Bill and Donna came to visit us. She wanted us to meet her friend.
We went to dinner at Paula's. And, that is where I met an angel.
Her name is Carol Staheli. Immediately I felt such a kinship; she had the most pleasant countenance ever.
And, then I heard her story.
Three marriages.
Two babies born and die within one day.
Two handicapped children that are still living but who cause her great sorrow because of their lives.
One daughter - a Saint - died suddenly at age 42 of an embolism.
And, now, a fourth marriage....to someone who has never treated her so well. She is filled with joy and delighted us as she showed us her home. Every little thing brought her joy; a clothes dryer! a dishwasher! an eating counter! Empty cupboards! Room for food storage! A view to die for! Front and back patios to enjoy the evenings and mornings!
She was so happy to be in her home, which her husband said was just tiny compared to homes he has lived in.
Oh, she was a jewel. She radiated goodness and patience and faith and happiness.
I was so grateful to have met her.
Thank you, dear Heavenly Father, for the gift of people and meeting new people and feeling JOY at the lives they share.
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