On June 20, 2004 we selected a journal entry called "Richard's Room." It was inspired from 2 Kings 4:10, when a woman respected and loved the prophet Elisha for his goodness and it was suggested by her husband, "Why don't you build him a small room on the flat roof of our house? We can put a bed, a table, and chair, and an oil lamp in it. Then whenever he comes he can stay with us." And they did.
Jerry and I converted an old ramshackle cottage into a wonderful home some years ago, which was located on the St. Croix river, the divider between Minnesota and Wisconsin. We were able to add a gabled roof, creating a second floor with two small bedrooms and a bath. All of our children were grown; two were married with homes of their own.
A very good friend whom we had for dinner in the city many times and was our assistant pastor at our church, happened to be a single, gay man who had no family. He was a wonderfully talented musician who played the piano and sang like Sinatra. As he was saddened by our move to the river and our changing churches, we decided to call one of our upstairs rooms "Richard's Room." He was delighted and came often for R& R on our wonderful river. This blessing came to us and others--all because of Elisha's room!... God thank you for the blessing of your Word and the stories of your prophets of old that energize our lives in these more modern times. And bless Richard as I enjoy this memory. Amen."
No need to add to this great memory. Getting old is not always great, but the memories we have collected are wonderful. I hope you are making happy memories, too.
Jo INMN
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