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MAY 26, 2012

""The plans of the Lord stand Firm forever, the purpose of his heart through all generations," Psalm 33:11. But we must be prepared to wait on God's timing. His timing is precise, for He does things "at the very time" He has set. It is not for us to know His timing and in fact we cannot know it, we must wait for it." Steams in the Desert, May 24. Last night, as I washed Kathie's hair, I thought about writing to you. I am careful not to get water or soap in her eyes and I know that she likes the feel of warm water being hand sprayed on her scalp. She enjoys the scalp massage and I spend extra time gently scrubbing the back of her head because it is on a pillow most of the day. Today, I arranged another home visit for Kathie, 9am to 2pm. I have found that I enjoy the days she comes home. For her, it is nice to see her on our patio sleeping as the wind blows through her hair, for me, I am able to complete home tasks as Kathie sleeps and I like to ...

MAY 12, 2012

Sorry I haven't posted in months. I often think of writing and as you will see below, I start to write but just don't finish a post.  I thought I would go ahead and share my partially finished posts. April 6, 2012 Good Friday Hannah and I are on a flight to San Francisco, Andy is flying down from Seattle and we will spend Easter Weekend with Maddie in the bay area and worship on Easter Sunday in Walnut Creek with friends. Last Saturday, Hannah and I were in Tijuana for a house-building trip. 13 years ago, Andy asked me go on a youth group trip because adults were needed. I have been on 27 youth and adult trips since that invitation, Hannah just completed her fourth trip and I was pleased with her building abilities and stamina.Returning to Kathie is a highlight and I miss her. I usually get nose-to-nose with her and let her know how beautiful she is and how much I missed her. Kathie receives a hydro-bath every other night. I usually take over the bathing duties 2...