Sorry I haven't written in a few days, but I enjoyed letting Megan "have the last word" for a while. What could I possibly add to those words from her heart? Wow! What a great "kid", she is! :)
She has it much more together than her ol' mom. She must take after her daddy!
I am struggling a bit with words tonight. (I know, hard to believe!) Feeling a little more at ease with Den's condition. He is awake a bit more lately and enjoying a little less pain. We actually slept more soundly and got up one less time last night. We have a visit to the doctor tomorrow morning. I think we are both somewhat nervous about the visit since this is where he had the "seizure type" episode two weeks ago. I think we would both like to just stay home. Pray we receive positive results on his blood pressure, low heart rate, kidney functions, and anemia. He is not looking forward to the lab where they will attempt to draw blood again. That has not been a positive experience lately.
If you missed it, Den and I were interviewed by CBS 2 News (CBS2.com) yesterday. The media had attempted to talk to us for quite some time, and we have not wanted to do it. However, when Stacy Butler contacted me and told me she wished to talk to us about "Forgiveness," I told her that was one of our favorite subjects and to come on over! Our prayer is that hearts will be touched and questions raised through the interview. (Dennis joined us for the last few minutes. He was so cute on camera!)
This has been a busy week. I received, in the mail this week, a Subpoena from the District Attorney's Office to appear in court as a witness in the Juvenile Court against the sixteen year old girl arrested in connection with the attack. I hadn't allowed myself to think much about this (except in prayer) since we met a couple of weeks ago with the Sheriff's Dept. right after the arrests. God is so good! In speaking with the D.A.'s Office this am, I was told the young lady had changed her plea to guilty in a felony charge from a "not guilty" plea. Please pray for the young lady. My heart breaks for her and her family. May God reach her with His love and forgiveness. We have the opportunity to address her at the hearing later this month if we wish. Pray God will direct our steps. I was told the D.A.'s Office will be in touch soon concerning the "adult" male arrested in connection with case. PLEASE be praying for this to all go according to God's will. I am soooo not looking forward to where this may all lead, but I will continue to look to my trustworthy and faithful God. (Did I say I was struggling with words tonight?)
Megan had a great day today! Many friends came and got her and took her out to her favorite restaurant, Spaghetti Factory, and then shopping at Victoria Gardens. She returned home many hours later with a BIG smile on her face. Thank you girls for showing Megan a great time! You truly showed forth God's love to Megan! What awesome women of God you are!
Pray as I have been preparing for Sunday Service. We have yet another man of God committed to joining us this week to worship and share The Word of God with us. We have been so blessed each week as we wait for Dennis to return to the pulpit. (He is getting very restless and impatient--good signs I think!) We received proposals today for our church outdoor lighting and for the wall/fencing around the church. Ouch! These items are not cheap! Please be praying that we make right decisions and God provides for our needs in a great way. The proposals have been submitted to our District Office for consideration, direction, and support.
Pray that our leaders will have the Godly wisdom to know what we should do. Continuing praying God will raise up leaders to stand with us in ministering to the neighborhoods near our church. So many need to hear about this great big God who loves them so much! Please God, be working in the hearts of believers to reach out and take a step of faith joining us in reaching a lost city for you! Together, we can make a difference! Don't be fearful, be excited to share your faith and believe God to work through you and your family to shine His light and truth.
Just say, "Yes, Lord!" Pray, be in The Word, and be available! Be watching and waiting for opportunities to tell people of God's great love and forgiveness. As you share the events of the last five weeks, God will open the doors wide for you to share what God is doing and desires to do in their lives. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to point people to Jesus! Everywhere I go and everyone I talk to are so open to what this "forgiveness" is all about. If we don't tell them, how will they hear? You might be the only or last chance for your doctor, hair stylist, store checker, gas attendant, or next door neighbor to hear. Seize the moment! We are out to change our world for Jesus! Won't you join us? xo
Mendy
Wow! What an opportunity to witness. PTL that people outside the church get to hear your love for God. I am believing it is powerful. love, Trish
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