Pleasant Surprises & No Surprises
One of the interesting things that has happened during this transition phase I find myself in currently – and something I have been surprised by – is that certain people who I wouldn’t have expected to, have been very supportive of what I am going through. Equally surprising are the folks who I haven’t heard anything from… but let’s go with the positive flow for now, shall we?
Thanks so much for the phone calls, emails, Facebook messages, face-to-face conversations, and letters. I really appreciate my network of friends and family. I have needed to rely on you and your words and encouragement and thoughts and prayers recently. Thank you. The amount of people who have “spoken up” with words of encouragement and have tried to help me process where I am at and what I need to do in this process of re-discovering who I am and what I am supposed to do and be, and the amount of people who have offered support, advice and advocacy has literally blown me away.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Not too surprising has been the support of my beautiful wife, Margie. She is honestly amazing. Truly my partner in this life. I would amount to virtually nothing in this world if it were not for her and her love for me. This has been an especially hard time on her… but she continues to support, encourage, advocate, inspire and love me. Being “in it together” has made such a huge difference. I love the little Maggot!
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glad to hear you’re feeling the love – we have been through a few of these and support comes from the strangest places.
any dates for the eastbound trip yet??
Pernell:
In these days of transition please be aware of my prayers for you….I nearly said, “my concern for you” but quickly I understood that you are now, and always have been, in the hands of a loving God who honours your sincerity and honesty in ministry. Therefore, I am not concerned. He will continue to direct your path, this new path, and along with Margie He will give you new challenges and new strength, new lessons and new wisdom, renewed vision and renewed power through the Holy Spirit. Be assured of our love and our support. Art and Betty Oliver