What a hug can do!

Well, a dear lady walked in church with her family, and was going to sit down in front of me, but she came right back to the next row and put her arms around me and gave me a hug. She asked me how I was doing. It lifted my spirits to know she cared that much, and it was unbelievable, because I had not talked to her in 2 weeks, and she didn't even know what a bad week I had last week. She cared enough about me to give me a hug, and it meant so much to me. So never underestimate the power of a hug. Never be afraid to give someone you love a hug. She had never met Preston either, and I introduced her to him after the service. But she had told me a few weeks back that although she didn't know who he was, that she had been praying for him. I had met this lady over at campmeeting at least 2 years ago. I went up and talked to her at our church about 3 weeks ago or so.

Today was a good day. I made a list of things to do each day; for myself and also for Missie; chores for her, above and beyond her school work. It worked so good to know what we were supposed to do today and made the day run more smoothly. Her work is so hard for me this year; so Junior helps her in the evenings with what she needs help with. On Thurs. she is supposed to go to Laura's and have home-ec. It is so gracious for Judy to do this; as her load is heavy too.

I had mentioned that Hannah, my friend, was going to be working for us. Well, I found out today that her paperwork did not arrive, and we have to start all over again. That was discouraging to me. So they are resending her the paperwork. But I have an aide that comes 3 days/week and bathes him, and then the other aide comes and stays 3 hrs. every Tues. and every Thurs. a.m. So that lightens my load. But we don't know when Hannah will be able to start.

Just wanted to share with you all how Sis. Ward encouraged me yesterday with a hug.