Hello!
Well it's been a while since I've posted on here. I've been super busy and to be honest, I don't know who all follows this blog anymore since it's been 4 years since dad left. But for those of you who do keep a check, here's a quick update;
We've been trying to get dad on home confinement for "up to" the last 6 months of his time. It's a fairly new alternative to halfway house time for those who don't qualify for halfway house time, like dad. Anyway, we've sent off all the paperwork and now, we're just waiting to hear if he's been approved or not... his approval would be the difference in him coming home in July vs. him not coming home until January 2016. What a blessing it would be! So we are all praying super hard on this end! We know God will put him where ever He needs him, but we are praying that the place he is needed most, is back home with his family.
Dad has gotten really good with his leather work! The stuff he is making now is amazing!
He has also been witnessing to several other guys there. He's been able to lead several men to the Lord. It's been amazing watching God use him for His glory. Dad has grown so much over the last few years. I've seen God change him in so many wonderful ways. Not that he wasn't amazing before... God just made him shine a little brighter.
We are still visiting dad a least once a month. We would go more but money has gotten harder to come by. The trip is long and expensive... but we always do go see him at least once a month.
Back in February I started doing prison ministries with my church! I now go to a women's prison every few Sunday's and fellowship with the ladies there.
It's pretty amazing looking back over these last 4 years and seeing how far this family has come. What the devil intended for evil, God had another plan for... He is using what was a heart breaking family separation, and transforming it into something far more beautiful than any of us ever dreamed was ever possible. My families situation hasn't changed, our circumstances haven't changed, but our hearts have changed. And because of that, we are able to reach other families and other prisoners and help lead them to Jesus! Who would have ever thought?!?! My family has stood together and we are all stronger today then any of us ever dreamed... God can take the darkest, most hopeless circumstances and make them awe inspiring.
My family is going to be just fine. We are on the down hill slope of what was a very tiring and difficult up hill battle. We can all see the light at the end now. And that light is brighter than we thought it could be. Never give up hope. Never lose faith. You never know what awesome things God has planned for you.
Love,
Shekinah
Keep Jeff Pierson in your prayers!
