Pipes, cars & tears . . .

Just a quick note tonight, as it is after midnight. It's been a long day. We've had some real cold nights - below zero and last night one of our water pipes froze and burst. Thankfully we found out before we had too much water in the basement and Norm was able to fix it. And thankfully, it was more a hassle to fix, than a major expensive job to fix (except for a day off from work).

Today Stephen went back to his auto class - the first time since the accident. We were all quite disappointed that Matthew's car that he had taken in almost a month ago, still has problems, and may need a new "computer". So, we went from three cars, down to one, and are trying to make things work! For at least this week we have an extra vehicle that some friends lent us, but we are hoping and praying something works with Matthew's car soon - getting fixed and/or another vehicle.

I think with things somewhat "settling down" since the accident, Matthew's death has been bothering the children more again. Jayson (15) really broke down tonight. He is just hurting so much. He was telling us how he looked up to him so much and just cannot understand why Matthew did such a thing and is so disappointed in him. We related the story of David and Bathsheba to him - and despite David's sexual sins, later God still called him a "man after God's own heart". Jayson said it is just so hard to remember the good times when Matthew really did something so foolish. Being praying for ALL of us - because we all struggle in some ways with this. Jayson really struggles as I do with the nights and we agreed to really try praying more during the nights when we cannot sleep.

Thank you for your continued prayers. ~~Loni