I have so much admiration of you Liane! This prayer comes directly from a very holy soul like yours. I join you in your prayer to God… Take care and God bless…

maryspaul

P. S. Can i invite you to read and comment on my three last posts here at triond? Thanks a lot!

Unbelievable what some people do to their children, saddest part is that abusive mother probably had one her self, hate springs from hate, it is a cycle that few are able to stop, I offer my prayers, so that little girl may find the love she deserves, also that the mother may end her hate, embrace love, and see what a true gift children are.

well lets hope its not true,but its people who speak out and protect these vulnerable children who are the heroes people like you lianne,hope that all ends up well.

I know what it’s like to be abused. I endured a lot of pain, physically and emotionally. I could not tell anyone because you just didn’t do that and you didn’t even think about your parents getting into trouble. I suffered alone. It is hard to know what’s going on with this little girl. The problem may be more than physical abuse.

Thank you for sharing this, Liane. You and your angel will be in my prayers.

I can relate to this girl. Grown-ups behave in all sorts of crazy ways that end up hurting children.

As a youth worker, my advise (at least what I would tell someone who asked me for advise here in England), is to talk to the girl again and get some more information. Don’t question her, just chat. It’s in casual chatting that kids tell you their innermost troubles. She seems relatively safe at the moment, so don’t worry too much about time.

If she feels you’re trying to get information, she’ll clam up. I don’t know if calling the hotline after one (if indeed it was after one ‘incident’) was a good idea.

Sometimes, abused children (once removed from the abusive parent)are abused even further by carers. I’m not saying it’s the wrong thing to do, but maybe the mother herself needs help.

Find out (by casual talk) if she – the mother – has counselling, or help with the child. Maybe she needs a break, maybe she needs parenting classes or therapy. If the child is indeed being hit, then the authorities would have to make an informed decision.

The most you could do (and this is coming from someone who’s had lots of experience on both sides of the issue), is to be a friend and provide a safe person with whom she can speak. This makes more difference than you know.

This is so real and straight from the heart. Maybe the mother of the child is not that close to the child. SHe is just jealous to your closeness to her child that she cannot do.

I will pray for you that you get the help and answers you seek.

Namaste Liane, You have done the right thing when everthere is a question of abuse in any form raised, it is ones duty to have it investigated. You know this already though young one for spirit tells me this. Trust your inner child and listen to the silent voice within you. Hope this was of some comfort and help to you. Great article and I will stumble it as well.

Creator’s Blessings to you and all you watch over. Know this, Spirit moves through all things great and small. Not a blade of grass bends or sparrow falls without its knowing. If the child came to you then the child was led to do so by spirit. Aho=Amen.

It is such a great thing you are doing for that little girl. I have no doubt the Lord will show you the way. God Bless you and her!

You took the proper steps. Blessings to you for your wonderful czring heart. I am proud to call you friend. Wishing you find out your acts were well received.

I’m glad that you’re able to pray about it and speak to someone who might possibly give you some good advice. I think it’s amazing what you are doing for this young girl, and trust that you are able to continue helping her and doing what you can. Do you have anything to do with the mother…anything that might help you to spend time with her, talk to her and see if she will open up and talk to you or share her own feelings? That might make a difference if she feels you are reaching out to her as well.
Nicely written by the way.

Very nice write, Liane. Though it’s all been said, I think what you are doing is wonderful, and I do hope that you are able to help the little girl get the help that she needs.

-M

Great job, Liane. I hope that you get the help that you need. God bless you.

Liane, you are looking in the right direction. May he provide for this little girl and comfort your heart and give you wisdom as well. Brian

My prayers go out for the darling little girl.

I agree withh Brian. God knows exactly what to do. Thanks for sharing this.

God loves the little ones. You are wise to pray. I join you in prayer that all will work out for the best for the child and mother. You are doing a good work. Do not be discouraged.

Thank you for sharing that.

