Witch Hunt-guess who was the witch

[TheFringe]

So it finally happened. A few weeks sooner then I expected but i'm ok with that actually. At least it's mostly over.
I technically attend a very conservative, evangelical church. Anyone who knows me realizes that attending that particular kind of church is not a good match. I really love the people on an individual basis. And some of their theology trips me out. Gives me a chuckle every now and again. I know, I know, i'm going to hell. Whatever.
Last week I was asked to attend a meeting to discuss "things". While the main things were supposed to involve my husband's addiction the meeting of course was thrown back on me and my choices. The things I allow to go on in my household. With my younger kids present. That invite the devil and evil spirits right on in.
I have made horrible mistakes in the past. Bought alcohol for the kids, allowed them to party in my home etc. Not anymore. Although they did sneak 2 bottles in the last day of school I did not provide it for them nor did I have knowledge of it until the next morning. They really don't clean up after themselves. So now the huge sins on my part are buying and allowing them to smoke cigarettes on the upstairs breezway and back roof. I completely get that purchasing cigarettes for minors is against the law. However for my son and one other kid it gives them something to do with their mouths besides pot. Sidenote-Zach's last piss test was NEGATIVE for all drugs!!!!!- I guess I'll just have to let Joe Shome standing outside the convience store go back to getting their cancer stix. We've had more than one conversation about the health affects of their nasty habit. More sinful yet is the fact that I knowingly allow them to have sex in my house. Gasp!!!!! I was taught that sex was a sacred bonding between two individuals and should be respected as such. Now I know the kids here border on just having sex for the sake of saying they've had it. None of the kids have been dating long enough to have sex in my opinion. But if they are going to partake I much prefer it be in a bed and condoms used. I was told that allowing this, even in a "normal, secular home" was taboo. Well I've NEVER been normal.
Of course I was "released" from working with the youth group. I'm kinda ok with that too cause I'm having an impact on the youth who need a safe place to go. They are accepted where they are and for who they are. They are definately NOT the attend every Sunday, Bible Quiz kids.
Next topic I was talked to about, for the 3rd time, was the upcomming Creation trip. The church refused to sponsor this as an official youth group event. I was going anyway so told the kids who did want to go they could come with me and my family. I made it ABUNDANTLY clear to the parents that this was in no way affiliated with our church. I did not use church permission slips and have not asked the church to help fundraise or anything else. All total there are now 13 kids and myself going. Would chaperones  be required for a family of 15 who attended? I think not. I've been asked to partner up with another youth group, which I agreed to. I find out last night that the associate pastor(who all the kids think still does drugs)has called this other youth group and had a discussion with him. WTF. I had already made the concession of hooking up with another group and spoke to this man twice. We made arrangements to meet at a time that was convient for both of our groups to debrief, pray, ask questions, etc. Plus, should there be a drastic emergency, he agreed to let my kids stay with his group. There is a medical team on staff of course but with teens who knows when a trip to the ER will occur. In fact I was there on Sunday. Whole nother story.
Finally I was told that the church could no longer over look the things  that have gone on in my house and that they would be required to call DSS to have my little two taken away if they heard of anything else. The only reason they haven't done so thus far is because they love us and don't want to see  the kids in foster care. Bring it on.
So there you have it folks. I'm going to burn in hell. We'll all roast marshmellows cause I'm sure I won't be the only one there! Who's bringing the graham crackers?
So there you have it folks. I'm going to burn in hell. 

[GothicMama]

May. 12, 2010 at 6:49 PM

I'll bring the chocolate and crackers!

[NikkiMomof2grls]

Jun. 20, 2010 at 1:15 AM

Just wanted to let you know that churches are required to call DSS when something like this happens, just as public schools are.  I'm not sure if it's state or federal law, but  if in doubt you could check your state laws.   May God bless and help you sort out this mess with your family!