As I sit here and try to think of something profound to say, I am at a total loss. There is nothing that I could
do or say that would truly express my gratitude to these two special people who happen to be my husband's parents. Thank
you seems totally inadequate. Without the help and love from Bob and Stella, our family would never have made it through
this difficult time.
They traveled across the states to be with us and to take care of Megan and Drew. Not only did they do this once,
they did it twice! They were here through both of my surgeries, even though they were facing challenges of their own.
I know they have prayed continually for me, and for my family. I am so indebted to them both.
I wish that I could think of something more to say than "Thank You", and to be able to tell you how
much I have come to love and respect you both. You are in our prayers night and day. Prayers of thanksgiving
and blessings, prayers of faith, hope and love, and most of all, prayers that live and breathe of miracles
experienced and miracles yet to come...
What I will embrace and remember forever are the evenings and moments that you would gather around and sing
songs of joy and faith. Those were the only peaceful times for me personally throughout this whole ordeal. This
is when my heart was most comforted and my mind quieted from my fears. It was easy to feel Christ's presence, my
faith and courage were strengthened because of you, because of your great faith and love for your Savior. I know He
is with us always, but when you were here I could feel Him!
You have also brought many more special people into our lives... Jim and Viv have been a blessing and
joy to us. The cards, letters and phone calls are uplifting. It was so good of them to stop by to see us
while they were on vacation. Even though we hadn't met before this, it was like being with family and people that we
have known and loved for many years. I know that other people from your church, and quite frankly, your church seem
to have adopted us! We get cards and letters from several people in your congregation, and I know that they pray constantly
for us, for healing.
I have so much more that I want to tell you. You are in my heart forever. I pray that God will
bless you and keep you, that He will hold you in the palm of His loving hand... I pray that as He continues to
walk beside you both, you are safe, warm and loved. I love you. I thank you. I can never fully express my
gratitude. You have done so much for us...
Psalm 84:1-4
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young - a place near Your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell
in Your house; they are ever praising you. Selah
