We had a party to encourage Lula tonight- a "We love you, Lulita" poster signed by all 13 of us plus two dogs, a mango pie, an apple pie, mulled wine, hot chocolate, a shawl I made for her, and 14 people around the table! It was good to see her smiles and tears and to know that she saw in us the love that God has for her. I gave her a notecard with Zephaniah 3:17 written on it. In case you need some encouragement, too...
Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.