Jerry, We Love You

I can't believe what a beautiful day this has been.  Every day the air gets warmer and softer and today was a perfect day to ride.  The weatherman has been threatening us with rain every day, but it's not happening. I don't even see any clouds in the sky.

We're all still praying for my step-brother Jerry who is not doing well.  He's still in a coma-like condition after a relapse from his initial stroke.  Jerry was doing so well in rehab, even beginning to stand up and take steps with some help from his big brother, and then he had a turn for the worse.  Jerry spoiled us with his great progress and now we want him to do it again.  We want to hear his laughter and read his facebook jokes and messages....and I want to hear his voice when he calls me just to talk.

Things are not looking well for Jerry today, with one problem after another arising.  He needs our prayers, the family needs prayers. God, if you are listening, please take care of Jerry.  Be by his side to soothe any anxieties that he might be having if he is aware of things, show yourself to him and keep him comfortable and unafraid during his time of crisis.  Watch over the family and help them cope with all the bad news that they are receiving.  Help the doctors to find a way to heal Jerry and to bring him back to his family.  In Jesus' name I pray and ask for your help.  Amen

A Special Phone Call

These past couple of weeks have been very special for me, reconnecting with very special people that were once a part of my everyday life back in the late 1950's & 60's. My brother Dennis found them on Facebook and I'm so thankful that he is so persistent in his pursuits...he doesn't give up easily.

After exchanging emails I was given a phone number to call and I was so nervous about making that call that it took me a few sleepless nights before I finally made the call on Monday. The hesitation wasn't because of fear, but because I didn't want to hear his voice and begin to cry. The rush of emotions were overwhelming to say the least and it suddenly seemed as if time had stood still even though it had been a number of years since we had last seen each other...approx. forty-two years if my calculations are right. I'll have to say that I was a chatter box on the phone when I should have been listening, but hopefully this is the beginning of a renewed friendship between us and the start of many phone calls and perhaps a visit one day soon.

I guess you're wondering who I'm talking about. A very long time ago my father married their mother and we became a family....a large blended family of six children. It was to become one of the happiest and most memorable times in my life which molded much of my adult life.

There is much in life to be thankful for and this is one of those times.