The house, my parents' house, needs a new roof. It needed one last year but we managed to stop up the leak with a slathering of roofing tar. We slathered several spots, but where the water actually comes in is anybody's guess. We all know that even a good roof won't last forever and no amount of denial will keep the water out. The roof has to be replaced. The Cabinetmaker has said he is willing to help me with the labor if he can organize a team of helpers. I'll probably need to take out a loan to cover the cost of materials.
Rachel and I took our brother Tim out for a ride on Sunday. The state is looking to move him out of his longtime residence and into a different state home. A worker was really excited about a place that opened up a month or so ago. We were less than excited as it was even farther than we drive now. We talked to a few people recently and have decided to begin a search of our own. Perhaps we have options other than the state. Please pray that the right place opens up and we can move our brother closer to us.One of my boys is on a two week "vacation" except it's not really a vacation. Momma's hearts are always hurting for their children and I have a passel. Now that they're grown up they have grown up problems, and if it isn't one that is hurting, it's another. (On a happy note, we're getting another grandson in November.)
Life trials continue. Prayers are appreciated in this area too. Thank you for loving both of us and keeping us in your thoughts.
...there seem to be many homes in the Rochester area, good luck with your search.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. There is no reason in the world to move him farther away when he has family who want him closer.
DeleteMartha, you are always in my prayers. It is most difficult to see the older ones suffer, and if a mother's love for her kids could be strong enough to heal their afflictions then we would be all set. I sometimes realize how much God loves us, and is rooting for us, in the way we love our kids. We want them to choose the right paths and make the right decisions, and we rejoice when they do...and oh the anguish when they don't. God is there in heaven drawing us to him, urging us to be humble and good and forgiving, but we have our free will, just as our kids do. One of these days we have to meet up again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Della. Yes, we need to make a plan.
DeleteEverything Della said, and hopefully I can join you!!
DeleteYes. That would be wonderful!
DeleteI’m sorry things are not the greatest right now. So many worries and stress. I wish I could help. I feel powerless to help you. I love you.
ReplyDeleteWe need to get together.
Getting together would be nice.
DeleteGod is working and growing me. He is still good.
I love you too.
I will pray, Martha.
ReplyDeletea friend shared a quote with me a few years ago. While it isn't Biblical in origin, it rings true to the core: A mother is only as happy as her saddest child.
Jesus understands this, though. Thankfully.