Taken two years ago, just before the move south, we stand beside the tree planted in BJ's honor.


I received an email from my brother this morning. He was letting me know that he had recently heard from a college friend he hadn't spoken to in nearly 18 years. She had been looking at her daughters "Brio" magazine (from Focus on the Family) and had seen our book advertised...one of two books they recommended.

She knew nothing of the situation. Seeing our names, she felt it had to have been our book. She began calling friends and family trying to find out if anyone knew for sure. Ultimately, she connected with someone who knew, and she ended by calling Brad.

Being a mom herself, once realizing all that had happened, she wept. Every parent can sense this pain by merely reflecting on how it might feel to lose your own child.

I must admit, that when I hear stories like this I am often overwhelmed by raw emotion. I will always want to hear people's stories. I am just surprised at how close to the surface all of this resides...and with such intensity.

To see how the Lord continues to be glorified is a blessing. We are very thankful for this. We are grateful to hear from people who have read and have been stirred by the Spirit of the Lord.

The Lord was showing me this morning much about His time in the garden, before the betrayal and crucifixion. I was moved by His agony in having to pray alone. He had brought three with Him to also pray, but they could not handle it, and slept.

I was reminded through this, that though we felt very alone at times, we never were. Nor have we been since. Many tried to sleep during our journey, and could not. The Lord remembering His own pain in having to pray alone, saw fit to keep many of you up to pray, while we tried to sleep. This is ovwerwhelming to realize.

We have sensed and known the multitude of prayers continuously offered on our behalf. We have much to be thankful for. We are most appreciative of the surrender and faithfulness that many of you walk in. There are many more who no longer visit here that have been part of this process. We are so very encouraged to have had each of you as part of our lives.

Thank you for giving of yourselves as the Lord has prompted you. Thank you for blessing our lives.

brent