What a whirlwind!

I took a bit longer to come back to blogging than I thought I would. It all started with the death of Ethan Powell. I could not stop thinking about his parents and how such a small boy was taken by such a horrible disease.

Shortly after that my brother who had not been in contact with us in 3 years got in touch with my mother. It was only a week later that he informed my mom that he was in need of transportation and a place to live with his wife and eighteen month old son. He was in a Sacred Name Movement sect (I posted on this topic quite some time ago). After going to get them they made a planned trip to see us. I hadn't seen my brother in 5 years and it was a wonderful reuinion. They have a lot to overcome, but it is wonderful that they are out of this. I have longed for true heart fellowship with someone for a long time. It is something few people openly desire I'm afraid. I have wanted to go beneath the surface, study the Scriptures, and really have someone I can be transparent with. I feel that person is my new sister in law whom I only met three weeks ago. It is difficult though because they were separated from the world for so long and they are still very leary of anything to do with the world. I know that many things will change for them as the days pass and I'm trying to be a support to her without letting myself get drawn in. I have learned things from her that I plan on posting about in the future, and I think I've been able to pass some things along as well. I know this relationship will take a lot of work and patience as they continue to sort through evaluating everything they have followed for the past several years. We are studying Exodus together which I plan to post some of that here as well.

All that to say, I'm back!