The conversation continues between “Emily” and me. I continually seek to draw her out and to be of help. She mentions the book we are reading in common, “Jennifer’s” book. We continue to dialogue almost every day.  I’m starting to enjoy it by then.

The Girl is Vulnerable

September 19, 20**

9/19, 9:49am
Me
Have you read her book?  Could you identify? How old is your son? I have five kids, age range, 16- 31. Parenting forever! I get tired. In the desert times we gain wisdom, if we can keep bitterness and disappointment from crushing and corrupting us. At least that’s my experience. It may be different for others. Sweet promises are yours today. Keep looking.

9/19, 9:50am
Emily:
I have finished the first read through.
My son just turned 14 last week…I share a bit in Jennifer’s book but I’m not sure you’re far enough for that part yet. Depending on where ur at exactly u may have already read some of my story though.

9/19, 9:56am
Me
Possibly. Just got printer ink, so I’ll print the rest and get to it ASAP. I’m getting off-line for a couple of hours. Talk with you later.

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September 20, 20**

9/20, 5:57am
Emily:
starting me AM in tears before even getting to work…pray i can hold it together and get something done today

9/20, 7:04am
Me:
Yes, I will.

9/20, 8:22am
Emily:
Thx

9/20, 8:29am
Me:
I’m going to be your prayer partner. I always go to prayer around this time and I will pray for you daily. TGIF. Norma

9/20, 9:23am
Emily:
And now I’m crying at work…partners implies both of us praying for each other though. What can I be lifting up on ur behalf?

9/20, 9:32am

Me:
I will get back to you on this. There are a couple of things.

9/20, 4:05pm
Me:
I have a health issue that has made life miserable for years and years. It keeps me from being as active as I’d like to be, even in ministry. It’s an intestinal issue. Also, I struggle with time management. Need victory in this. Thanks for asking and for your prayers. Did your day improve?

9/20, 4:08pm
Emily:
I didn’t make it thru work without crying and had plans to bring a friends and her family dinner tonight since she was having cancer treatment all week but she is still in the hospital and husband was scheduled for second shift so that opened up my evening. It really was a God thing though. Couldn’t really afford picking up pizza from their fav place and then taking my son out to one of his fav place plus the gas to drive the hr there and the hr back. I’m can see Gods hand in it all

9/20, 5:07pm
Emily
And a friends dad finally died today…she has been on this emotional roller coaster of today-might-be-the-day for the last two months
And JUST found out a friend from high school is losing her husband to cancer. Two young kids are watching their daddy slip away from them as the cancer devours his body.
I’m sorry I’m such a downer…I will be praying for u.

9/20, 6:11pm
Me:
My goodness. When it rains it pours.

9/20, 6:12pm
Emily:
sorry for dumping

9/20, 6:13pm
Me:
Silly you. Nope. I feel that you wouldn’t bring it up if it wasn’t impt.

9/20, 6:18pm
Emily:
have ya read anymore of “Jennifer’s” book

9/20, 10:58pm
Me:
I’m reading it right now.

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September 21, 20**

9/21, 5:04am
Emily:
I’m having a hard time reading my story in print on the pages in front of me. Let me know when you’ve finish ch 6

JUST PLAIN SCARED

I don’t know why Emily asks me again if I have read more in the book we will soon be helping launch, Jennifer’s book about women healing, but I do wonder about it. Then Emily tells me that she’s in it. Imagine my surprise, I wasn’t expecting that. I’m in for some more surprises along the way.

The conversation continues.

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