I have said this a million times thinking it was scripture.
Surprise! It’s not. While this is not scripture it is a paraphrase that says a
lot about living with a person like my son Dan, who has special needs. Everyday
the Holy Spirit is revealed to us in mysterious ways; like when my husband,
Bill, at our first Samuel Ministry meeting, was so moved that he said he felt
it was time for Dan to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation; or when my
prayers were answered and Terrie, Ronda and Barbara started the Samuel
Ministry.
Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me, and I will answer you; I will tell
you things great beyond reach of your knowledge.
Bill laughingly said Dan couldn't be filled with anymore
"Holy Spirit". Father Richard asked us if Dan knew if he would be
receiving the Holy Spirit. Dan is non-verbal so we responded for him; "Yes
he can." and "Yes he does." We eagerly waited for Dan's turn to
go down the aisle to Bishop Kevin Vann. Dan looked at me and tried to explain
to me in his excitement that something wonderful was going to happen and
"Yes" he was ready to receive more, and all, of the Holy Spirit.
My wish, with the help of the Samuel Ministry, is for all of
our children to be able to fully participate in the Sacraments and never deny
that God moves in mysterious ways.
Colossians 2:2,3
That their hearts may be encouraged as they are brought together in
love; to have the richness of the fully assured understanding, for the
knowledge of the mystery of God, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures
of wisdom and knowledge.
Thank you to everyone involved with the beautiful day of
Dan’s Confirmation; Mark, Sarah, Barbara and the wonderful choir. Thank you
also to Terrie and Ronda who give of their time so unselfishly. -Debbie
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