We went to the Methodist Church in Delta, and Mother was a star. It’s a wonderful thing when people see the evidence of their prayers being answered. They were quick to look her in the eye and ask her sincerely how she’s doing. Being the recipients of their attention was like being wrapped in a warm blanket of love. She is so blessed. WE are so blessed.
It’s been a rough 8 months. But we’re coming out on the other side, remarkably fresh and untouched by the tragedy of it all. Most of our visit today was built around what it is that God has wanted her to do with the moments of her life now. She has a good friend who was just struck ill this past week. I think that if we can figure out a reasonable way for her to have a visitation ministry, visiting people who are not as well off as she is, it will serve HER well, as well as the people she is visiting. We’ll see if we can’t make that happen.
Jeanne and John Precup met us for lunch at the Sundance for brunch after church, and we had a good visit.
We came back to the house where Stefi and Grandma colored pictures together and ate lemon cake and banana bread that Stefi helped to bake. Recently when we were saying our nightly prayers, Stefi asked God to help her — help her to know what things would help Grandma to “get better”. Stefi is a surprisingly strong figure of faith in our family and I’m forever struck by her thoughtful prayers. Stefi remembers Grandma every time she prayers and is always quick to count her blessings and to find things that she needs God’s help to accomplish. She hasn’t spent a lot of time with Grandma lately because of Mom’s visit to Peak View and my being ill after Christmas. It was inspiring to watch them together, today.
I cut Mom’s hair and fixed it pretty and we spent some time smiling in the mirror. She loves you all and is amazed that you read about her recovery. Mom wrote a message for her Christmas cards and we’ve attached a picture that we took on Christmas Eve. You can see what wonderful blessings we’ve been afforded.
You are among those blessings. Thank you for caring. Thank you for praying. And thank you for reading.
Happy New Year!! 2010 will be a good one! No doubt about it!
Hi. Dena I have been reading all about you. It mades us so happy to hear of your geting so much better.You Dena was the one who got us in to the Chase County Art Guild. We still think of the time You,Earl,Eugene, & I all went to the American Royal,[good time] Love you and think of you offen. Doris & Eugene Gerstner
Well Don’t ask me how I found this blog—I booked marked it so I can find it again!!! :))
Loved being able to watch the video of Dena & Mary!!
And I have not had a chance to read ALL of the blog yet BUT I will!!!
Gary & I are living in Branson, Mo. now on Fall Creek Resort on Lake Taneycomo!!! And we LOVE it!!! We are about 2 miles from HWY 76 / “The Strip” & about 2 miles from Table Rock Dam & Fish Hatchery-so if you are familiar with the area– you know about where we are!!
We have owned on this resort since about the early 1980’s & came down over a year ago (-almost 2 years ago now) to see if this is where we wanted to retire in about 5 years!!
Well we ended up buying a HOME on the resort while we were here—- went back to Kansas & had two major auctions & auctioned off the 11,000 sq ft warehouse in Cedar Point & all the antiques left in it from all my antique shops & we sold our big old home at Gridley, Ks. & everything that would not fit into our new small retirement home in Branson!! Gary had retired from Boeing in Wichita-BUT was working for Spirit Aircraft company in Wichita & he went back to Ks. & told them he was retiring!! We lived through the auctions- & moved & we are soooooooooo glad we are sized down & are here!!! We love Branson & we love the area!! Love ALL it has to offer!!!
So glad I found Mary’s blog!! I will get it all read & see what you “wild women” have been up to!!! :))
Mary- I’m sure you are still involved with your Music along with your work!!!
Sooooooo many good times we have shared over the years!!
Blessings—– & I’ll check back in later—–
Sonda Phillips Bruce