Stanza I

My son Brian has convinced me that I need to start my own blog. I really don't know what I should say to begin, so he suggested that I just begin with my most recent comment to my son Steve's blog.

Where this journey of the heart will take me, I know not. But I know that with the Lord's guidance, it will provide solace when my heart needs it most.

So here goes...

When I start to write something here I always hesitate. So many people (incl Steve n Sheri), seem to have just the right words to say or scripture to quote. I'm just a mom trying to hang onto every silky strand I see.

There is so much I want you to know about my Steve! There are stories about tonsils and ice cream. Stories about skiing downhill face first! I want you to know that as a child he wouldn't wear any shirts with blue jeans except shirts that had blue in them. (I do think he's grown beyond that bit of fashion faux pas!)

I keep reading your words to describe him and know those words are true. I query. How can each of you know him so well? He has friends that have stayed in touch with him back from the 1st grade! Who does that anymore?!

He still lights up a room when he walks through the door. I have seen that JOY that Steve so easily exudes. I was telling him just before we found his illness, that every time I see his name on my caller ID, I get excited. Not because of any reason except that my day IS better after I talk to him. The Lord has truly blessed our family with Steve. This venue seems to be the best way to share our son.

We hope and pray that Steve will be healed. It's amazing that HE is already showing why we smile when we see Steve. You and I, the whole of us, see the shining face of the Lord when we see Steve. His beauty and love of the Lord have put him exactly where he needs to be. He is healing your heart, even though it may seem to be breaking.

We'll have another chat later. To thank so many of you who have sent cards and letters; I can't name you all. To Toby, Jay, Regan let us just feast in this gift the Lord has been so gracious to share with us. Whether it is long or short, we will continue to praise God for the gifts he has shared.

Please continue to share with our family and friends here on these pages. This is a blessing for us all.

And, if nothing else I say seems to make sense, of this I know you will agree: Steve loves the Lord...and the Lord loves Steve!

Mama June