Yes, that's Andy on the couch with his dad. He called and said he would come over for a while, so we decided to watch a movie. Well, the movie was 'the day the earth stood still'... don't really blame him for falling asleep. Not a great movie...
But what is more important is the fact he came over. He has been over 2 times since Mother's Day. On his own, without our asking him. It looks like maybe we are turning a corner. He is opening up a little at a time. And since he has never been much of a talker, it's ok.
I am cautiously optimistic. I don't really know what caused the change, and the control freak in me is needing to know all the facts. But I also know the lessons I am learning, and being a control freak does not fit in God's plan. So I bite my tongue and just appreciate the time with him.
I just took him back. I will not say 'home' because where he lives IS NOT his home. And even though we got to spend 3 hours with him, it hurts my heart.
I ask for continued prayer. Pray I don't mess this up. I tend to want to fill the quiet with questions and trivial talk... I feel awkward with him. I don't want to be too 'nosy' but at the same time, I want to take advantage of every minute I have with him.
3 comments:
Hang in there, you serve a VERY big God!
Still praying!
Kathy
I'm so excited for you! As one control freak to another, let go and let our great God work! I know it's so hard. I want to know every detail when things start happening. But sometimes ~faith is taking the first step even when we don't see the entire staircase~
Martin Luther King
continued prayers!
That is good news. Keep giving your burdens to the Lord and keep celebrating the victories. I am praying.
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