Finishing up in Los Angeles

We’ve just finished a couple of very challenging days in Pasadena. We’ve been down here going through Charlie’s things. He was 70 years old, a very gifted interior decorator, and rather a tormented man.

We’ve been going through his possessions, throwing away some things, taking a whole lot of things to Goodwill (three truckloads), and packing up the rest. We’re hauling his damaged car home, and both the car and the pickup are full of stuff.

It’s been really emotional for Sue: “Oh! I remember that!” Much crying. Much weariness working many many hours.

And much grace from God. Rather like walking in warm footsteps: every step we took had had God’s foot there seconds before.

We’re learning so much about trusting God. It’s really cool. Stuff goes wrong, yes, but He’s quick to point out the “way of escape.” After one load-up place today, I noted we had more extra space than I expected. I thought it odd: God’s more efficient than that. The next stop had quite a lot more stuff we needed to load (two table saws! Bunches of tools). It fit perfectly. Freakily perfectly.

And something weird had happened with our cell phone account: we have a couple hundred extra minutes, so we can keep in touch with our family. Cool.

Much visiting with people remembering Charlie (or, as he was known here, “Chuck”). Many tears.Good tears of remembrance.

We're leaving very early tomorrow morning, provided we wake up in time, to head north. Hoping to beat the crowds out of town.

Thanks for your prayers!