Healing and Friendship

Last night Derrick commemorated a year of healing with Katie and her parents.   Much of the abuse Katie suffered was at the church building.  Consequently, she had many panic attacks at the church building.  A year ago, Derrick got together with Katie, Steve and Trish and talked about what happened.  There was prayer.  There was understanding of resurrection.

Last night they gathered again to appreciate the progress.  To see the healing and the restoration.

I was not invited to join in last night.  I was not there a year ago.  Today I received an email from Trish. As we were sitting at the church last night having communion and chatting…it felt like someone was missing.  While I missed having Donna be a part of it, the person that was missing was YOU. 

You have been such a blessing to me this past year.  I wanted to share the resurrection of Katies’ life, and ours with you last night.  At one point, I got teary because you weren’t there to share with me.  
Just wanted you to know.  If I told you this I would cry…like I am puddling up now…
Friendship has been slow with Trish.  But I think it may be time to embrace it.

 

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