ongoing life
Time has whirled by- at times being aware that life is tentative. Here is a summary update.
But currently- my uncle Bud is back home. I am happy to report that he is even grouchy with having to be in ‘down’ and taking it easy. A sign of movement towards health.
And the adoption of the little boy is still looking like it is going to happen. There have been 4 big disappointments, so the excitement is pregnant with joy! Family is growing!
Thank you to all of you who have added to this life through your interacting with our God on our behalf and your encouraging notes to me!
My life is enriched.
It is not time for me to disclose details, but life has also included ‘a grenade’ exploding resulting in horrid devastation to those I love.
As I walk around with a pit in my gut, I am aware of an inner steadiness and gratitude. How remarkable that our God has already worked out details in life that provided an environment for me to grow personally as well as in my ‘counseling’ field/ prayer ministry - preparing me to be able to walk through the valley of this shadow of death with family. I have a confidence that our Good Shepherd is also with us and His goodness and mercy are following closely on our heels, leading in ways that direct all of us to live increasingly in the sustaining intimacy He offers.
— Maribeth Poole