We started on the words of Donald Miller for resolving conflict and after a break, it becomes "Serve one another". You pick out a date to aim for and you try to serve everyone in need in that time (and that means all). Christmas is the logical time to do this. So beginning December 1, I am making an attempt to contact everyone in the family--nieces and nephews --and make this personal.
Sara and I are planning a christmas visit to St. Louis so we are inviting Betty Ann, Susan, Leigh and Julie and Jamee and Janice. We know that Leigh and Julie already have plans but they were invited. And that is a start. I sent Betty Hearnes a note about Gary Forsee's wife, Sherry, illness and told her that I miss her and hope to see her during Christmas. I have been out with Annie several times. I have talked with Catherine and Jennie on the phone and have been talking by email with Jim Cooper and Jennie.
I am remembering to "Serve one another" and each time, it should be done in a special way that is not intended to serve as a blanket note. Miller urges us not to try to control the situation, a mistake that many people made--allow each person to make their decision for themself in a way that will not cause more pain.
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