and if not...
The last several weeks have been nothing short of complete chaos and devastation for our family. As a mother, my heart is broken and I am struggling to piece things back together in the best way possible for the strongest new me. People... it ain't easy! Those that are close to our family know that our oldest son, Matthew, has been struggling with good mental health and good character for the last several years. His story won't be shared here because it is his to share. However, as a mom I will be sharing my part of the story because it has affected me and my husband and our children in really big ways, both good and bad. My son is currently not in our home. It makes a mama's heart ache knowing he isn't home, I can't see his face or hear his voice or even remind him to do his laundry. I seen his body soap in the bathroom and cried because he isn't in our home to even use it. It's the small things you miss about your children when they aren't w