Monday, December 1, 1997

The Ripple Effect

Going through life one  can live in the calm eddies and pools or venture forth into the current and rapids. One can chose to enter  the waters stealthily without impact or as a pebble with a continually increasing fan that spreads out and sends forth a ripple effect.

Unanticipated, by us, was a repeat performance by Evan into the world of open-heart surgery. A faulty valve had developed into a severe leak that needed immediate fixing. All went great, he is mending well, currently requires a modicum of prudence in his activities until his sternum ( which was cracked stem to stern) heals completely.

The Ripple Effect has been interesting:

  • A teenage neighbor has her confirmation class pray for Evan
  • A neighborhood prayer circle prays for Evan
  • A dear friend's 9 year old son - 1.500 miles away fasts & prays for Evan
  • An antagonist becomes a friend for evan
  • A school class unites in kindness for evan
  • A sister leaves her own, again, watches our kids while parents are in the hospital for Evan
  • A family bonds in love for Evan.
The ripple effect. 
One little heart that has opened the hearts of many.
One little heart that has softened the hearts in an ever widening circle.
One little heart the greatest gift of the season

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