Tuesday, December 23,2008

Sorry for not writing yesterday.  We had a full day at the hospital and finally got to come home late in the day.  We were all very tired.  

Dennis is home and been sleeping all day today.  He hasn't had an appetite and his pain level has been quite high today.  Please pray for continued healing.  We are having trouble getting his body balanced today with the pain medicine, sleep, a lack of desire to eat, and an upset stomach.  It is frustrating for him.  

Last night, we were contacted by the Sheriff's Detectives.  They arrested two people who they believe were involved in Dennis' attack.  It has been all over the news today, and several news agencies have been calling for interviews all day.  The detectives met with Megan and I, and it has been tiring and difficult.  We were very nervous about hashing over all of the details of the case again, but the detectives were very patient and good with us.  They have been working so hard on this case.  We were told by one of the detectives that in his years of service in Highland, they have never been so busy with calls from people who love Dennis and are concerned with the attackers being caught and brought to justice.  I have always loved my beloved husband, but it has been such a blessing to hear that so many others have been impacted by his life too!

I got very emotional when meeting with the officers.  Thank you, Jesus!  My heart was one of love and forgiveness for these men who have brought such pain in our lives these last weeks.  I KNOW this is all God doing this work in me.  God is a God of Mercy, Love and Forgiveness.  We are called to be merciful and forgiving.  The amazing thing about this is God has done all the hard work to change my heart and work it all out.  I truly believe we will someday have the opportunity to talk to Dennis' attackers and share with them the hope that lies within us and can be theirs too.

I was asked today what our Christmas will be like and what we want and need.  We have already received the precious gift of a saviour in which we rejoice and celebrate; however, our Christmas will not be one this year one of an over abundance of food, family, and presents.  We will spend a quite week loving each other, resting, and thanking God for bringing Dennis home to us.  We are celebrating the miracle of life and the healing power of God in our lives physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  God is an awesome God, and we are more in love with Him today than two weeks ago.  

We have known and felt God has been preparing us this last year for a special assignment/calling on our lives, but we never dreamed the destination would take us down the path it has these last weeks.  We are looking to the goal and keeping our eyes on Jesus to continue to work in and through us and to continue carrying us on this journey.  Through terrible circumstances and a nightmare of an event, God is moving and working in the lives of people to draw them to himself.  Pray God continues to touch people's hearts, and that we will stand strong and dedicated to the call God has placed in our hearts and on our lives.

Blessings to you all for your continued support, prayers, love, and commitment to us.  You have all played such a huge role in helping us to find the strength to stand and the strength to move forward.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!  We love you all.  Mendy