friends, fellowship and fullness

I am reminded of the importance of friendship and fellowship in our lives. Last night Tim, a young married man and father from our church took time out of his busy life to reach out to our son Drew and get him out of the house for a few hours. As much as Drew is thankful to be here with us, he spends much time here alone when we are working or at school, and sometimes gets very bored. He is in a very transitional time right now. He is in need of a job and hoping to hear something soon. Each day is another day that he sets out to overcome his addiction once again. We are so proud of him. The years of drug abuse have taken a toll on his teeth and he will see a dentist on Monday. We are trusting God for the finances to cover this.

We are so thankful for those who have reached out to encourage Drew, taking time to get to know him. He is an amazing young man. I realize even more how important it is to reach out to people when they are going through seasons of restoration as I am witnessing the life of my son. I try my best to get him out when I can. Yesterday we went grocery shopping, to the library, the Daily Grind Coffee shop, and Walmart. We are really trying to eat "clean" food and Drew has been such a help for me. He cooked dinner last night again because he wanted to. Piccadallo Chowder and rice patties. It was delicious and healthy. Some days Drew looks so healthy and vibrant and other times very tired. He said he hasn't slept well for several nights.

This week he will begin a drug treatment program. He has been clean for almost 9 months now but we know that it is important that he get the counseling and help he needs to continue to be successful.

Inside this young man are dreams and visions that we know God will enable him to fulfill in time. We ask for your prayers for all of us.

This morning in my devotional time I was reminded of the importance of holding our empty cups to the Lord and asking him to fill them with his love rather than trying to fill it with people and things that are incapable of filling us. A quote from Beth Moore "Our hearts are not healthy until they have been satisfied by the only completely healthy love that exists: the love of God himself." I know this to be so true. As mothers we have many who need our love and care but first and foremost we need to be filled with God's love before we can minister His love to others. I cry out as David did in Psalm 143:8: "Let the morning bring the word of your unfailing love, for I put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul."

I am trusting God for each step in the journey ahead. He will remain faithful. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.