Inna

Liane, You are doing a great thing by helping this little girl. So many bad things can and do happen to a little child. I hope you can hang in and continue to work with her. You and the little girl have my best wishes. Ruby

that was wonderfull, it came from your heart all the way

nice poetry..

please listen to Anne Lyken Garner Its funny that this has come up actually:I\’m sure your concerns are genuine and my prayers are with both you and this sweet little girl.I am raising 6
Children.ages 6 – 8 – 13 – 14 – and 17 as well as a 14 year old step son.3 boys and 3 girls,our house can also be called the loudest place on earth.My children how ever it may be reported.
Never get spanked,the key in our home is for her to let them know that she is not afraid to spank them and I use a 3 count,so far so good.My son recently was not getting a very simple chore done.due to his taking on a job at 14.when he asked me if he could take the job while still going to school and playing high school football.I told him first of all that I was proud of him
and that if he wants to earn $ than he must save money 50% becouse he has no bills he will have plenty spending money and if his grades start to suffer he must give up the job or football his choice.also his chores still have got to be done,we devide the chores in our home his are to clean his room and make his bed every day as well as dumping the kitchen and bathroom trash.This child did not have that job long enough to recieve his fisrt check,and I was coming home at 7:00pm on my lunch break to dump the trash for my wife unless my other son had already done it,so I yelled at him in front of the man who hired him about his chores not getting done.The next thing I knew the Childrens Protective services were at my door trying to make it sound like I beat these kids black and blue,I basically told this woman that I can guarantee these kids wont end up on drugs
or in prison.And when she can give me the same in writing than she can come back with what ever she feels is necessary and she left,three days later I got a phone call at work it told me that there was not enough evidence for them to proceed with any case against me.Unbenounced to me they had interview\’s with each of my children at school 1 at a time.At first this upset me that they can do this.But after some time I feel that they actually
must do it and thank God some one does so I believe you did the right thing and now you are my hero.So please be sure to let me know how this turns out.very good subject matter and wow what a gathering I’m jealous sorry to go on so long.

So poignant and passionate lines. It made my mind figure out the scene and cross the Pacific. Words can really move mountains.

Sincerely,
Unofre

Its sad what happens to some children,
and its hard to know what to do
but ask for some guidance, and
reach out,
and this poem, really speaks beauty and depth
I hope that everything will be alright

Very nice!

Very moving poem/prayer! You and the child are in my prayers!

it seems as though violence has increased, especially against children. it is frighting to think of what people are capable of. becomes more so when you have a child of your own. sorry for the experience, but thank you for helping her.

Dear Liane, My prayers will include your little friend tonight (and of course you!) The line:\”…My mother saw what you just did
And, now she\’s going to hit me…\” Is that about the touch on the little girl\’s chin, the hug? A mother\’s resentment that possibly you are more loved than she? Not at all uncommon… My mother was adopted, She came from a family of 7 bros. and sisters. She was forbidden to keep in contact w/her siblings because her \”parents\” were afraid of losing her. Don\’t get me wrong, I\’m not saying they were evil or anything; just afraid. People do all kinds of crazy things in the context of \”loving\” it\’s confusing to be sure. Ce la Vie!

…Hi Laine, wonderfully written. Bless you. I am in agreement with most, it would seem that the mother may not havre been loved, and may not have affection now, and is jealous of the little girl getting the attention, that she has not or is not receiving. It is sad. Good luck with the situation. Take care.

…Hi Laine, wonderfully written. Bless you. I am in agreement with most, it would seem that the mother may not havre been loved, and may not have affection now, and is jealous of the little girl getting the attention, that she has not or is not receiving. It is sad. Good luck with the situation. Take care.

Very touching. I enjoyed it.

Hi, Liane, This is one of my favourites of yours so far. Very stirring. I love it.

The heavens are always receptive to the prayers of the pure in heart. I pray that God will strengthen you and give you certainty in action should you need to act further. May your heart be open to God’s gentle guidance.

Thank God for you! As you wait for the Child Protective Services,continue to support the little girl as best as you can.I pray for your strength and the little girl’s well-being.The greatest gift right now,is the gift of having a sincere friend like you-on her side.

Awesome! Let it be done. God will answer the cry of the humble.

You were right to report abuse immediately to an authority. I have worked with children, and in the States especially CA, it is mandatory to report even a suspicion of abuse to an authority, failure to do so, could mean legal problems down the road.

Now for your poem…nearly made me cry it was so effective.
Wonderful gift you have!

very touching liane i hope she gets the help she needs