There are times when I have a lot to write.
There are times when I cannot think of one thing worth mentioning.
And then there are times when my head is swelling with things that I don’t necessarily want to spill to a world of people I may or may not know in real life.
No offense.
After Annie died, I was so desperate to grow closer to Christ. People were sending us books right and left and I’d read a few pages, but they just brought me more grief. And finally, I found HOPE.
I found someone who was pointing me toward Jesus, not just dwelling on my sorrow. Have you ever read a book and thought, “She speaks my language!”? That was me. I haven’t been able to put any of her books down. I begin almost every morning with my Bible, with a little help from Nancy.
And two weeks ago Peter and I were honored to spend the weekend with Nancy and her husband, David, along with eleven other couples who had also lost children. What a blessing! It was good. Good, good. Great, actually. Little by little they’ll leak onto this blog. It may take me a little time, though.
Until then, you can know we’re doing just fine. Hopefully this will be the last break for awhile. Because not only is God teaching me something new and wonderful, but my kids are just too funny to keep to myself.
thanks for sharing! i pray for you often and think of you all the time 🙂
love ya…
I love the pictures of the kids! I can't wait to hear more funnies!
And me too about Nancy. John asked if we were only allowed to go one time. That much impact on him too!!!
Thinking of you!!!!
I love the new pictures that you posted. And I am so glad that your weekend went well, and you were able to spend all that time with people who "get it", to use a phrase that is common in our discussions. Still praying for you often, and hopeful for what is to come. – Becky
Your strength and Love of God is more of an inspiration to me every day. Still praying for you and your family.
HOPE has been an important word for me, too, these days and months. Thank you for getting me the book and for letting me look to Jesus with you. AND of course, for letting me in on your funny and adorable kids' antics! Hurray for volcanoes! The ones in your backyard, not Iceland!
I'm with Becky – HOPEful for what is to come.
Love, Chris
Today was a "down" day for me and I don't usually have many of them.
And I certainly don't have any reason like you do to have one. So seeing the pictures and reading of your hope was a true lift to me.
LOVE all the pictures! The kids are SO cute with Hank and with their "Aunt Heidi Easter glasses!" What a hoot! Much, much love,
Dotsey