42 - Without Me Saying A Word

By Kay Heitsch

I was amazed how God had replaced Bill's drinking with singing. This was definitely not something I had ever thought of.

The group From the Heart stayed together for a while, but they eventually stopped going out doing programs and broke up.

I was worried that the singing might have been another crutch like the drinking, but it wasn't.

I had told Betty when I met her that I would not be staying at the church. I knew it was time to move on, and we did.

Betty and I remained friends until she died. Phil, Betty's son, had made cassette tapes of the group singing. Betty loved listening to them. She enjoyed talking about our times together and seeing how God works in our lives.

Over the years, Betty sent Brandon a birthday card with $5.00 in it. She did this until he graduated from high school. Brandon always sent her a little thank-you note. Betty looked forward to his note.

Brandon hadn't seen Betty since he was about 5 years old, but he certainly remembered her kindness and the birthday cards with $5.00 in them.

One of the last times I called Betty, I knew she was nearing the end of her life. I called Brandon, who was now an adult, and let him know about Betty's health.

Brandon made me proud and happy because, without me saying a word, Brandon ordered flowers and had them sent to Betty.

Carol called and put Betty on the phone. Betty was thrilled to receive the flowers, especially since they were from Brandon.