Kathy,

Sometimes those in the social service field seem so hard.  But nothing is
too hard for God.  And what a wonderful witness.  Yes.  GO GOD!  Keep us
posted.  In the meantime, praying.

Vicki

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 4:29 AM
Subject: Re: Maybe, not good for Chris


> Hey Vicki,
>          We've also learned that God's glory will be on display for the
> probation officer as well.  Yesterday, Greg stopped by her office again to
> show her the pot that I had found and to tell her about Chris's plans for
> this Friday.  Well, she told Greg to throw away the pot and that there's
> nothing that can be done about the cocaine since it is hearsay.  then she
> said, I don't know how families like yours do it.  Greg was able to
witness
> to her a bit about the grace of God.  Then Greg told her that we still
have
> hope that Chris will turn around.  Then she told Greg, I don't have that
> hope, he's too far gone and too out of control.  All I can say is, "go
> God!  Show her your stuff!"
>          When Greg came home and told me what Donna, the probation officer
> had said, I asked him, just how bad was he in the office?  Greg said,
> "actually, he was pretty polite for chris!"  Maybe we're dealing with a
> worse situation than even I realized.
>          Anyway, just keep praying against this upcoming situation!
> God bless,
> Kathy
>
> At 09:50 AM 12/30/2004, you wrote:
> >Kathy,
> >
> >Thanks for the update.  However difficult, glad God is using you in this
to
> >be an encouragement and help to others, like the woman you mention.  With
> >God, you will come out of this on top.  That's not to minimize where you
> >are, or just pile on Christianeze.  Glad for the peace you've experienced
> >this Christmas season.  Do keep us posted on Chris.  And keep on enjoying
> >that house.  Smile.
> >
> >Hugs,
> >Vicki
>