Well, today was as emotional as expected. We started the day out as usual, Sunday School, Worship Service, etc. Between the services, it was good to be able to fellowship with those who were saddened by our leaving. However, we aren't leaving the area and we will always be there for them. Basically, we are a phone call or email away.
Just as the music service was going on, I received an email from caringbridge. I didn't want to open it, because I knew what it was likely to say. I opened it anyway. I was right. Hanna Grace's battle was over. She was now resting in Jesus' arms. My heart broke. I sent my phone to Chas so he would be aware. Before we even began the service, we had a time of prayer for the Harrison family.
After the service, we had the opportunity to go to the office and spend time with a lady in the congregation and to pray with her. We gave her a NIV new testament and then went to eat with the rest of the congregation. We were blessed to have several there for love and support. We appreciate all of those who have made our lives richer for knowing them. We left the church and came home, it was a bitter-sweet, but we are sure our Lord is and will be with us. While at home this afternoon, we received a phone call from that kid, Grover, who took a swan dive off our truck many years ago. Grove had been reading the blog and read about himself. He just wanted to call and tell us he loves/appreciates us, and that he needed the reminder of he has been through and how thankful for the years he has that he might not have had. He could have easily died that day in the road, but the Lord had a purpose for him. I agree with him. The Lord does have a purpose for him. He also stated that he was encouraged by the story of Hugh & Rhonda's strength and resolve. I said all of that to say that I am thankful for our time with Grover over the years, just as I am for Hugh and Rhonda, and Reece, now. We have been so very blessed with so many great people in our lives. I hope to have opportunities to share more of those blessings as the days go by.
This evening, we got David up and his eye was swollen shut (he had been stung around the eye several times yesterday). So, I carried him to the ER and had it checked out because his buddies at rescue who had been keeping a watch on it told him he needed to go ahead and get it checked out. After a while in the ER and a couple of shots, we met Chas and Mike at Ryan and Angie's for a cookout. Good food, good friends, what more could one ask for? Of course, a Savior Who loves us so....GOT THAT!!!
We are excited to turn the page on this chapter of our lives and eagerly look to the future and all it holds.
Just as the music service was going on, I received an email from caringbridge. I didn't want to open it, because I knew what it was likely to say. I opened it anyway. I was right. Hanna Grace's battle was over. She was now resting in Jesus' arms. My heart broke. I sent my phone to Chas so he would be aware. Before we even began the service, we had a time of prayer for the Harrison family.
After the service, we had the opportunity to go to the office and spend time with a lady in the congregation and to pray with her. We gave her a NIV new testament and then went to eat with the rest of the congregation. We were blessed to have several there for love and support. We appreciate all of those who have made our lives richer for knowing them. We left the church and came home, it was a bitter-sweet, but we are sure our Lord is and will be with us. While at home this afternoon, we received a phone call from that kid, Grover, who took a swan dive off our truck many years ago. Grove had been reading the blog and read about himself. He just wanted to call and tell us he loves/appreciates us, and that he needed the reminder of he has been through and how thankful for the years he has that he might not have had. He could have easily died that day in the road, but the Lord had a purpose for him. I agree with him. The Lord does have a purpose for him. He also stated that he was encouraged by the story of Hugh & Rhonda's strength and resolve. I said all of that to say that I am thankful for our time with Grover over the years, just as I am for Hugh and Rhonda, and Reece, now. We have been so very blessed with so many great people in our lives. I hope to have opportunities to share more of those blessings as the days go by.
This evening, we got David up and his eye was swollen shut (he had been stung around the eye several times yesterday). So, I carried him to the ER and had it checked out because his buddies at rescue who had been keeping a watch on it told him he needed to go ahead and get it checked out. After a while in the ER and a couple of shots, we met Chas and Mike at Ryan and Angie's for a cookout. Good food, good friends, what more could one ask for? Of course, a Savior Who loves us so....GOT THAT!!!
We are excited to turn the page on this chapter of our lives and eagerly look to the future and all it holds.