The Reason, why I would have to “FIX it”

During this most hectic time there have been some changes made that have brought to light a whole new set of problems above and beyond our on going health battles. I have sought the advice of those around me and many other not so close. Since the decline of my own health and that of my wife, we have both struggled with anyway we can to keep supporting ourselves and our son. We have been lucky in that our family home is available at no cost to us, due to arrangement we have with other members of the family. 
Part of our ability to do anything beyond survive was based upon the charity of another close family member. This particular family member was at one point in the same position as myself minus the child. Upon entering this arrangement we were told that we would keep things “as is” forever if required, that so far has not been the case and at this particular time it has virtually destroyed our entire family unit. One of the most frightening aspects of this sudden decision to tear us apart as a family, is the knowledge that eventually the shine will fade and we will have to try to put it back into shape again.

I had talked earlier today with a very close friend and told her my fears and she said that if it come to that I shouldn’t try to help fix it, but I have to. I have enough of my fathers family instinct to try and keep us all together no matter what the personal cost. I will be the first to say that I am not a Christian by any means, ut I do understand most all my friends and family are, especially the one I talked to earlier. So knowing this I tried to find a way to explain to her why I would have to “FIX it” when the time comes, these are from The English Standard Version Bible. The first is kind of a representation of where I am at this point. The second is the suggested cross reference from the same source.

Timothy 5:8 -----But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Titus 1:16 ------They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

I have to try and be better than the that, even if it hurts sometimes. Maybe I can do something to bring us all closer together. If not at least I can face God when the time comes.