August 2, 2008
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I am home, and I feel like a very loved person thanks to all the email and cards you sent. What an emotionally draining week, such needy kids: sexual abuse by parents, cutting, suicide thoughts, drugs, drinking, and more. Oh, my. But thanks to the grace of God and all your prayers, I was able to minister and encourage all week long without feeling worn out.
But, I’m tired now. Off to a hot tub and Breaking Dawn. More later, including individual thank yous to all of you dear, dear friends!
Just know, every email and card was like a chocolate chip cookie, a bowl of Jax, and a handful of peanut M-n-M’s all mixed together in a most delightful way.
P.S. CONGRATULATIONS to dance4aneternity and natureg0d! But which side should I sit on? Thrilled, thrilled, thrilled and more!
Comments (20)
Oh… Somehow I missed that you were gone again. Well, at least I’m on of the first to see that you are back!
Welcome back!
Welcome Back!
what is the deal with kids who cut themselves ? is it like anyother thing? like anorexia but just a different thing?
what was the “congrats” for? I checked out these two you mentioned at the end and couldn’t see anything “special”. Am I missing something?
I’m glad you were willing to go do your part in helping these children with mental and emotional problems.
Welcome Home!!! Breaking Dawn. We were at Walmart last night (this morning) at 1:30 (after the drive in) to get Marissa’s copy. She was sooooooooo happy to have it in her hands. Have fun reading…Susan
Glad you are back!
What do you think of “Breaking Dawn”? Is it everything you’ve waited for? I haven’t read any of the books, but I know a lot of people who’ve been excited about this one.
Welcome back! Glad to hear that God sustained you through the week. I’m sure he used you in a mighty way. Enjoy your tub and book!
i was so busy with my own travels that i forgot i wanted to send you a card. duh.
let’s make plans to meet downtown sometime
I’m hearing mixed reviews about Breaking Dawn. Can’t wait to hear what you have to say. Welcome home and God bless.
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They got engaged today. I’m just so happy!
That week must have taken a lot of strength and compassion.
Missed you. Hope to chat soon.
I am glad you are back!
welcome home! WOW! Between all that and people getting sent to the hospital, it must have been quite a week!! That’s good that you were able to be an encouragement to these people!!!
Welcome back.
That must have been a bit overwhelming. Dealing with all those things. At least you have time to blog now!
Welcome back! Wow, sounds like you needed all the prayer support. Such needy kids. I’m glad it was you with them.
How are you liking the Twilight series? I’m too freaked out by supernatural horrors. I know they aren’t horrors, but I’m unsure as to whether I should get into them. Any thoughts?
Meanwhile, I’m still working through the 1st Outlander book. Excellent book, a real page turner, though I think the author could reduce the number of sex scenes. It’s all marital sex, but I don’t need all the details all the time. It’s tastefully written, but still. More than I want. (After having read the opening to my 2nd book, you must think I’m nuts for critiquing it in others…but I’m not solid on my 2nd novel yet…that was a concept run.) But that’s the only complaint. I still can recommend the books. Gist: WWII nurse is reunited with her history professor husband and they take a second honeymoon in Scotland to get reaquainted. She ends up in a place not unlike stone henge (she’s into herbology and is seeking certian plants) and ends up getting swept to the 1700′s. It’s about how she survives there, finds love there, and has to choose locations/times when she has an opportunity to return to the 1940′s.
Oh, I was going to mention that the blog site for the author of Twilight is neat. I’m impressed with her story; she inspired me as an author. And I have a friend whose husband is in the film business and he was (maybe still is) working on the movie for the 1st Twilight book in Oregon.
I’m sure you and Jesus in you were just what those kids needed. Well done, my friend!
Welcome home! Sounds like you spent a week in alternative school! I would laugh, but deep down, it isn’t funny, is it?
Welcome back! Relax & enjoy your home for a while.
I’m trying to get a copy of Breaking Dawn (my daughters and I are trying to find a copy- they were all sold out on Saturday…)
I’m sorry about all the frustrations and heartache of working with the youth… there are so many friends of my 13 year old who have many of those types of problems, and it is extremely draining.