Would it make sense to hear this has been one of the richest weeks of our lives? Our living room has been the scene of sweet family moments, riotous laughter, story telling, great food and even fine adult beverages. Nancy has been in the center of all this, laughing, teasing and generally drinking it all in.
Early this week our family visits included a time with Nancy, her sister Jane and brother Rick. It was good to see them reconnecting, speaking from the heart and entering into the current situation. Rick, Jane, Andrea and Jasmine left us Wednesday
Then Thursday Hunter and Julie Dockery arrived on our doorstep. Yes, our old Ireland team leaders had jumped in the car and driven up from North Carolina to hang out with us. That night Drew and Ann Angus and Caleb joined them and our family for a wonderful Ireland team reunion. We shared some of our favorite tales about that special time twenty years ago when we labored together. Once more we remembered times at places like the Rathmines Fellowship Centre, and Grafton Street and people like Kathy, Ger and Johnny. It is so good to have written those stories together. And as Hunter said, the reunions to come will be even more glorious because we will know the whole story.
What good words; we are writing a new chapter now. It often feels scary and uncertain---so out of our control. But there are moments of great love, profound joy and desperate faith. This story is so overpowering, but it is a story of great hope, because we know the Author is writing for our good----and HIS glory.
5 comments:
So glad to hear htat it has been a full and joyful week. I am still praying every day and often throughout the day for God's peace, His comfort, His daily mercies,and an abundance of His presence in every moment of your lives. God bless - Cindy
we are glad you are having such sweet times with friends. wish we could be there with you too!
Dear Dan and Nancy,
Thanks for posting about the sweet times as well as the fear. Here is a quote I tried to post earlier but I think it never made it, so forgive if a repeat, but it comes to mind from your blog. I read it over sabbatical, from St. John of the Cross: "One act of thanksgiving made when things go wrong is worth a thousand when things go well."
Jennifer and Scott
It is amazing that you are able to see such light in what could be a dark time. This is a true testament to what amazing people you are and how rich God's work is. We pray and think of you everyday! Megan
I loved being there and reconnecting with you all. We love you. I loved seeing everyone and meeting little Katharine!
Blessings!
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