Mary, wow...I could hardly breathe while reading your post. Jawjaw is right, by the grace of God you heard what you needed so you could feel better about the dicision to send him on his way.

Sit back, relax, and find comfort in knowing you tried to make a difference, but his heart was too hardened.

I will continue to pray for him because the only thing that can set him on the right path is divine intervention through someone who is gifted at working with youth. Perhaps he will find a home for boys and someone there will be able to make a difference.

Bless you for trying.