A note, today, Saturday, from dear Alyson. Thanks *very* much for continuing to hold them close in love, through your prayers. I know they covet them just now. Tenderly, Jewels
"Jewels: My dad remains the same. My mother is advocating for his return home with the assistance of Hospice, by Wednesday of next week. However, my dad has voiced his feelings of being more comfortable remaining at the hospital. One of his doctor's told my sister, Jennifer, yesterday that we need not worry about him going home because he does not believe that my dad will be alive by the time it is all arranged. He is very tired and hopes to go *HOME* soon. Thank you for your prayers. I read my dad the email you sent to me and he had tears in his eyes. He thinks a lot of you and your beautiful family. With Much Love, Alyson"
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I'm not quite sure how long it might take for the "small stone in the water" fact-that-I've-actually-blogged-again, to "ripple it's way through the great big sea", of blogland, but, I do hope, for the sake of the reason that I'm presently here, that a good number of you dear ones will soon find your way by.
Those of you that have visited your way through the blog, and therefore a good measure of my day-to-day life, for a good long while, will remember a most precious friend and his beautiful family. And, you may well recall that this beloved friend, George, has been living with the ongoing ravages of cancer and it's treatments, within his now, so fragile and failing body, with those he loves dearest and best right there by his side.
So many of you have, with sincerest love and care, written to me and asked, both while I was still actively blogging, and, while I've been away, how George *was*, and how you could pray. Well, I received a note from George's lovely daughter, Alyson, only today, though she sent it on Saturday. George, was admitted to the hospital last week--having never recovered well from a surgery that he underwent. He's very weak, and the doctors are surprised that he's still holding on--to this life. It's been a long, hard road and some of the most difficult moments of--it seems for certain, farewell, for now, are at hand.
George asks, please, that you would pray, *for God's peace that passes all understanding to fill his heart to overflowing* during this time. Please do pray, won't you?--for George, one of the most beautiful people I've ever known, and for his likewise equally wonderful, and *beautiful* family.
Please, feel free to leave any notes that you might like, here, for George, his sweet wife, Kathy, and their treasured daughters. I'm going to write, Alyson, again, and ask her if it would be all right to share a snail mail address with everyone, in case any might feel led to put a note/anything of tender care and comfort, in the mail to them.
Following, is a re-post of the lovely day, now so long ago, when I introduced you to them all, and the magical world of a man, among the most genuinely warm, kind, giving, loving *of* men--my "brother" in Jesus, and friend, George, the Potter. Praying, with you all, that Jesus will hold him (and his) closer-than-close, by His Spirit, 'til he welcomes him, tenderly, into *His* own loving arms, and *George's weary heart, mind, and body's true home*.
A soft smile (through many tears), and loving hello to each one of *you*. Thanks, very much, for taking the time to come by even though I have been so very long away. Truth is, I do hope to be back to blogging again, soon. Thanks for your ever-kind and caring thoughts of letting me know that I'll always be welcomed back, if and when I do.
Today, is mine and Big Papa's, 26th wedding anniversary, first-born Wesley's 25th birthday (as he was born on our one year anniversary :o) AND, little Georgie's 1 year birthday (as *he* was born on our 25th anniversary, and *his* "Big Papa's" 24th birthday :o).
Thanks *very much* for praying and expressing love and care--as the Lord leads, to George, Kathy, and their family.
Lovingly, your *old* (closer-than-I-ever-was, to *half-way* to.....sssshhhhhh.....whispered, *100* ;o)
Jewels
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About 6 years ago, Big Papa and I, met a
very precious couple at a buzzing arts and crafts fair, in a lovely
local park. Nicholai, now 7, was on Big Papa's back in a backpack, and I,
was carrying Sophia, in my womb. The other children were strolling along
beside us.
