Too late...

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In the words of T.S. Eliot: "Now is too late for action, too soon for contrition."

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Anonymous said…
Kelsey!
We were so glad to get your Christmas letter! We have your picture on our prayer board. Emma was glad to get news of her friend "with pretty red hair who does crafts." We lost your contact info until today when Jen Felts listed you as one of her favorite blogs. I have just been reading and can't imagine what you have seen and gone through. I am grateful that you are willing to let God use you to show His love in such a dark place. I'm not even sure what to say sitting in my warm, comfortable house having just checked on the kids snugged up in their beds. The only thing I can think of is to say that I will be more faithful in praying for you! I will pray for your physical safety and spiritual encouragement. My email is shellypelletier@earthlink.net Emma would love to hear from you. I don't know if mindless prattle from the States would be encouraging or discouraging? She is always up for explaining the life of a 1st grader - which I think qualifies as mindless prattle!

with much affection!
Shelly

P.S. Please choose options 1-3!! Scrubs isn't really that funny - maybe for Grey's Anatomy - but not for Scrubs!
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