Abbey speak school...

Abbey spoke at her school recently..she actually gave her testimony, her 'story'.  She was asked to do so by a teacher and also prompted by a sweet, dear friend.  First time a student has actually done this at her school chapel time.  We, of course, discussed it the night before..  Went over some main points, childhood, adolescence and the intricate journey of Mom's illness and subsequent passing.  Just what Abbey felt during this 3 to 4 year journey...how she wanted to stay a little girl but knew she had to be young lady.  How she prayed, and though extremely difficult, she still saw God's guiding hand in the days and nights of hospital visits, even in the uncertainties of just what tomorrow would hold, and yes, there were some soul piercing, heart crushing moments, days, weeks in ICU,  but she still kept a 'faith'..a prayer life..
 She said the 20 mins she had to speak went well..she was humbled before and after.  Humbled to do this and humbled to receive the heartfelt comments afterward.  It was the first time for this testimony..and yes, she was very nervous, but she barely looked at her notes and indeed felt the Holy Spirit speaking through her, leading, comforting, guiding her.
It was a monumental moment for her.  It was deep, heavy but also cleansing. 
I did not go and its OK...she harbored some trepidation in my possibly coming..seeing my face could possibly alter her personal course, the words, the emotion..and I was indeed down with that, I get it, thus I just prayed all would go well and took a big walk. She needed this moment all to herself.  All hers..all good.  We are big boys and girls.  This was what the moment required.
She was exhausted.  She went to a two hour cheer practice in the afternoon and got the physical workout coupled with earlier mental..yeah she's sleeping good as I write this.
Indeed, I am proud of her.  I thank the Lord for her wanting to do this, though with some reluctance.  She trusted it would be OK and it was.    This life dictates trust.  God we trust in you.

DONOR:  No word yet, no email return.  Hopefully soon. I may even send another email with a few words translated in German.  Stay tuned.  Danke..(thank you)

Onward forward...Hope and pray all is well with you and yours..
Have some fun..

Bill