George and Kathy, were sitting aside in the most
friendly way, amidst shelf after shelf of the most delightful
pottery--much of it the loveliest shade of green, my favorite color. I
would be one who would typically walk through the entire event drinking
in all the creativity and loveliness, and come away having actually
bought nothing at all. Well, this in mind, I had no sooner entered their
booth when my eyes clapped on the most incredibly beautiful large
bowls, that had been molded around rhubarb leaves. I quickly made my way
towards one of them, whilst mentally claiming it as my own. Well, there
was a fair-sized crowd gathered 'round in George and Kathy's tent, and
it seems I wasn't the only one that had taken an immediate fancy to
George and Kathy's exquisite rhubarb bowls. No sooner had I stepped back to
consider the purchase with Big Papa, than a young gal grabbed *my* (the nerve--can you imagine? :o) bowl
and squealed with delight over the fact that she had just found *the
most perfect wedding present*. My head of course went into a bit of a
swirl as I stood processing what had just transpired----mouth a-gape,
all I could think was, "I don't even know you, and I'm already
married!!" :o)
Interestingly enough, it was at right about that
moment that I started to feel really lightheaded and began to pass out (*you* would have too, under the circumstances, right??! :o) I
managed to softly say that I was about to do so, and Kathy, dear kind,
gentle soul that she is, quickly grabbed a stool for me to sit down on
and took me under her wing for a bit, making me feel entirely at home
(while I recovered from the gal making away with my rhubarb bowl! :o) The
truth is, that I nearly always have a near fainting episode at the
beginning of each pregnancy, and I thought it was terribly good of the
Lord to use it to my advantage, to tie sure heart-strings with George
and Kathy! He is surely the most creative of all, yes? Yes, indeed! How kind.
One
aspect of the meeting that made it especially special for all of us in
our family, straightaway from the onset, was the fact that even at that
time, Julia and Chubb both had a sincere desire to learn to throw
pottery. Well, with 10 children and a very busy family life from
day-to-day, one of the primary things that we have chosen to do, is
wait, in just about every area that would have had me spending a lot of
time outside the home, and out-and-about in the car, for lessons. I know
not everyone chooses this route, but because it would have been lots of
time traveling to and from lessons if each one was involved in lessons
of some type, and we really desired to have a slower rhythm to our days,
we chose to wait until the children were older, had a sustained
expressed interest in something, and a would find pleasure in learning
it. This has worked out very well for us. Both Rosie and Julia had an
interest in the piano and now that they are older. It has worked out
nicely for them to be able to go, together, to take lessons from a dear
friend, nearby. They have learned so quickly and it's such a blessing to
see them love to practice--of their own accord, and listen to them
play, throughout each day.
Well, another long-lived area of
interest for a couple of the children was pottery, for Julia and Chubb.
It has actually been a burning desire for quite a long while for them,
to try their hand/s at it and hopefully come into a situation where they
could begin to acquire and develop the skill.
So, time went by
and we periodically spoke with George and Kathy over the phone. At one
point I spoke with George, a very precious brother in the Lord, and was
so sad to learn that he had cancer--cancer of the appendix, and his
appendix had ruptured. This was good in that it was through the ruptured
appendix that the cancer was discovered, but at the same time
devastating, because the rupturing caused the cancer seeds to spread
throughout his body. Our family prayed each day for George and Kathy and
their dear family, as they made their way through this very difficult
time
Some time following the surgery and treatment we were truly
(far more than words could possibly express) overjoyed to see George and
Kathy, once again at the same arts and crafts fair, now a couple of
years later. I finally got my incredible rhubarb bowl , plus another
large thrown bowl, and, George and Kathy also kindly gifted me with a
beautiful medium-sized bowl to add to my treasured collection. My eyes
kept filling with tears throughout the visit, because I was so thankful
that the Lord had seen them through, and George, though still tired and
weak, was getting well. We parted with hugs and the hopes of soon
getting together for a picnic as well as George having very kindly
offered to hold a pottery session for Julia and Chubb (he actually
entirely welcomed *any* and all of the children that might have an
interest), as soon as he felt well enough.
Well, time flew by as
it has a way of doing and before we knew it several more years had
passed. Big Papa, called George on the phone just a couple of weeks ago,
only to discover that after 3 years of being cancer free, the cancer is
back. Just a bit over 5 weeks ago, George underwent surgery, again, and
is presently going through chemo. Following the surgery the surgeon gave
Kathy a very discouraging prognosis. Perhaps the most devastating news
her heart could hold and be presently carrying.
