Legacy of the Dreams

Chapter 64 - In the Lord's Hands

"Thank you, John," Susan said as she prepared to leave the home of their minister friend.

"I hope I've helped?" John said.

"Yes and no. What you've done is to remind me that some things are better left in the Lord's hands, and to have faith that He knows what is best for everyone concerned," Susan said.

"It's something we all need to be reminded of once in a while," John assured her.

Susan smiled. "Well, I do appreciate it, so thank you again."

"By the way, Susan, I wanted to let you know," John said.

"Yes?"

"That's an incredible prayer team you and Greg have. By reaching out as you do, you have touched so many ... you and Greg are an inspiration to me with the level of faith you demonstrate in every situation," John said.

"Oh ... well, if that is true, it's the Lord doing it, not me or Greg," Susan said.

"Do you have any idea when you and Greg's family will be getting together again?" John wondered.

"Probably not until Passover ...about a month from now," Susan said.

"Easter is in the middle of Passover this year," John reminded her.

"I remember," Susan assured him. "Maybe we can use it as an excuse to get together?"

"Wilbury is delivering the Easter message this year, so it just may," John said.

"You're not doing it?"

"No. I'm doing Palm Sunday instead. Given the alignment of the holidays this year, I was hoping to ask Greg to work with me again to do a talk on the Seder Supper, similar to what we did at the mission five years ago," John told her. "Do you think he'd be interested?"

"He probably would. You could ask him, John," Susan suggested.

"I'll give him a call. Have a safe drive home, Susan" John said.

"Thank you. Tell Karen and the children we said 'hello'," Susan said and she went out to her car.

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Susan's cell phone was already in her hand by the time she got inside, and immediately she called Greg.

"Are you finished?" Greg asked.

"Yes, I think so. John may call you later, but we're finished for today," Susan said.

"Oh?"

"He has a request of you ... something about Easter and Passover this year. He said he'll call to tell you what he has in mind," Susan said.

"Do we need to plan something for Passover?" Greg asked.

"It might be a good idea to host it this year, given the changes in the family since last year," Susan said. "There are so many of us, our house is the only place everyone can get together and still be comfortable."

Susan's suggestion was met with silence at the other end.

"Did you have something different in mind?" Susan wondered.

"Not really. I just wasn't certain how you would feel about being surrounded by my family during Passover this year ... especially given Easter falls quite literally in the middle of it," Greg said. "Susan, shall I meet you somewhere? Or are you going home? We need to discuss this."

"Did you end up taking Melody for ice cream?"

"No. We went to the park," Greg said.

"Then, if you know a place, how about we all go for ice cream before we go home," Susan said. "We can discuss it there."