Abby update- May 20/21

Now that the weekend’s over we’ll try to catch our breath and catch up…the Sabbath being a day of rest is a good idea…in theory…

Lots of events were happening at church yesterday (Abby even joined the teen group for a game of volleyball in the evening), while between events Abby and Frank provided a dog-washing for Boots, a sweet Australian shepherd that belongs to our friend, Bob. The many and diverse events of the day gave me pause to treasure God's faithfulness—Last fall Abby also gave Boots a bath, but at that time Bob was very sick and Abby was well. I went to College Station yesterday afternoon to visit a co-worker who lost his wife to cancer last week, while Gordon and the kids attended a reception honoring the graduating seniors in our church. On the surface all the events seem incongruous--illness and health, sadness and excitement--but at the same time they all speak of love in our lives and hope for the future and God’s faithful presence through the highs and lows.

Speaking of highs, Frank had another one this weekend. A slightly belated birthday present arrived from our Aggie friend, Ruth. You all know the story of how the Aggie softball team (currently NCAA regional champs and still playing—whoop!) became a part of Abby’s healing story. Now the Aggie basketball team has joined the story line. Ruth told their office about the events in our family’s lives, including how Frank, a huge basketball fan, has been a very faithful brother throughout the past year. In response, the basketball team, which usually only gives signed balls to a few select charity events, provided Frank with a ball signed by all the members of this year’s Sweet-16 team. He’s a happy boy—and I am amazed again at how hearts have been moved to compassion on our behalf…

Thanks for being a part of all that love, compassion, hope, and faithfulness that has touched our lives…

-Abby & Frank’s family