What is needed....

Hello again,

So many of you have called and e-mailed over the past few days - and, I want to encourage each of you to first and foremost keep Skip, Linda, Kailey, Hannah and Bronwyn in your prayers.

I know that many of you have reached out to them - and, I am so grateful for that -- an outpouring of love is vital.

Skip's sister, Sherri, is now staying with them to assist with anything that is needed during the day. And, Skip's Mom and Step-dad will be arriving on Thursday; they will be staying nearby.

Skip and Linda have asked me to share with all of you how grateful they are for the loving support that everyone has shown to them over the days, months, and years of this journey. It is impossible for them to thank each of you individually; but, please know that your love has sustained this family and been an amazing assurance of the Father's Hand upon them. (It has also been amazing for me to watch and witness - what an incredible reminder of the importance of the Body of Christ working as one.)

Please continue to call or write or visit them as you are led -- But, as a gentle reminder, please understand that if your call or e-mail goes unanswered it is not a sign that they are upset or avoiding you ....

but just a simple fact that ...life (as they know it) at this time is very different -- and, there are times (especially for Linda) when they are doing good if they cover the basics like taking a shower and eating dinner...

...that being said, there is no greater gift than love. Each of you is wired in a unique way, each of you was brought into their lives for a different reason. In a situation that is so unique, I rest in the thought that we will each play our part in
helping them to cope, laugh, cry and heal in the days that come.

I will be continuing to coordinate their needs -- if you are interested in helping with meals, cleaning, etc., please e-mail me at loans.bydebbi@verizon.net

Blessings to each of you,
Debbi

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