They are praying,
and many are praying, with, and for them. They love the Lord with all
their hearts and realize that He, most tenderly, holds their lives, both George and
Kathy's in His hands. As each of us--only in part--if we or one we love
has never passed through such a thing, can imagine, this is a very
difficult time of uncertainty, that they and their family are having to
pass through just one day at a time. They'll be leaving for a large
alternative cancer treatment center in the country, on August 13th. The
people there have been most supportive and kind, which has been a great
comfort and blessing. During this trip, George, will have a pet scan
done, to determine the extent of the cancer. I'd like to ask each of you
dear ones to please join us in the days ahead, praying for George, for
complete healing, if the Lord wills--as we know that God is able, and/or for God's loving
grace to be poured out upon them, day and night; His peace that passes
all understanding--to overflowing, His joy unspeakable--supernaturally,
in the midst of circumstances, and His tender Father-love to cocoon them
as they go moment-by-moment through each coming day. If you'd like to leave
them a loving note of encouragement here, and let them know that you are
praying for them, I'll be sure the notes get passed along to them.
Thank-you, truly, more than words can say.
Despite having just
recently had surgery, George very kindly welcomed us over to their warm,
lovely home, for a pottery session for the two **really--wanna--be**
potters. So, Rosie, Julia, Chubb, all the little ones and I, loaded into
the van and set out on our way. The air was filled with excitement--it was *palpable*!
Honestly, I can't really tell you how exciting even the thought of the
whole thing was for Chubb and Julia. James, remarked to Big Papa, the
night before as Chubb was scurrying around doing all he possibly could
to get things situated for the next day, "I've never seen Chubb so
excited about anything!". It was so entirely true. My heart was about to
burst with excitement because, as their mother, I was so happy for them.
When
we arrived, I asked if it would be all right for *everyone* to get out
for a just a couple of minutes to take a quick poke around the potter's
shop and get a peek at the wheels, etc.... George, looked at me and
said, "Absolutely! You can *all* stay the *entire* time (I had planned
to have Rosie take the little ones in the van for a spin, and perhaps to a
park, while I stayed with Julia and Chubb, and the baby). So, wriggling
with delight, the little ones hopped out and we made our way in through
their very inviting, artistically arranged, cosy home, met one of their
four dear daughters and her precious son.
Well, just so you get a
real true feel for where I'm headed here, let me just pause to say,
that George had a great big pot of beef stew simmering on the stove.
that he had been preparing for a family gathering arranged for the
following day. Most of the veggies were right straight from their
garden. It smelled delicious inside the house, and was so homey and wonderful!
The
day that followed was, with absolutely no exaggeration, one of the very
most beautiful days of mine, and the the children's entire life. It was
so incredibly God-arranged that I had to fight back tears on and off
throughout it. George and Kathy, are two of the most sincerely open,
free, kind, caring, and giving people I've ever met.
I've been
praying about writing this post, the past few days, as my heart has been
so acutely aware of all that dear George and Kathy are presently
passing through, and the very sensitive nature of the situation, and
also, because it was so special to my children, that I wanted to record
it in a way that they could hold onto it--that we all could, and
remember it, *for always*. But, the truth is, even without all the
photographs, I'm sure that each one of us will. It was so very
beautiful, we couldn't but. What began as a pottery lesson, blossomed
into 6 hours of really indescribable sweetness. God reached out and
loved my children and me as an individual, and as a mother, in the most
incredibly tangible way.
The potter's wheels were set up beneath
two large maple trees. Flowers were blooming in profusion, everywhere.
They had a huge yard, a large fruitful garden, a tree house, a hammock,
little ride-on tractors, and above all, wide-opened hearts of true
hospitality and love, to overflowing. I love them both and feel so
privileged to be able to call them my friends.
Kathy, was at work
when we arrived and at one point George had to leave for an appointment
and so left us there entirely *at home*, in their home, by ourselves, to bask in
the ongoing gift of the day. About an hour later, Kathy arrived home and
it was so wonderful to see her. She is a very beautiful woman with a
sincerely sweet, gentle spirit and servant's heart overflowing with
love. George, like Kathy, has a very laid-back, gentle, easy way and a
radiantly merry heart. I only wish each one of you could meet them, in
real life. You'd be so blessed. Kathy, lavished sweet hospitality upon
us, in a warm, motherly way.
