Dear Friends,
How wonderful is it to read Dan's own words? I hate to even post after him, but I want to honor you and your time by "filling you in" between his powerful posts...
We are taking this week to really enjoy our friends and family. We have just been covered in love!!! Dan, the children, and I are excited to see so many of our faithful friends each day. Thank you for the many gifts that you are all using to minister to our family.
Yesterday, we had a visit from my grandparents, aunt and uncle. They showed up with food, drink and care packages for the children. In fact, there was so much food that I didn't have to make dinner (and we still have enough left for lunch today!!!). While I am talking about food, I must thank the women of our community for the steady stream of DELICIOUS treats. It is so nice to to feel your love through your gift of food throughout the day.
In the afternoon we visited with our gifted associate pastor, Nancy. What a blessing she is to our family!!!
After we put the children to bed, a few of my girl-friends came over to love on us. What fun! Again, my hands were stilled as they showed up with food, drink and conversation. They even brought their own wine glasses and garbage bags (can you imagine?!?).
I was struck by hearing how so many people are reading this post! I was also surprised to hear how many people want to say or do something, but feel unsure of whether or not their overtures of love would be invasive or intrusive. I want to assure you that Dan and I are not the least bit sensitive. There is nothing that you could say or do out of love for us that God wouldn't turn into a blessing for us (because we love him). As Dan's wife, I encourage you to share the burdens that are put on your hearts with him. I see the joy he gets from reading your guest book entries and comments to his posts--and it is tangible.
Well, I am off to be with my family! I wonder what miracles God will reveal to us today? Please join with me, if you are so inclined, in praying for Dan's total healing (whatever that may look like). As one of my dear friends said to me last night, "God doesn't make mistakes!"
Your sister and friend,
Leah
4 comments:
Dan and Leah,
You are such an inspiration to us. We are following you each day, praying for total healing and strength. Please know that we're loving you and caring. Thank you for sharing your faith in such wonderful ways.
Clyde and Joy Hobby
Hi Leah and Sam-
We are good friends of Caroline and Sean in Jacksonville. Since our faith is in Christ, we are your brothers and sisters, too! Cool how Christ bridged that gap so we can all be called children of God. We will be praying for you all; for protection of your minds and thoughts, for healing as He is the great physcician and for peace. I pray that the "...joy of the Lord would be your strength." Isaiah 43:1-2 says
"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; YOU ARE MINE. When you go through the deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the L:ORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel.
In Him alone,
Kristin Walker
Dear Clyde and Joy,
Thank you for your comment. It is amazing to see the love of all of our friends in one place! Give our love to the rest of your family.~L&D
Dear Kristen,
Caroline came over to my house last night and Dan and I got to see Will. He was beautiful!!! Thank you for your prayers (we are brothers and sisters!).~L&D
Dear Sams family,
I am humbled by your strong faith in Christ and complete surrender to him. I feel so privileged to get to walk through this with you as Mary Kathryn's teacher. Thank you for entrusting one of your greatest treasures to me during this time; I will love her and you the best that I can with God's help. Please let me know if there's ANYTHING I can do to make your lives easier or richer this year. I am also excited that I am teaching a child who is growing up in a home who follows Christ. This is a true blessing for me!
Much love,
Jessie
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