Seventh Email...
Hey Casey, I can only type for a minute. I got some bad news from the doctor yesterday and I am still reeling. We are starting back over at the beginning and it makes me sick to think about it. I can't look at my boys without crying. God has gotten me through so much, and I feel selfish asking Him for more. I really have so much to do to get ready for this. I have to prepare as much as a person can prepare for something like this.
I am so glad Carli is getting on so well with you. You can't think too much about the past and mistakes you've made where she's concerned. That doesn't help you or her. What you do is enjoy her, and let her enjoy you. Kids are resilient. God made them that way. You are her mommy and she loves you unconditionally just the way you love her. I thank God that she is back with you where she can catch up on all the hugs and kisses she ever wanted, and where you can teach her about Jesus's love for her. I also thank God for the change in your mom and your relationship with her. I know how life-changing the mother/daughter bond can be and I'm glad you've found that. I'm glad for your mom, too. I'm sure it has meant just as much to her.
I still pray for you guys and I still look forward to seeing you at Christmas time. FaceBook kind of got put on hold this week because of the new developments with the doctor. I will get to it soon hopefully. I'm spending a lot of time scared to death and praying and crying. These holidays are going to be so special and so sad all at the same time. I'll type more soon when I can.
Love,Wendy
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Letter from Wendy 11/13/09
Sixth Email...
Hey Case, I'm sorry it's been so long. I always have good intentions about keeping up with e-mail, then before I know it it's been a whole week! I have been praying for Haley, Junior and his wife, and for your first week with Carli. I am dying to know how it is going. Is she all enrolled in her new school? How is she adjusting to all the changes? How is Candess adjusting to not being the only kid? I hope your trip went well and everyone was safe. I think I have decided to set up a Facebook account. I am a little nervous about it. I am not all that technologically inclined, so I'm having Chris help me. We may do it as a family account so everyone we know can just see pics and contact us that way. Anyway, he's really busy so when we get it up and running I'll let you know. I'm most excited about being able to look at other people's accounts. I could not view your pictures without having an account of my own. Now I will.
I am officially well again. I am off all the pain meds, and other temporary stuff they had me on during recovery. I am driving all over the place now, although I am currently in the market for a new vehicle since my pick-up truck is a little hard for me to handle now. Please pray that we will find just the right deal and God will have His hand on the transaction so it goes smoothly. I am alone at the house with the boys now while Chris is at work - no more Wendy-sitters! I even did some ministry stuff for the church this week, that felt good. I am slowly getting back into housework routines - cooking, ironing, making beds, etc. Don't get me wrong, I am still very sore and tired by the end of the day, but the feeling of being normal again outweighs the pain. I am less scared about living life now. The more I do the more I feel like I can do. The depression is gone. It has been a couple of weeks now since my last good cry. All in all I feel really wonderful. God is so good. You have really helped encourage me to this point.
I told my mom and Chris all about your e-mails and about how you are coming to see me this Christmas time. They are both so amazed and happy that you are doing so well. I think Chris may ask you to give his information to Junior soon. I don't know for sure, but when I talk about you I can tell it gets him thinking about him. I think it just makes him sad that Junior is so lost. He is a little worried about going down that road again though, so it may be awhile before he's ready.
E-mail back soon and tell me all about your week with Carli. I will still be praying for you guys, and soon I'll be able to see pictures on Facebook! Ethan is waiting to use the computer, so I'd better go. He said, "Mommy, I NEED to play my PBS kids games! Please, please please?" How can I say no to that? Talk to you soon. Love you.
Wendy
Hey Case, I'm sorry it's been so long. I always have good intentions about keeping up with e-mail, then before I know it it's been a whole week! I have been praying for Haley, Junior and his wife, and for your first week with Carli. I am dying to know how it is going. Is she all enrolled in her new school? How is she adjusting to all the changes? How is Candess adjusting to not being the only kid? I hope your trip went well and everyone was safe. I think I have decided to set up a Facebook account. I am a little nervous about it. I am not all that technologically inclined, so I'm having Chris help me. We may do it as a family account so everyone we know can just see pics and contact us that way. Anyway, he's really busy so when we get it up and running I'll let you know. I'm most excited about being able to look at other people's accounts. I could not view your pictures without having an account of my own. Now I will.
