The past few days I've been thinking about the value of our friendships. I have been amazed by our friends since Hu's hospitalization. Our family has been contacted by people all over the world who have prayed for Hu (and us) and taken the time to let us know of their interest.
Sometimes I wanted to ask--how did you know? This has been so encouraging. We have had visits by friends from our local area, several parts of the U.S., Germany and Panama. Cards, emails and phone calls continue to amaze us. Friends have sent our prayer requests and praises around the world to people we don't even know.
Sometimes I wanted to ask--how did you know? This has been so encouraging. We have had visits by friends from our local area, several parts of the U.S., Germany and Panama. Cards, emails and phone calls continue to amaze us. Friends have sent our prayer requests and praises around the world to people we don't even know.
I have realized that the Lord did not make me or anyone else to live in this world alone. My friends are another one of God's gifts to me. When I open a gift I handle it with care and excitement. I hope that I treasure my friendships as much as I would a material gift.
The best part is that Jesus is a better friend than any that I will ever have. He is the ultimate friend who has died for me so that I can have eternal life. What a "Friend I have in Jesus"!
Yesterday, Hu was signed off by the second of his three therapists. For his grand finale he walked up the 14 steps in our home, rested shortly and walked back down. We are so grateful for another milestone in his recovery process.
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