We had a nice Father's Day with all of us together.
Richard wanted to go to church since we're staying here on the property of our home church, Crossing Community Church. The only difficulty was getting down the steps of this missionary apartment. Then we put Richard in a wheelchair and got him into church.
Everyone was very encouraging. Our pastor, Tim Smith, said some really nice things and allowed Richard to tell his story to the congregation. As he was speaking, Richard mentioned that we should pray for the young man who shot him and others like him, many of whom did not have the benefit of a loving father in their lives. He encouraged the men to be godly fathers.
After church, we went to our friends' the Colombos, parked Richard in a recliner in front of ESPN so he could watch the Brazil-Cote d'Ivoire game. We ate delicious ribs and rice that tasted a lot like Haitian "Diri Djon-Djon."
Back at the apartment, after dressing changes, etc., Richard took his pain medication and got in bed. Then all of us came into the room and Grace, Joy and Ricky played guitar and sang. A sweet moment. A great Father's Day.
Thank you for your prayers.
Carol
Greetings, sounds like things are as under control as can be expected. Watching futbol (did I spell it right?)had to be distracting as there is so much movement. Having his whole family around him has to be great therapy.
ReplyDeleteOf course, starting the day in worship will always be an excellent plan.
You are blessed with knowing so many generous loving people. Was it not grand to have the loan of a van & have someone to deal with the driving and, I suspect, whatever else needed to be dealt with.
May God continue to be with you.
John S
Carol,
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read that he made it back comfortably. I have been keeping Richard in my prayers and will continue to do so. It must feel good to have him with you, and that he is healing nicely. As he requested, I will also prayer for the man who shot him.
Take care,
Donna
Your pastor didn't say really "nice" things. Really "nice" things are what you say when you don't know what to say!! I said really TRUE things! I love you guys and am really encouraged and blessed by you. This was a good post. It made me smile to think of all of you in that bedroom singing together!!
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