Kathy,
    I will continue praying for Chris and Matt.  I am glad you had a nice
get together before Matt leaves though.  I hope things continue improving.

Amy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 9:05 AM
Subject: dinner with Christopher


> Well Guys,
> We had Chris over for dinner again last night.  It was our last
> chance to have the whole family together for a while, with Matt
> leaving for Michigan on Monday morning.  Everything was very
> peaceful, but Chris's life still has a lot of turmoil  in it.  He
> will be moving out of his current living situation on Monday to
> another place where, hopefully, he will be living by himself.  He's
> still in the Life program so many of his living expenses are still
covered.
> The roommate that he had been with, along with the roommate's girl
> friend, baby and cat, just ended up being a really messy
> situation.  In fact, this roommate was supposed to be evicted for
> violating the program's conditions back on May 15, but evidently, the
> program doesn't have much teeth, because nothing has changed.  The
> girlfriend has accused Chris of stealing and has even called his
> place of work, to accuse him of stealing movies and so forth from the
> store.  I don't know what the truth is.  I'm not foolish enough to
> think that my dear sweet Christopher is totally innocent in all
> things.  I'd like to believe that, but I know better.
> Before Chris went home last night, he came into my bedroom to say
> goodbye.  I took his hand and asked him if I could pray with him.  He
> consented.  I prayed for God's blessing and for truth.  That's the
> best I can do.  If Chris is innocent, then I pray that the lies will
> bounce off and return to the sender.  If he really is stealing, then
> I pray that God will deal with him accordingly to bring about
> repentance and the righteousness in Chris that God desires to see.
> Chris also went down stairs last night to make a special effort to
> say goodbye to Matt.  There's another relationship that really needs
> some healing.  Matt put up with a lot while he and Chris roomed
> together in our old moble home and Matt isn't usually too anxious to
> see Chris when he comes over.  I know that Matt is a bit nervous
> about this job out in Michigan.  It's only a summer job.  After that,
> he has no clue if he will come back to Maine or try to stay out
> there.  I know that this is all part of growing up.  I'm doing my
> best to keep my mouth shut, unless asked, or ask if I can offer
> advice before just blurting it out.  It's hard to be more grown up
> and see answers, yet respect the fact that my adult children need to
> learn from their own mistakes, as I did.
> Please pray for Matt as he heads out this Monday.  We are praying
> that his relationship with the Lord will really grow this
> summer.  Please pray for Chris as well, that truth will out and that
> God's justice will be satisfied.
>
> Thanks bunches,
> Kathy
>
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