In prayer

As Ashley gets infused with more vitamin c, we pray again, Creator and Healer, for her body and spirit to heal. Heal her wounded pride and help her be proud of blessing us with the opportunity to serve and be useful. Help her to realize that sharing her struggles has enriched us all and made us better people. It's a wisdom and a newfound appreciation for life and friendship that makes each day precious. We feel blessed just because our lives have intersected with hers and now we realized how much better we are for it. How we are better persons and better friends. Thank you, God, for Ashley. We ask for healing that she may have many years to continue living and blessing just by being herself. Thank you for gifting us with Ashley, Al and Sunny.
And thanks for the new dishwasher Caroline is ordering today. Help us get it paid for and set up without creating a major disruption for Ashley. Selfishly, I realize that I'd rather be needed and drop by to wash dishes and fuss at Al for not keeping the kitchen spotless and disinfected. Giving Ash and Al the equipment to do their own dishes and not have to put up with well-meaning helpers is the right thing to do. Help me know that even when I'm not there being useful, I can continue to lift them up in prayer and love. Amen