Call Me Mara

    My sister's birthday was March 28. I'm sure there was a great celebration in heaven. Josh's mom was probably my closest sister. I thought happy thoughts about her. Wistful thoughts, would love to talk with her but overall realizing how blessed I was to have such a great sister. Josh pretty much is not talking to me. He wants his own way and it is not happening. This is a man in pain and I ask God to help him everyday. Speaking of pain, Josh's dad called me today. It seems the last time they spoke (I should say they did not speak) he told the receptionist he did not want to talk to his Dad. Rick (Josh's dad) heard it. He wanted to find out what was going on with him. Guess what Rick...he is not talking to me either!! He's looking for people to write the check for him and that is not happening. He asked me what he should do. I told him, get in your car or buy an airplane ticket and come up and see him in person. He asks me, "Where would I stay?" I thought that was obvious. Try an AirBNB or a hotel. Was that the true objection? I don't think so. Both of these men have so much hurt, pain and rejection packed into their soul. God, let them know they are known and loved by you. Do a miracle and change hearts. Believe in spite of humanly impossible circumstances.

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