Last night we had another round of folks to come in. Aunt Violet, Jenn, and Debbie rolled in from Tupper Lake NY. It was great seeing them and it has been a long time since we have all been together. In many ways, Carol and I are praying that this will be a new start for this family. The past years have had this family split and going in different directions but when something like this brings a family together - we have to put our agenda aside and come together as one. I am looking forward to the next 2 days as we spend time together.
It is not supposed to be as hot today as it has been the last few days. Last night we had a quality storm roll through and as the reports are coming in from the news, it looks like the NJ NY area got slammed pretty hard with 100,000 folks without power. We will be heading back down to the Delaware river today to swim. Bob has a nice place near hear that we can go and enjoy the river. It really is a pretty spot and nice to have something peaceful and refreshing during all this.
Yesterday we met with the funeral home folks and they asked if it was ok for us to meet a Pastor of a local church so we went and met Pastor David. He was a pleasant fellow and Carol and Bob did a great job talking to him about the service and about Denise. All I kept thinking was how hard it is for him to do this but this is what he is called to do. I am relieved in a way that I won't be doing the service but as important as it is - folks need to know about Jesus and so many here have a misguided perception about our Lord. Now I can focus in on what I do best - walk along side folks who are hurting and really get them the message of Jesus and not have the entire service over me.
God use me today to let someone know how much You love them and that You accept them where they are. Your love and grace is all we need for times like these and I pray You comfort this family now and show them love like they have never seen. Amen

love you all,
Lonnie