In Need of Prayer

Hey everyone! So, I've got a prayer request for you guys. I'll try to make the background story short, but I feel like it needs some explaining for those of you who don't know parts of my story.

My parents are in the middle of a very long divorce. They had lived separately for two years, when last May everyone moved back into the "family house," in hopes to not have to sell it. (Seeing as though we had lived there for almost 17 years, no one really wanted to give it up.) So, basically, for the last year, my divorcing parents have been living like roommates together in one house. This was solely for financial reasons, but needless to say, it's been quite an awkward situation.

I've never had a great relationship with my dad, but since the divorce it's gotten worse. He's gotten heavily into drinking and I really feel like that's put a damper on our relationship, but he has yet to admit that.

Basically, what I'm getting at is this morning I got a phone call from my mom telling me that my dad was moving out of the house. And truthfully, it doesn't surprise me that much. I mean...they are in the middle of a divorce. What does surprise me is that it's my dad who's moving. The first time someone moved out it was my mom. My dad was the one who really wanted to keep the house, and didn't want to sell. He fought hard to not sell the house. Now...he's the one moving.

My mom also said that one of the things that put it over the top was his drinking. As would be expected, arguments arose. Between both my dad and my mom, and my dad and my brother. It's really just gotten out of hand, and no one knows how to deal with it.

So, I have no idea where he's going, or what he's going to do. And although I'm kind of glad I'm not at home having to be in the middle of it, it really is hard to be in SLO and totally on the outside of the situation.

I think one of the things that is hitting me so hard right now is the reality of the situation. While they were living in the same house, it felt sort of normal (even though I knew it wasn't). Now, reality has struck again and it's painful. Also.... just the uncertainty of where my dad is going and when I'll see him.

Guys, pray for my dad. Pray for my family. Pray for me. I'm at a loss right now. I'm not even sure exactly what to say. But I know I have a family at Sonshine.

Thanks to everyone. :)
-Katy