Day 364 - June 15 - I guess I counted wrong somewhere
Well, if June 16, 2008 was Day 1, shouldn't June 15 2009 be Day 365? So apparently I missed my count somewhere along the way. Oops! If anybody figures out when the mistake was made, let me know and I'll go back and change 'em all. OK, maybe not... 8-)
Just a brief note to catch y'all up...Joélle and Alan returned from their honeymoon Friday afternoon, and Connor has had a good weekend being with them. They're busy scurrying around trying to get all their stuff ready to go back to Chicago Wednesday morning, but even sharing meals with them or watching a movie together is such an enjoyable time for Connor, and for Cherié and I as well.
Yesterday we were blessed to be visited (I'm going to try to type this in my best New Zealand accent) by me best cobbers Barry and Della from down New Zealand way. As it happens, they're also our only friends from New Zealand, but that's neither here nor there... 8-) These two Kiwis (his word, not mine) are on holiday for a month or so, and had intended to be at the wedding last week. Unfortunately, their plans changed at the last moment when a long-time friend had to go into hospital suddenly, so they missed the nuptials - but they were able to make it here finally and came by for a long visit with all of us. They were so pleased to see Connor again - these two are primarily responsible for all those red dots on the ClustrMap in New Zealand, and it was such an encouragement to spend time with them again. They were also very pleased to meet Alan for the first time and congratulate the two of them - I am blessed with such wonderful friends! Incidentally, if you desire something else to pray for, their friend Paul is facing a very serious medical issue and, while I won't give details that aren't mine to give, I am sure he would appreciate your prayers. Our Lord knows quite well what Paul faces, and so I know your prayers for him won't go amiss.
Anyway, while the kids took off to catch a movie, Barry and Della stood us for dinner (even though I tried to beat Barry to the waitress for the check - these Kiwis are slippery!), and we had a fantastic evening out. If the rest of the population of NZ is anything like these two, that country is truly blessed.
This morning I'm off to work again after two weeks with the family, so I'd appreciate your prayers for Cherié and Connor as they return to their daily routine; for Joélle and Alan as they scramble to complete all the things necessary before they leave Wednesday; and for me as I enter back into the ATC workplace.
God bless,
Eric
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 6:05 AM
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It is nice to read that you had a good weekend! Praying for you today. Make sure you do a good job because my "baby boy" will be flying to Colorado today to visit his dad for a month! Guide those pilots well! :)
He has not left and I miss him already! Please pray that he has a good trip and for me too! Wow, I cannot even begin to imagine how I am going to feel when he leaves for college. I tell you, he's going to San Jose State! :)
Regarding the date mixup, sorry about that chief. June 15th would be day 365, but I had the clock set to the time we got the first call, as opposed to, say, midnite. So it was more accurate, but less helpful.
I've adjusted the clock reference point, so it should show the correct day number after midnite PST. Less accurate, but more helpful.
Story of my life. Go figure.
Dear Williamson Family and especially Connor....
Looking over the pictures just made tears well up in my eyes. There has been a lot of progresss since Day 1, and it has been a privilege, at times a heartache and also a joy to be even remotely involved in your lives via this blog. We have prayed hard and will continue to keep you all lifted up.
Connor, your beautiful smile must really warm the hearts of those that know you personally, most especially our Lord.
Lifting you up today and always. Praying for the healing that I believe will come to you in full.
With love in Christ,
Claudia in Norco
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