You are not alone in your frustrations - and you are blessed that still you have love for your daughter. That is good, the kind of love that acknowledges imperfection.
I am reminded of Proverbs 22:6: "Raise up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it". Well, it mentions the good young child, and it says when they are OLD, they will not depart from the way - but it leaves out everything in-between! I guess God knows that as adults we frequently lose their way. But somehow, when we are older, we manage to find our way back to that familiar, narrow Path that our parents led us down, all those years ago...
Never forget that your daughter is still here, and that means God is not done with her yet. Whatever may befall, she is not yet become what she was called to be - but God is still not giving up on the child He gave to you in love.
You are the mother this adult child was meant to have, because you are the one who will guide her with love and strength to the light. God entrusted her to you, for He knew that your conviction and strength would be needed by this frail and bendable person
You do not see it yet, but already there is a change coming, one inside, where she keeps it hidden from all but herself, deep in the night. The seed is planted, and God will watch it grow...
Thanks for your positive insight. I am sticking with her... I couldn't do anything else! I am blessed that we are able to do all that we have helping her and being healthy enough to raise our little Joe. I know one day she will regret what she is missing so carelessly now. I am praying for the baby in the article tonight and all the other unwanted children out there ... I wish I could bring them all home with me. It is just such a crying shame, who could hate a beautiful little girl? I don't want to judge... it seems like so many young people shirk any kind of responsibility these days and when babies are involved its so hard to accept.
Thanks again for your kindness regarding my personal situation :-)