I am officially well again. I am off all the pain meds, and other temporary stuff they had me on during recovery. I am driving all over the place now, although I am currently in the market for a new vehicle since my pick-up truck is a little hard for me to handle now. Please pray that we will find just the right deal and God will have His hand on the transaction so it goes smoothly. I am alone at the house with the boys now while Chris is at work - no more Wendy-sitters! I even did some ministry stuff for the church this week, that felt good. I am slowly getting back into housework routines - cooking, ironing, making beds, etc. Don't get me wrong, I am still very sore and tired by the end of the day, but the feeling of being normal again outweighs the pain. I am less scared about living life now. The more I do the more I feel like I can do. The depression is gone. It has been a couple of weeks now since my last good cry. All in all I feel really wonderful. God is so good. You have really helped encourage me to this point.
I told my mom and Chris all about your e-mails and about how you are coming to see me this Christmas time. They are both so amazed and happy that you are doing so well. I think Chris may ask you to give his information to Junior soon. I don't know for sure, but when I talk about you I can tell it gets him thinking about him. I think it just makes him sad that Junior is so lost. He is a little worried about going down that road again though, so it may be awhile before he's ready.
E-mail back soon and tell me all about your week with Carli. I will still be praying for you guys, and soon I'll be able to see pictures on Facebook! Ethan is waiting to use the computer, so I'd better go. He said, "Mommy, I NEED to play my PBS kids games! Please, please please?" How can I say no to that? Talk to you soon. Love you.
Wendy
Letter from Wendy 11/05/09
Fifth Email...
I can't type long because I have to get some rest. Big couple of days! I drove yesterday and today for the first time, and it surprised me how much it hurt! Who knew? I understand now why they had me wait 8 weeks. Also, I picked up my baby and carried him! So I am really sore and tired. I wanted to reply though, because I get so excited when my prayers are answered so specifically. I'm not saying things happen just because I pray for them, I know you and several other people are also praying for the same things but it is still exciting to me. First of all I prayed long ago for yours and Lonnie's financial condition. At the time that was the only real complaint you had about your life in general, so I prayed for God to lessen that burden. Now He has! Then this week I have prayed about Carli coming to live with you and how as a mother I really hurt to see mother and daughter without each other, and now look, she is coming home! Oh God is awesome, and I really love hearing all your happy news. Now I will pray for Candess and her allergies.
I got so excited when you said you were coming down to Texas for Christmas and I secretly wondered if I could ask you to come see me, and then I read on and you are! I mean goodness, if I get any more good news I'll not know what to do with myself. I am really looking forward to a visit from you. I will meet you somewhere if you need me to, or you are welcome to come to my house. You just let me know. I won't take a lot of your time, cause I know you have a lot of family to see, but I would love to see you guys.
I'll type more later. I'm sorry I run out of steam so quickly. I have to tell you about our busy week. Maybe tomorrow I'll feel like sitting up more. Talk to you then...
Love,Wendy
I can't type long because I have to get some rest. Big couple of days! I drove yesterday and today for the first time, and it surprised me how much it hurt! Who knew? I understand now why they had me wait 8 weeks. Also, I picked up my baby and carried him! So I am really sore and tired. I wanted to reply though, because I get so excited when my prayers are answered so specifically. I'm not saying things happen just because I pray for them, I know you and several other people are also praying for the same things but it is still exciting to me. First of all I prayed long ago for yours and Lonnie's financial condition. At the time that was the only real complaint you had about your life in general, so I prayed for God to lessen that burden. Now He has! Then this week I have prayed about Carli coming to live with you and how as a mother I really hurt to see mother and daughter without each other, and now look, she is coming home! Oh God is awesome, and I really love hearing all your happy news. Now I will pray for Candess and her allergies.
I got so excited when you said you were coming down to Texas for Christmas and I secretly wondered if I could ask you to come see me, and then I read on and you are! I mean goodness, if I get any more good news I'll not know what to do with myself. I am really looking forward to a visit from you. I will meet you somewhere if you need me to, or you are welcome to come to my house. You just let me know. I won't take a lot of your time, cause I know you have a lot of family to see, but I would love to see you guys.
I'll type more later. I'm sorry I run out of steam so quickly. I have to tell you about our busy week. Maybe tomorrow I'll feel like sitting up more. Talk to you then...
Love,Wendy
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