In class this week, we talked about "blended" families. Two adults coming together to parent children who are not biologically both of their, and becoming a family. People can definitely make it work... people have made it work. It's just a matter of knowing what to do, and truly applying that knowledge.
In a situation like this, I believe it's safe to assume that something has happened with at least one of these individuals, and that will have been difficult to deal with. That is one of the most important things to remember. Another thing to remember is that everyone involved is in a new situation. All individuals involved are trying to figure out just where they fit in the new puzzle, and there is probably no one who will be able to settle immediately and without any difficulties.
I suppose really, the most important keys to remember in such a situation are love, patience, understanding, and prayer. Even in the hard times, these people were brought together by love, and in believeing that they were making the right decision. Difficult times, stressors, challenges... they will arise, but they will pass.
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