Friday, September 26, 2008

Mental Health Care

We have spent the last four days intensely looking for assistance with Jay. Jay has been diagnosed bi-polar and has made some really bad decisions regarding drug usage. Every call starts with - Is it mental or drug related? The answer is yes.

The bottom line is - there are not many options in Arizona (who is ranked 50th in mental health care). Jay is on a waiting list for the place we feel would be best - but it could be 12 to 18 months before they have an opening.

So, we are learning to live with this disease called bi-polar. If he had leukemia or diabetes it would be more acceptable to many people. Why? This is a medical condition. God created Jay uniquely, he is NOT a mistake. Perhaps it is our own insecurities, our lack of understanding, our fear.

So we move forward into an unknown, praying for God's strength and wisdom. Knowing God who created Jay loves him more than we ever possibly could. God has great things planned for Jay.

1 comment:

Penny said...

Yes, God did create Jay as a wonderful, unique, talented young man.God knows where Jay has been and where he's going and God is with him all the way. We thank God for Jay. We are praying for him and for you.