Well, he is home! We went to the airport to pick Wil up a week ago today. He was to arrive and then a half hour later his brother was to arrive. A brother we have never met. It was not planned, it just happened that way. Well, Wil's plane was delayed and Norms was right on time so Norm came first and thanks to facebook, I knew what he looked like and we welcomed him first and then waited for Wil. The girls and I had made huge bright, neon signs that said "Home Sweet Home" Wil so he couldn't miss us and we appropriately made a spectacle of ourselves so he couldn't miss us as he came out with everyone else on the plane. Then we went to dinner with Norm and his co worker and then we headed home.
It has been an emotional week. On Tuesday, we drove back into the city for Wil to visit Bob, his dear friend, who is dieing from pancreatic cancer. I had been up to see him several weeks ago and although his physical appearance wasn't worse, his mental capacity has diminished greatly. It really brought forth the memories of the last days of my fathers life. I am so thankful that God found it best for Bob to be able to sustain until Wil came home but it has been a hard week. Wil has spent most of his time with him, talking to him in his clear moments, consoling and supporting his wife and just being there during this tough time. We know that these are his last days but we do not know how many or how few he has left. If you have had a loved one touched by cancer, the last days/weeks/months are so hard for everyone.
That really has been our week. We ended our week with church. It was fantastic to have all of us in church for the first time in 10 months. Wil got a bit of star treatment, because everyone in church know he has been gone. His name has been in the bulletin every week asking for prayer for him as he is away. Add to that that everyone in the choir and bell choir has been praying for him on a regular basis as I give them updates. So he was a bit overwhelmed I thing by everyone coming up to him and welcoming him back and saying thank you for his service. Then when he was welcomed home from the pulpit and then Tiana had asked the youth pastor, who was preaching, to ask for prayer for Bob, it made for a very emotional service.
I would ask for prayer for all of us. For Wil as he continues to split his time between home and his friend. For the girls and me as we try to be unselfish and share him as we want him to be in both places as the same time. For Bob and Vica as they go through this horrible period. Bob and Vica are not believers as far as I know so pray that God opens the doors for us to witness to them.
This week I will be traveling to Colorado for the first time since we left. It will be a quick trip over the weekend, to see my nephew get married and see family and friends. I am struggling with leaving during this difficult time but Wil and I agree that it is ok that I go. I have not told many people because I am only there for a couple days. I will have a longer trip there in May so I will try to see everyone then.
My love to all.
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