February 13 At Jesse's place

Thursday:  It's been a few weeks now since I have spent any time with Kaity. I can't begin to describe how difficult this is for me! I knew it would happen eventually ... but I was hoping for another year or so with her before she decided not to come over any more. 

So I asked the Lord what to do! After a few days of asking, I felt the Lord clearly saying to my heart that if Kaity wasn't willing to come to me--I could just go to her! Not for a LONG visit, or to be nosing into her life--but just to stay in touch, so that I would still know her. You simply cannot KNOW people you don't spend time with. Remind me of this, Lord! It's true with ANY relationship, and that goes with the Lord and me as well.

I think Thursday afternoons will work best. Kaity is always at Jesse's place after school on Thursday, no matter whose weekend it is--AND if I arrive soon after the bus drops her off, I can see her for 15 minutes or so and catch up with her news! PLUS, I can visit with Jesse--who I also miss very much.

I have been sick on and off these last weeks with everything from VERTIGO, to a bad cold, to outpatient surgery on my arms, etc. But this week I finally feel strong enough to resume full activity! I messaged Jesse to let him know of my plan, and he was happy to have me stop by, so I did. 

These pictures were not taken today--but during Christmas week. I didn't take a single picture today--it didn't even cross my mind until I was driving home. These will have to do!

I stayed perhaps an hour this afternoon and enjoyed the time very much. Jesse is in the middle of painting his "office" and setting it all back up with his nice computer. Kaity is helping him move furniture and paint the walls in there. It was nice to just hang out for awhile with them.

Thank you, Lord, for hearing and answering my prayers. These two people are very precious to me and I want to continue to see them regularly and hear about what's going on in their lives. Kaity's older siblings are very important to me too; but they are considerably older and busier than Kaity is--and I can't expect them to keep very closely in touch with me--although I have to be honest and say that I miss them right down to my toes. How can I stay in touch with them without being obnoxious, Lord?