Things looking up, and yet down

Chase has had an exhausting few days beginning his new job with Ronald McDonald's Charaties and also trying to find housing. The Bates are very gracious to him to allow him to stay at their place in Naperville, but the drive was getting a bit tough. I do think now though, the hunt may be over and he will now be residing in a place right off of Michigan Ave. My question is, "who could ask for more?" I know he will enjoy that time there, get to know all about the business life of a nonprofit organization as well as make many connections and friends.

I do have a special prayer request; James Neubaur, the FOJ adopted child that the Tar Heels Baseball team supports, had to be airlifted to Duke today for surgery. It seems the brain tumor may be larger than anticipated and is causing problems with his shunts, thus some surgery. Please keep James as well as the rest of his family in your prayers. Any of you ball players still around that would like to go and see him, I know he would greatly appreciate it.

We hope to hear from Chase soon on his own blog.

Judith~mother of Chase

First Day On the Job

As I got up early this morning, I couldn't help but to wonder how Chase is doing up in Chicago by himself. I believe he is starting today by going into the business world and being shown around the Ronald McDonald Charities house. He will probably be a bit overwhelmed yet excited at the same time.
I opened up my daily devotion for this morning and this was what it said......So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go before you. He will neither fail you or abandon you. ~Deuteronomy 31:6
I really think this is fitting for Chase this morning. I pray this for you Chase.
Judith~mother of Chase

The Eve Carson Scholars's Blog

Chase has officially started his blog and it is wonderful. He really feels lead to be there and is now on the search for a place to live. However, he did stay with his friend's parents in Naperville, thanks Mr. and Mrs. Bates. They are always so nice to him, we sort of switch off with our sons. Colin is a wonderful young man who we have had the pleasure of having for dinner a few times. Great kids who work hard and deserve all that the good Lord wants to give them.

I hope you will read Chase's blog, enjoy his writing and keep up with what he is doing in the name of Eve Carson, a beautiful young lady who lost her life too soon due to an act of violence in Chapel Hill a few years ago. It is because of her legacy that Chase is having the opportunity to do what he is doing this summer.

Judith~mother of Chase