June 20, 2006

• Michael y las niñas aqui in Stephenville.  We just got off the telephone with Lorena, and it was a wonderful, although very emotional, call.  We told her about Sharon Hawkins, and that elicited many tears.  I know once again that the tears were both for Scott and Stacy -- and the rest of Sharon's family.  The cause of death has not been determined yet, so an autopsy will be performed.  Apparently, Sharon's father suffered a devastating stroke at a relatively young age, so I have heard speculation that perhaps that is what caused Sharon to drown.  We do know the stark devastation of losing a mother and wife in the prime of life with young daughters, and we mourn for the entire family.

  
  

  I asked Lorena if they have started her on the new therapy table they have purchased, and she indicated that they have not.  I then asked if they are planning to start her working on it soon, and she said that they were.

  
  

  Also, I asked if Blanca has said anything about the expectations of Lorena starting to talk again.  She said no.  I followed that question by asking her if she was REALLY trying HARD to talk, and she indicated that she was.  Repeatedly, we stressed to her not to give up but to continue working HARD to get well.  She had not spelled anything specifically for us to be told, but she did indicate that they are setting her in the rocking chair more.

  
  

  Lya is probably having a blast at the Lake Cisco Christian camp.  She and Maggie Weiss are bunking together.  Stephanie is running circles around here, and Rainey has given her two week notice at Stephenville Floral.  She really loved the work there, but she was simply not earning any money.  Consequently, she has applied at Scott's Flowers, and they appear to be very interested in her.  A friend in Dallas has friends who run a very successful interior decorating business, and she wants Rainey to apply up there.  Needless to say, Rainey is very interested. 

  
  

  Jonathon Thomas called from Pearl Harbor last night.  Katie is back here in Stephenville, and it turned out that she was suffering from a molar pregnancy.  The surgery was successful in removing the mass, and she appears to be doing fine.  Jon is sounding great, and we had a wonderful conversation.  I am indescribably proud of him and all my family, friends, and ex-students serving in the military.

  
  

  We spent last weekend at Jerome and Ruth's house again, but I will not list the feasts we were forced to endure out of fear of threats I received from several of you if I do that anymore.  However, Gina, I will mention the huge pan of impossibly rich pecan fudge that she made us eat.  You are so lucky you were not there.  I know how deadly such rich foods are, so you will be glad to hear that I selflessly sacrificed myself by throwing myself on that plate of fudge.  Sunday morning we went to church at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (where Lorena and I were married a lifetime ago).  I was very moved and gratified to see Lorena's name still on the prayer list, and I know that she is still on many prayer lists in the area. 

  
  

  Her miracle continues.  To God be the glory.  Thank you all for your support.

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