Christmas Miracles

I confess I have watched too many Halmark christmas movies.  They love to use the phrase "Christmas Miracles."  We know THE Christmas miracle is Jesus but after watching too many Halmark movies one may begin to think Christmas Miracles relate to the local historical building being saved from becoming a high rise condo's or it snows on Christmas Eve. With the mindset I have to say, while opening the mail Christmas Eve, the first thought I had was "oh my, it's a Christmas Miracle!"

In the mail that gathered while I was away ,was mail for Peter from the Social Security office.  It included his acceptance letter for SSI, his newly qualified Medicid card and a check covering back pay for his dissability since his application was made in August.  After being warned it could take a year and he would likely be rejected and have to apply, Peter received SSI after only 4 months without delay.  It does feel pretty miraculous.

The other Christmas Miracle came when after 3 1/2 months (anc a weekend of failed attempts) I finally got to talk with Peter on the phone.  We also got to talk today and he is definetly in a better headspace.  He is ready to get out of jail because he is bored.  All there is to do is sleep and eat.  He said meals were the highlight of the day.  He doesn't seem to realize how bad things were but seems willing to take the medicine.  He is talking about getting out, getting a car, and getting a job.  Today he was telling me what he wanted for Christmas/birthday present.  

These are all good things.  But I wont lie, it has stirred up a lot anxiety about what's next and what I need to do etc.  I am very grateful for Jennie, the Mental Health Liason at the Jail.  She has gone out of her way to help me.  She sent me an e-mail from her home this evening to reassure me when she received an email from me where I was spiraling a bit with anxiety over next steps.  She assured me that Peter's SSI was good news and would help in tfinding him a place to go.  I am so grateful for her position which was created in the last 6 weeks.

Thank you for your prayers regarding the SSI.  We can thank God for answering it. Your prayers for the many next steps are greatly appreciated.  We will look forward to the future miracles regarding PEter's story,