So, here are photos from the day,
this past Friday, to share with you all. I loved nearly every photo of
the nearly 350 photos that I took that day. I loved seeing the deep
concentration, fascination, and appreciation, on the faces of the
potters while the free-flowing, carefree, lovely liveliness of everyone
and everything else buzzed around them--so much life, joy, and beauty,
within the sunlight and warmth of the gift, of one single, special,
set-apart summer's day. The photos, perhaps more so than any others I've
ever taken, so truly captured the heart and soul of the day, in nearly
every way. George, is a very gifted potter, that loves what he does--he
so loves and celebrates life, overall. Two of my children have a burning
desire within them to become skilled in the very same, and are so
privileged to have him so graciously and kindly for each time that he is
able, take them under his wing. At one point, about 3 hours into the
time that he spent sitting at this wheel, I leaned over to Chubb in the
old friendly, motherly (tell me everything) way, and said in confidence,
"Chubby, do you like it as much as you thought you would?? Is it as
wonderful as you imagined it would be??"
And, he looked into my
eyes with his own sparkling and said, with such sincerity, "oh Mom, it's
a thousand times more wonderful than I ever would have dreamed that it
could have been. I just love it!"
Again, I found myself fighting back tears. "Thank-you, God. Thank-you so very much.".
The
pottery shop was enchanting. George and Kathy, invited the children to
pick raspberries and beans--what a joy. We left their home with the gift
of the loan of a potter's wheel, a book to borrow, plans for a homemade
potter's wheel--which Chubb and James, plan to make, and Chubb is over
the moon about! The gift of 50 lbs of clay, 2 of George's beautiful
pottery bowls (some of which you will see them using as they work at the
wheels, in the photos) filled with supplies, a beautiful extruded
pottery vase for me, and a lovely artistic extruded mug for Big
Papa--that he was so incredibly thrilled to receive. By the end of the
day, Julia and Chubb, had completed 3 amazing bowls each, and a mug for
Julia as well, under George's gifted tuteledge.
I have been so
excited about sharing this day with you guys and so anxious to ask you
all to pray, as I know you surely will. Thanks for being so sincerely
caring and loving.
So, here are just a few of my favorite photos
from the day, from beginning to end. Since I haven't shared too many
photos in the past couple of posts I feel free to share a good
number--the very least amount I believe, that would be worthy of one of
the very, very, loveliest of days.
George and Kathy, if you're
here, I love you both, and we are thinking of you and praying for you,
throughout each day. Thank-you, for being you, and for allowing God to
live and love and bless us immeasurably, through you. It was a gift
we'll treasure, for always.
Thanks for sharing in our joy, everyone. Much love to each one of you, tenderly, Jewels
George washed these the night before, for the children to wear.
Both George and Chubb's hands. I love this shot. I love them all.
Beautiful, kind, gentle-spirited, Kathy.
Picking beans in the garden.
But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Isaiah 64:8
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall not wither, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
Jeremiah 17: 7-8
As a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are but dust.
Psalm 103: 13-14
More than anything, thank-you, thank-you,
for praying for George and Kathy and their precious family, as they make
their way through these days of uncertainty, ahead--trusting with all
their hearts in the very One that made them, knows them through and
through, loves them, and holds them, tenderly in His hands.
Have a lovely day, tomorrow.
With much love, your friend, Jewels
Amazingly I popped over here before this post even showed up in my reader! I was thinking about you and just thought I'd drop by, to make sure your blog was still up ;) I know the Lord led me here to pray for George.
I will be praying for him and his family~I remember well your post about him and the wonderful pictures of his pottery. I'm so sorry he is going through this!
Posted by: Becca | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 07:57 PM
I will definitely be in prayer for your dear friend, George. How full of sorrow this day is..yet also so much joy with you celebrating an anniversary as well as the birthdays of those you love.
