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
