That's great news, Kathy.  I'm sure there'll be a lot more unpleasant
episodes, as rebuilding trust takes a long time;  but I'm glad that there
appears to be at least the beginnings of it.

Praying,

Peggy

At 10:28 AM 3/8/2005, 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!

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