Kathy,

I'm praising God that the conversation went well with Chris. I'm praying
that when he returns home that things will go better than they ever have,
and that your house will be filled with much love and blessings, and that
Chris will realize that you love him

I'm praying big time for you and Greg and for the rest of your family.

Love and Blessings,
Pat Ferguson

At 12:28 PM 3/8/05, you wrote:
>Hi Guys,
>         Last night, we had a very pleasant phone conversation with Chris.  He
>apologized for blowing up over the money issues this past  Friday during
>our therapy session.  He stated that he had hoped to just be able to come
>home and prove that he could make responsible choices with his money.  He
>also said that he is anxious to get home and make a new start.  He's still
>interested in trying out the Calvary Chapel school.  He's been reading his
>bible and he enjoys getting good grades.  He didn't ask for anything or
>complain about us at all.  He mentioned that he is seeing kids who are in
>much worse situations than he is and, maybe, he is beginning to appreciate
>what he has.  When the conversation ended, I almost dared to look forward
>to his home coming.
>         I know that the Lord has to do a lot of work in my life too,
> helping me to
>look forward and dare to believe, to hope, to get along.  There are a lot
>of issues of trust on both sides that need to be rebuilt.  I just pray that
>it is beginning though.  I do not wish to be at enmity with Chris.  I want
>to be his encourager, so badly.  We must continue to pray.
>         Today Greg found a really wild, bright red, shaggy throw for his
>room.  It's wile!  The best part is that he can take it with him when he
>does finally move out, but we think that he'll really love it.  Parents
>love doing for their children the way that God always loves doing for
>us.  It's too bad that our sin so often gets in the way and blocks the
>blessing that He longs to give.
>God bless,
>Kathy
>Always for His glory!