I have found that the door swings both ways. It is so much easier to give than to receive. It is easy to have an open house when I'm the one giving. But receiving??? That is another matter. I am finding that if I only give, and not receive I may be denying an opportunity to help. We have been receiving so much. It has been overwhelming.
Devon has been receiving so much love. He has, on his own decide to go back to school last Friday, the same today. He has gone to youth group and his friends have come around.
We hope that tonight will truly be an open house and that all are invited to partake in the goodness of our mighty and real God!.
Love,
Jon and Devon
Road Warriors @ LaDiDa HMB!
Together Times with Friends
Gail, cheering us on
Gail, your spirit continues to lift us!!!
Buddies
Aaron and Gail-Team-Teachers
New Life
Devon after being baptized
The Cuzins
Christmas 2008
Greg, Kimberly and Devon
Moving Together
Together Time
Gail and Devon @ Gold Beach, Ore. 06'
Gail & Kimberly
Gail was my friend, mom, sister, counselor - I will miss her more than I could ever put into words. I love you always, Gail!!! Kimberly
Gail
We love Gail!!!
2 comments:
Jon-
As I've been reading these posts over the past couple days, I've been moved by how much of an inspiration your entire family has been to others. You are dealing with your own loss, but you have been building up the faith of others throughout. I know that my faith has been strengthened through this blog, even though I never knew Gail.
Thinking about our recent business conversations, I'm amazed at how well you've focused during a difficult time. I'm reminded that, through Christ's strength, we can do so much more than we can on our own. Sometimes, that is a nice bible study lesson...at times like this, it's a lifeline to grasp. You've demonstrated it through all I've read.
I'm sorry that I won't be able to join you at the memorial. From what I have read here, it seems as if Gail was a mighty woman and I'd love to hear the celebration of her life.
Probably hard for you to understand, but "Thanks" for your witness in this time.
Jon and Devon,
Gail's love for God was so obvious last night, what a wonderful celebration of her life. She has touched and witnessed to so many lives and God's purpose for your journey in Half Moon Bay was so obvious. I remember talking with Gail when you guys first moved here and encouraging her on what a great special needs community we have and last night was a great testament to her selfless and humble involvement. I will miss her so much here but will carry her faith in my heart as I continue on my journey with inspiring others.
Love to you both,
Deanne
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