Carol, My Dear One,
I am praying for Tim and David. No, we don't know exactly how they
feel, but we understand how they must! feel. At least, that's what I believe.
LOVE AND GOD'S ETERNAL BLESSINGS ON THESE INJURED ONES,
Reeva Parry.
On Sunday 5/13/2007 01:28 PM, Carol Pearson said:
>Hi all,
>
>I just thought I'd encourage you, in a strange sort of way.
>
>We have had two brothers in our church who have had quite serious
>accidents in the past year. They are both personal friends of
>ours. Tim broke both wrists very badly and the left would not heal
>at all for ages, and also broke his pelvis. He's back at work full
>time now (at the end of several months, but still has some
>limitations on his driving, though he is beginning to do long
>distance again.) More recently Steve broke his hip and thigh and
>has it pinned. He's returned to church now and is on crutches, so
>no driving or any serious walking yet.
>
>Yes, we've been praying for these friends, of course, and want to
>see them well. However, the interesting thing is that their
>comments about what they have not been able to do have time and
>again reminded us that they're not in it for the longer haul, as we
>already have been and will be, unless the Lord chooses
>otherwise. Steve said tonight that he knew now what we felt as he
>sat still in a corner and couldn't get to anyone to talk with them
>and they didn't come to him today. Tim's wife was telling me the
>other week that they didn't know how they were going to be able to
>go on holiday and they just couldn't do without one. They have now
>organised a time away.
>
>I am so thankful that He knows our real true feelings and He is
>touched with our infirmities!
>
>I guess this makes me realise that I must be careful when
>commenting, "I know how you feel," because most of the time I probably don't!
>
>Sorry for my rambles, but hopefully you'll get the gist.
>
>It's time I got off the computer as it's been a tiring weekend and
>I'm not thinking too well right now.
>
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>--
>Carol
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