Ps. He that is within is greater than he that is in the world…Walk by faith not by sight…:)

Love a friend

He can be proud of her, but he should so stop talking about his daughter in public – IT IS NOT HELPING HER in any way.

Who needs enemies when you have family members like that!

One day in we go them in finding them.

Much Force pra you!

There are a LOT of us who ARE PROUD – and happy — for your recovery. I SO HOPE you will continue to turn in this direction. Even so, know that the answers you will need — and will find — will not always be easy — there will always be questions — and some without any answer, at least not right away — only to trust Him and His Love for you. At our last moment in this life, none of has any more assurance than that — but — that’s all the assurance any of us needs. Learn about Him — Who He is — what HE has done, and how much He loves EACH of us. I hope that you will find a good friend and “big sister” in there in church — I am praying for your friendship and time together — and most of all that you will come to KNOW, TRUST, and RECEIVE His Love for you.

I can’t speak for your father — only he can — and I can’t begin to know what difficulties there may be between you and him — but I pray that the faith he has found is a true faith in The Only One True God and Savior of us all. As God intends it — I pray that, if your father’s faith is true, and you also find true faith, that you and he will be reconciled in God’s due time. So — your father may indeed be very proud of you.

I know I AM!!! :’-) … REAL HAPPY tears for you, my dearest Lindsay!!!

Ok — about the smoking — I know I’ve “mentioned” it before — but, in a way, I’m *almost* glad to see the smoking — that means you have left some “other” means of coping behind — yes? And that’s GOOD! :-) But even better will be when you won’t have to cope so hard, when you find the support you need to cope — so you are FREE — and won’t even need to smoke — that day may be coming sooner than you think — that is also my prayer.

Continuing to hope, and even more — standing WITH YOU in the tide of incessant trashing that seems to never end. I have “sworn off” believing ANY further rumors that come out – the rumor mill is simply a toilet that needs to be flushed – it’s really starting to smell pretty bad – don’t you think? Well, maybe it has ALWAYS been that way, but it’s gotten really noticeable lately! In any case. God must surely have a special plan for you, Lindsay, because I have NEVER seen the “opposition” so furiously bothered and stirred up to put you down!

Be STRONG, our dearest Lindsay, and know that many who truly love you are standing with you. None of us is perfect, and none of us have all the answers, but we are here for you for whatever we can do, if nothing else, just to be here and let you know we are here.
Whatever you fear — trust it to His Care — I KNOW there must be some fearful things in your life — perhaps from some of those closest to you – perhaps even some things about yourself that you don’t understand (that has happened to me!) — it’s ok to be afraid – in fact, it’s wise, to a point — but it’s not ok to let it cripple and wound you — like it almost has.

As I write this, I am listening to an album – “A Heart That Knows You” – by Twila Paris – do you know her? There are several songs I think you would enjoy on this album – pick up a copy if you don’t already have one – I would love to know what you think of the song, “Do I Trust You?”

Continuing to pray for the best and hope for the best for you – for your younger sister, Ali, and brother – your entire family – each in their own way, I remain, as always, your (increasingly hopeful, more joyful – but not so naïve as to think it’s all over – nor is it ever , at least in this life), “Affectionate Fan”