My sister, Michelle, took Xandra camping. My sister, Debbie, took Jeremy camping, and my parents took Siah camping. Yes, they are all camping together. It’s hard being here and not with them…but it is what it is and it’s not forever….again, this is just a season and we will go camping again, hopefully next year!
I should be doing laundry and cleaning the bathrooms and vacuuming the upstairs hall and bedrooms, and cleaning the boys room and tidying the kitchen, but I’m not…..I’m just sitting.
Sometimes, you just have to sit and breathe….and I need to do that right now.
Often when I do slow down long enough to think about all of this, I’m struck by how blessed we have been. I think of how much love we’ve been shown by so many. It’s truly awe inspiring.
I’m so thankful to everyone who has helped us and given to us in any measure. We are so grateful to everyone who has in someway shared this “load” with us. There are times that we feel crushed (but not destroyed) under the weight of all of this and when we shift our focus off of how difficult this all is, it’s easier to see that there are so many standing around with us carrying a piece of this or even propping us up. Every meal, every gift card, every package, every gift, every comment, every prayer, every e-mail or Facebook message, every donation, every little thing no matter how big or how small, has truly impacted us.
You are all so kind, thoughtful and generous. Your love comes from near and far and wraps around us and helps to carry us through….and in the silence of today…..I think about you all and I’m so thankful.
YOU WELCOME PATTI
IT SURE MAKES A DIFFERENCE KNOWING SO MANY PEOPLE CARES. THAT ALONE CAN GIVE YOU EXTRA STRENGTH TO GO ON AND KEEPING GOING ON DURING THE DIFFICULT JOURNEY
LOVE DEBRA
Patti What a lovely picture of you and Judah. You are such a good photographer. I wish I had your way with words too; I am so happy you have had this time of quietness and rest knowing your other children are well cared for and happy where they are. Gelli, I hope you have had a good day and that your headache and tummy are feeling much better. Love you sooo much, Grandmaxxxooo
What a beautiful photo! I pinched that one for my files too. You look so peaceful and serene.
Love Has a Face is the title of a book I have just finished by a woman named Michele Perry. She is loving people into God’s kingdom in southern Sudan. She is an American. If you ever get a chance to hear her or read her amazing book, do.
When I look at your photo I think, yes, love does have a face. Thank you Jesus.
Wow, what a great pic! Still praying for your family.
I believe in the silence “He restoreth my soul” may you find moments and even longer times where you can sit in the quiet and be restored. love you so much.