that. I am so afraid he will try to take the children back. I’m determined I’m not going to let that happen, but as you know, without resources, my power is limited at the moment. He brought all of the children’s things, beds, everything, over the weekend, and pretty much dumped them on me without giving me any legal authority for them. I know I definitely have some research to do. Regardless of the unpleasant things I’m going through, I’m still so happy my babies are home. It has been a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.

Don’t let the fear of “what if” hold you back. If this is meant to be, then it will work. You are acknowledging the miracle of it. God wouldn’t give you this gift, and then deprive you of the means to support it.

How old are your kids?

If old enough could one of them get like a paper round or something to pay for some of the cost of getting to school etc? I dunno just an idea.

child support is not the same as social services. there are so many resources available. contact your local family support services and just see what they offer. and congratulations!

Thank you all for your responses. Every little idea or advice is helpful and welcome. I have been considering contacting social services even though I’m concerned about what their father’s recourse will be. I believe I do have a leg to stand on if he changes his mind because he basically just dumped them on me one day, due to some issues at home with them and his wife. (trust me I’m not complaining, I’m glad that my girls are with me) But it is still a concern. Apparently DCFS was involved, and the girls both expressed they wanted to live with me. Their father got tired of dealing with DCFS and that is when he decided to let them come live with me.

I’m going to do my best to keep my chin up and pray this will work out. (keep your prayers coming, please?)