Sorrow ~ Not only of George's struggle...but today, a young family friend (23 yrs, newly married and just purchased a new home with his beloved) was killed in an accident at his work. I have cried and cried, prayed and cried some more. I don't know that he was saved. He was such a good boy....I pray he knew Jesus. My inlaws own a meat market...and we took a meat and cheese tray over to his mother's where many were gathered today...including his young bride. My heart is aching for their family...and now for the family of your friend, George. Please know, I will lift him, as well as his family, up in prayer today..and continue to. I *am* so very thankful that George knows the One who created him.
With love and prayers,
Katy
Posted by: Katy | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 08:23 PM
What a beautiful heartwrenching story. I will be praying for Geaorge and his family. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful life.
Posted by: Kris Sherrill | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Dear Jewels,
You have a lovely blog! I love all of your photos--they tell your story in such a beautiful way. I just wanted to let you know that we will be praying for your friend George. I have a prayer journal...I will add his name to it.
May the Lord bless you~
Joy
Posted by: Joy | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 08:36 PM
How wonderful it was to "see" you in my Google reader just now. I have been thinking of you all week (and sending up prayers).
Yes! I will pray! I remember that post and your account of the lovely day. How hard it is for his family and friends as they watch him suffer (and know from a distance that he is suffering).
(((HUGS))) to you and your dear family. Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday to all the birthday celebrants.
Your Pig...
Posted by: Brenda@Coffeeteabooksandme | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Dear Jewels,
And I mean dear - so happy to see your name even though the occasion is so sad. I am praying right now for your friend George, his wife Kathy and their family - that the peace of God which passes ALL understanding will guard their hearts and their minds in Christ Jesus. May they know moment by moment that they are held by Him.
Love to you and yours
Kathie
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 08:52 PM
PS - a very Happy Anniversary to you and Big Papa!! Wishing you many more years of happiness together. Also Happy Birthday to Wesley and little Georgie! And an almost Happy Birthday wish for you as you approach the half century milestone. I hit it 3 years ago and am finding this stage of life just fine! :)
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Dear Jewels -
Thank you for sharing the need to pray. I will be praying for George and his dear family as they walk through theses difficult days. May they feel the arms of the Father holding them close and when George leaves this world and goes into the presence of the Father he will truly understand that the Father is the potter and we are the clay. He will understand it better than most of us.
~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 09:07 PM
Dear Jewels,
My prayers are with George and Kathy and his precious family. I remembered that post,and how special that day was to you and your children...Praying for the peace that passes all understanding...
Happiest Anniversary to you and big Papa and Happy Birthday to Wesley and Georgie!
Posted by: Deanna | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 09:38 PM
Praying for George and his family. (so wonderful to see you posting again. You are such a blessing to me.)
Posted by: Keri | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 09:47 PM
Oh Jewels, thank you thank you for updating on George. I so often think and pray for him...I am so sad of this news you have given. And YES, YES, I will be praying for him and his beautiful family.
So thankful you will (:-)) be back to blogging...miss you here.
Posted by: Connie | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 10:13 PM
I WILL pray. My most recent post is about pottery (and hedges) and it sounds as though George has been ever so faithful and that the Lord has been there with him. Yes, I'll pray for Kathy, too. I'll pray for the girls. Happy, happy anniversary. What sweet and good fruit has resulted in your commitment to Jesus and to each other.
Posted by: Pom Pom | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Oh Jewels, I am so glad you came by to blog about George. He, and his precious family, have always been in my thoughts and prayers, especially George and the cancer. I am so sorry to hear this news. I will pray specifically for George's requests, and for the Lord's comfort and peace for his precious wife Kathy, and their daughters.
Please, if they do consent to giving out their snail mail address, please e-mail it to me, if you are unable to post it publicly on here.
It's nice to see you blogging on here, even if it is for a sad occasion. May the Lord bless and keep your precious family. Oh, and Happy Anniversary to you and Big Papa, and Happy Birthday to Wesley and Georgie! :D
Posted by: Kathy J | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 11:14 PM
I'm so sorry that your return to blogland had to be on a sorrow filled note, but I will gladly be praying for George and for his family. I have thought of them from time to time and wondered how he was doing so I'm very sorry to hear that he is not well.
