You have not quenched the smoldering wick, nor broken the bruised reed, nor despised the day of small things; but having had the help of God, I continue up to this time.
“Pick me one of those peaches.” But it was early summer, and “the time of peaches was not yet.” They asked why he would want the green, unripe fruit. Venn replied, “Well, my dears, it is green now, and we must wait; but a little more sun, and a few more showers, and the peach will be ripe and sweet. So it is with Mr. Simeon.” ( 27 Servants of Sovereign Joy , 321)
Our sweet Elizabeth is seven years old! What a mercy. I am reminded of when Oli and I (unmarried) found out that our sin had caught up to us and would no longer be hidden, but made plain for all to see by my growing belly. We sat in the parking lot. I was supposed to be on my way to Grad school. I was going to move back to Tallahassee. What was I to do? I had made an appointment with the "Women's health center", to kill our baby so that the plans I had for myself could continue, uninterrupted. Oli begged me no to do so. I listened. Not because of him, but because I knew that with my history of emotional turmoil, and suicide attempts ( having been Baker Acted just two years prior), that going through with an abortion would be my undoing. For His glory, and my good, God convinced me not to take our baby's life. I cancelled the appointment. God used my history of depression to convince me to keep our first child. Amen. I still remember the day we brought her ...
My sweet, shy, and sensitive boy is growing up! He is still sweet, shy, and sensitive, and yet brave! Just last year, you could not have told me that this guy would be holding a gecko! And making it his business to catch lizards and pet cats and dogs. I am so proud of him. Father thank you for the Faltz boys who are such a good example to our boys. Help me to be careful to encourage but not make this ultimate. Save him Oh Lord! Bind his identity to you and nothing else! Whether he is afraid or bold he might bring you glory in all that he does. *pictured: our brave son, holding a pet gecko at a family from church's home
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