My Dearest Irene,

I just spoke with Dave and heard about your illness and your faithful courage. I heard at the MV graduation that you were sick so I called to find out more. My heart is broken to hear what you have endured and are going through. He told me about God’s faithfulness to you and how you are facing this time with firm faith and trust. This doesn’t surprize me since I have never seen you without your hand firmly in Christ’s grasp.

I love you Irene. Your faithful friendship means so much to me. You have always been my example of what God wants us all to be. I know He loves you so much and and I know it is hard for Him to allow this suffering. Suffering is so hard to understand – He knows why – and we must trust Him.

Please know that you and your family will be covered in prayer by Dick and I. We understand the courage your entire family will need to get you through this trial and we know God’s grace is sufficient.  I will watch this website and email you. When I see that you are stronger, I will ask to visit. Until then my thoughts are with you and my plead for you before our Father will be daily.

[blockquote source=”George Mueller”]The greater the weakness, the nearer He is to manifest His strength; the greater our necessities, the more have we ground to rely on it that He will prove Himself our Friend… the nearer the Lord’s help. Therefore, our business is just to pour out our hearts before Him, and help in His own time and way is sure to come.[/blockquote]

Love Always,

Betty