Prayers for my brother - Very Important

[NoahsMommy]

You guys, my brother desperately needs prayers. God needs to do SOMETHING...

My brother has always had "issues" since my parents divorce when we were younger. He was in and out of trouble our whole childhood...even staying in juvinal hall for breaking and entering. The hard part is that he is a good person...he's gentle and kind...he CRIED when he saw me in the hospital for goodness sake. He has the sweetest heart, but a stupid brain.

We lost touch with him after my mom asked him to move out when he was 18...he stole $$ from her and my step-dad.

We FINALLY heard from him this Easter. He's been wonderful to me and my mom. Its been soooo great having him back in our lives.

Something happened this weekend. We don't know what, but my mom got a call from Krista (his SUPER sweet girlfriend) saying Kevin got into a car accident and is now arrested for a DUI.

Krista is beside herself. Kevin hasn't been going to work ALL WEEK...and she fears what else he's been doing and NOT telling her about.

She's so in love with him...and he's LUCKY to have someone like her in his life. Not only is he messing up things with a VERY GOOD thing, but he's ruining his life....again.

I'm so upset...I'm used to the constant let down when he all the sudden goes back to doing these stupid things...but I just feel so bad for Krista.

I called her and she's crying. She's refusing to bail him out, as is my mom. He's NOT going to learn if people continually "bail" him out of this stuff.

My heart breaks for her...and for the life he's screwing up.

Please God, intervene. Make him grow up and knock this stuff off. Please....

Please pray you guys. This is so horrible. I love him so much and HATE that he's doing this stuff.

[kittycats_delight]

Kelly, I understand how you must feel my step brother is the same way. He is soooo sweet and has such a good heart but he keeps doing stupid stuff and messing up his life. You have all the good vibes and well wishes I can send. Please let your brother see the error of his ways before it is too late and he ends losing the most important things and people in his life.
{{{{HUGS}}}
Michelle

[finn's mom]

Wow, sounds like my brother. He's finally coming around, he's pushing 40. I'm sorry that Krista is having to experience this, too. I'll keep you all in my thoughts. I think it's good that they aren't bailing him out, sometimes tough love is the only thing that works. I hope it does.

[kuhio98]

Prayers for everyone coming your way. What is that saying? "Hate the sin but love the sinner"? Something like that. I'm sending prayers your way for your brother. Hopefully, this is the wakeup call he needs. Before he hurts someone with his behavior.

[shais_mom]

hugs for you and Krista and
prayers for Kevin.

[NoahsMommy]

Thanks, guys.

I feel so helpless. I'm mad at him because he's really hurt Krista. I want to knock some sense into him....but will that work? WHAT will work?

I can't stop thinking about Krista. She doesn't deserve this. She was pleading with me to talk sense into him. I'd do ANYTHING for that girl...ANYTHING to make him figure his life out.

Ugh...

Thanks for the prayers. I know that at this point, only God has the power to help.

[Corinna]

It must be a brother thing. Mine too until he had his kids now he realizes how he not only screwed up his life but theirs too. Finally on track . Praying for yours and for girlfreind. Your Mom and her are right let him face the force of his actions.

[NoahsMommy]

Not that its a "good" thing, but it does help to know other brothers are like this. I wish NONE of them were....but misery loves company.

I'm way over the embaressment of telling people what he's done. Isn't that sad??

[NoahsMommy]

Update:

He was for sure arrested for a DUI and for possession of prescription drugs (Vicodin)...my mom of course asked if there was any way he got it from me...yea, right.

They're holding him until at least Friday, maybe till Monday depending on when they indict him. (is that how you spell that?)

We have a question...do we visit him?

My mom is so stressed out...she said she's shaking.

[sandragonfly]

sigh..what goes around comes around.

no, don't visit him...it encourages him somewhat and forgot how serious this is. he'll be out next week anyway.

prayers sent!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that your brother has gotten into trouble again and is hurting the ones he loves.

My youngest brother also got a DUI and it was a very good learning experience for him. He also did several other stupid things but luckily he eventually turned his life around and is now happily married and has a daughter and another baby on the way.

Hopefully this will be a turning point for you brother and he'll get the help that he needs and will stay out of trouble. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to you, Krista, and your family. Please take care and try not to get too stressed. (((HUGS)))

[Oggyflute]

Best thoughts for you and your brother mate. You should support him somewhat, but he's only going to wise up, if he really wants to do it. Only he can decide if he wants to climb out of his pit. If he truly wants to, then yes, reach down your hand, and help him up.

[neko1]

My brother, too, was not the best when he was younger. He stole, wrote bad checks, and was in jail of couple of times. But somehow, he seemed to stop being stupid and get his life back together..he's in school, has 2 kids, and just bought a house.

Prayers that your brother will come to his senses soon.

[furrykidsmother]

Good thoughts going out to you and your brother. I hope that he will grow up and learn from this experience. Tell Krista to hang in there, she is probably just what he needs to get him on the right track.

[slick]

Kelly, I'm so sorry about your Bro. I wish I had some advice for you, but I've never been in this situation. All I can do is offer up my thoughts and prayers in the hopes that he eventually grows up and learns from this experience.