february 1, 2021
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Hi Everyone,
Thanks for praying - all the tests so far have gone smoothly and things are rolling along :)
These are kind of weird things to post but just wanted to clarify/communicate a couple of things about the site that we're using so hope you will forgive the 'announcement-ish' nature of this update.
If we were at home church, I would write it on the whiteboard :)
- This site doesn't cost me anything to use - it's free and I didn't realize that it would so regularly be asking for money from people that visit it. I can't see that on my version of it and apologize for any confusion or annoyance that has caused.
We don't pay for it at all so please don't feel compelled to donate to it on our behalf.
- We did set up a MealTrain piece on the site for those who were asking about supporting us in that way; we're going to try it out for a bit and see how it goes :) We have some friends helping us to manage that so thanks for those who have offered. We are also receiving the gift of a freezer next week which will be helpful in being prepared for meals and snacks etc.
- It continues to be the case that I don't really have capacity to respond to personal messages. I appreciate your encouragement, your hearts to speak out of your own experiences, and your support, and hope you know that they are received with gratefulness even if you don't hear back from me.
- We really are doing okay :) And your prayers truly are a practical and lovely way you can be around us in this season. Even though I know it can feel like not enough, it is absolutely a real and tangible help.
I did want to share a poem/prayer by Joyce Rupp, that my spiritual director shared with me. It's so incredibly lovely and my heart says 'yes yes' to the whole thing;
praying it will encourage and lift your hearts today also:
Stepping into the Darkness - Joyce Rupp
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / with belief in my ability to thrive amidst uncertainty.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / no matter how fluid or foggy my life feels.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / and set aside what keeps me from loving self and others.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / trusting I have guides aplenty to help me find the way.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / with freedom to ebb and flow like the tides.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / and not give in to fear or worry.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / believing I have strength enough to face any resistance.
I intend to walk confidently through darkness / being still as a mountain, / resting in the trust that all shall be well.
Amen friends.
The darkness is there, the fear, worry and resistance present, but they do not dominate in any way.
We're heading right on through, confident and sure of the outcome because of who walks right beside us.
xo
