A Bit Complicated

[Archaeology cat]

First some background info. There's this young man, M, whom my parents have known for years. He was institutionalised from the age of 5, after being in foster care for a little while, because he was rather violent after suffering severe physical abuse in the home. He was moved from institution to institution, with him sexually abusing other kids at some of them. He's now 19, so obviously the state has cut their ties, though they did help him get into a half-way house. OK, so that's the background. My parents went to visit him yesterday, and found out that he has been evicted from where he was staying. They're letting him stay with them for the weekend, until they return to their home, Please pray that M has a place to stay on Sunday when my parents leave.

I also worry that my father might take it into his head to let M come to live with them. This, frankly, scares me because he does have a violent history, especially towards women. My father travels a lot, which would leave Matthew home with my mother and sister. I love that my parents try to help, especially because M doesn't have anyone else to speak of, but it still makes me nervous.

And that brings me to the next bit. Knowing what I do of M's background, I have a hard time even speaking with him. I don't know how to look past that, or let go of that. I mean, I'm talking about having a problem talking to him over the phone, when I'm an ocean away. I think it reasonable that I don't want him to be around my son, but not so reasonable that I get nervous about even speaking to him.

So please pray for all involved. Thanks, pham.

Edited October 10, 2009 by Archaeology cat