Mom's Thoughts

We have been praying for a few weeks now for Taylor. He explains himself pretty well in the letters from the past few weeks. Start reading from March 31 and work your way backwards for a flow of the events.

Taylor was able to get ahold of Blaine on MSN. He told him that he wanted to come home but didn't know if he would even be welcomed. I think we have put those fears down. He is welcome no matter which way his chooses.

Life is tough and both choices will have some pretty grown-up consequences. President Coleman is willing to work with him and after talking to him just once made a big difference. He is concerned that Taylor is with a companion that speaks little English and that Taylor may be very lonely. His companion also works extremely hard - a real go-getter and would push Taylor to the limits and maybe beyond. Taylor has also been close to scenes of violence and may be fearing for his safety.

We will continue to pray, and fast. We would appreciate your prayers in Taylors behalf. We hope he will have a change of heart; that he will start to love his mission, that he will be excited to finish his mission in two years and that he will find joy and happiness in Guatemala.

Life is hard for everyone as they change from youth to adult. Growing pains are real but necessary. As Taylor struggles, we know that this struggle is one of the very things that will help define who he will become. With God's help he will surmount this challenge and emerge stronger and better for it.