Oh Sylvia, I have no words. Just prayers. And hugs.

Thank you

I'm sorry Sylvia for your ED's feelings. My situation is exactly parallel to yours. I am a christian woman, my ED is an atheist. She doesn't have communication with any family member who might pass her contact information onto me. What she doesn't realize is, after 5 years of her hurtful behavior, I no longer want her contact information.
I've allowed myself to be free of the guilt and pain of a toxic daughter.

I am so sorry for your pain, Sylvia. And you are right, more and more Christians are being persecuted. We are surely in the last days.

Sylvia, That is very difficult. It sounds as if even though you would not say a word your ED would be convicted in your presence because she would sense the Holy Spirit. It is only the Lord who can change hearts. The best thing we can do for our EC is to pray for them.

sorry to hear what you are going through my prayers are with you

I totally agree that we are in a spiritual battle. The enemy wants us to lose our faith. This is why we need to be covered in prayer and in the Word daily to keep ourselves clothed with His armour. I was reminded recently of the story of David and Goliath. For me, this is one of my Goliaths because it involves some rather strong personalities and people with a lot of money and influence. However, David was successful with God's help, and I can be too.... and so can all of you.

Thank you everyone for your comments. I would like to ask your opinions. Should I tell my other children to not tell me anything negative if they do hear from her? I was doing so well. I have health problems and don't need the stress. I already stopped sending birthday and Christmas cards to her.

Sylvia, I believe that would be best for now. You do not need negativity. It does not help our health but hurts it a great deal. An MD told me one time to steer clear of toxic people and that could include our EC. We continue to pray for them and trust God to work in their lives. Only He can change others.

I hear you! The last thing my ED wrote to me, via email, was, "take your christ-filled lives and leave us alone.". She even used a lower case "c" to show her disdain for our Lord.

But the Bible prepared us for even this this - that in the last days a man's enemies would be those of his own household. Matt. 10:6

I strongly believe we are (meaning those of here in our age group) are of the the last generation who remembers how great our country once was and we were raised with Christian morals and principles, even if some did not attend a house of worship - it was just how it was then - seemed everyone tried to live by "the golden rule".

And I also believe there is so much estrangement of grandparents our age from our grandchildren, because it is Satan's way of keeping our Christian influence out of their lives.

I really, really believe this!

MG

+Mountaingirl56 I totally agree. Unless this country humbles themselves and repents and gets back to a nation under God we will not survive as a nation. The children now a days do no the meaning of the golden rule

Meant to type do not know the meaning of the golden rule

My son only informs me of any latest updates with his sister that he's aware of, if I ask him. I don't ask very often anymore. Since she moved to another state, it's become much easier for me. I no longer have to worry about seeing her in the grocery store, knowing she would ignore me.
I lift my ED up in prayer, but I've released myself from feeling responsible for her. She has created her own turmoil, and I am free from trying to keep her love through gifts and money. I'm more than happy to spend that time and money on my son who is loyal and wonderful.
Sylvia, you don't need to know every painful thing. Free yourself from the hurt.....

I agree that it is best for now to not your children to not pass on negative things about your EC. It might be a relief to them to not feel like they are the mediator in all this.

In all my 48 years, I have never seen spiritual warfare as up_close and personal as I have in our estrangement from our daughter. It is very real and more difficult than I ever dreamed of. My husband reminds me that the darkness hates the light.

I called my other 3 adult children and told them if any of them hear from my ED then not to tell me anything negative. They all agreed and said their biggest concern was for me. When she first disowned me years ago I ended up in the hospital twice. My heart almost stopped. I will pray for her like I have been doing but that's all.
She is turning 40 in August. Thank you all for your comments. It means a lot to be able to talk to people who understand what it's like.