I do wish you and Big Papa a Happy Anniversary and also a Happy Birthday for Wesley and little Georgie and until I hear otherwise, I will keep George and his family in prayer (I am also praying for åslaug's visa to come through) as I know first hand that this is not an easy road for any of them to be walking.
Posted by: Michelle, a heart at home | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Praying for your dear friend George. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband and Happy Birthday to your son and grandson!
Posted by: hmsclmom | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 01:23 AM
Dearest Jewels, my son and I have just been praying for dear George. God bless you all at this very difficult time. May you all have a real sense of the Lord's deep love and His perfect peace.
Much love, Tina xxx
Posted by: Tina, the quiet homemaker | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 02:17 AM
Hello Jewels dear. I'm so sorry to read this news about George. I remember the good times you've spent with him and Kathy and how generous he was showing the children how to pot. I'll be thinking of George and Kathy and I send George my best wishes for a complete recovery.
Congratulations to all on the festivities. I send love and hugs.
Posted by: rhonda jean | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 02:19 AM
Dearest Jewels:
Praying for George, and especially for his family that God will grant them that peace that does, indeed, pass all understanding of our tiny minds. I pray that he will send his angels to encompass around about them and strengthen them and lift them up.
Praying as well for you, dear friend. I so miss your sweet spirit that shines through in all your posts.
I am hoping also that you will join me in a prayer as well. A friend in Oklahoma lost his 30 year old wife 2 months ago - very suddenly - they still are not sure of the cause. They have 5 children, the youngest only 4 months old. His name is Shawn Martin.
Must rush off - not wanting to - much love to you and yours.
Raquel XO
Posted by: Raquel | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 07:16 AM
OOOpppps! Almost forgot - Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary-birthday to y'all! It is my wish that you will have many, many more years to celebrate this momentous occasion. Much love - Raquel XO
Posted by: Raquel | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Honoured to pray for George, for that perfect and absolute peace to flood him and his loved ones, and for certainty that this goodbye is only "until we meet again". May Jesus open His arms to George and greet him with love.
Posted by: Lucy | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 07:49 AM
Dearest Jewels,
First, a long and overdue "Hello my friend"!
Second, I WILL PRAY, now and later, for your dear friend George, his wife, and children.
My heart goes out to all of his family and yours, for this sorrowed news. I know your hearts are heavy, but please know George & his family, & you and your family shall be in my prayers.
You are in my thoughts and prayers regularly anyway Jewels, so this will merely be an extension of those prayers.
It is so nice to read your heart and thoughts again.
I (as well as others) fully understand the importance of putting family and home first, and other things such as blogging into it's proper order of events in time. Always rest assured that when life, time, desire and opportunity present's it's self for you to sit, write, share....all you wish, we shall be ever ready to welcome you home again our sweet friend.
I hope you have been well! But please know I DO still pray for your health, and God's blessings on you physically. Each day you may have that is not as you would prefer it to be, as it pertains to your health, please know my friend, someone down here in the south, is lifting you up in prayer.
You are a sweet and gentle lady, friend, and sister in Christ.
Love & Prayers,
Ronda
Posted by: ronda | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 08:01 AM
I took a moment to pray for your dear George this morning. As I think of it I'll continue to pray that the Lord would grant this child of His that miracle peace in large measure.
Posted by: Vanessa | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Dear Jewels
I will hold George and Kathy and their family in my thoughts and prayers. The brightness and kindness and the generosity of his spirit shows through in those photographs. I will pray for that miracle to happen and for him to be completely healed. Jennie
Posted by: Jennie | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Dear Jewels,
I can hear in your post how truely wonderful this man is and your story touched me, I feel sad for you and even more so sad for his wife and daughters. I will pray for them. May they receive the peace so needed at this time and may they feel the father's loving arms around them in comfort.
Posted by: Dana | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Happy Anniversary dear Jewels, and happy birthday to Wesley and Georgie too. A big day! I am sad to hear about your friend George. Will be in prayer for him. Thank you for letting us know. xox
Posted by: moey | Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 09:14 AM