Copa,
Thank you for your thoughts. What you said about continuing to engage with people who have been helpful is what I've been thinking about, just haven't been sure how to go about it. I still have each text and FB message from most of those who commented. I just haven't been able to figure out what to say. Since Josh doesn't want to be "found" and doesn't want our help right now, what can I ask of them, other than prayer? Many reached out to say they were praying. Some have their own family member or child who is on the streets.
I am so glad for you that you have regular contact with your son. I know that's both a good thing and a hard thing because your desires and his desires are so far apart from one another. I will pray that God will work to change his outlook to see the value in what you're saying to him about housing and treatment. I agree that trying is something we do for ourselves as well as our child. Whenever I'm doing something that feels like action or helping, it gives some sense of hope I think. To not do that is to give up hope it seems to me.
I was just praying for the hostages last night; I think there are about 128 left. I have only a vague idea of the fear and horror they are experiencing on behalf of their loved ones, especially the children and the infant. What we're going through pales in comparison.
