I am constantly amazed at how God puts people in the right place at the right time. It seems comical to even say "coincidental" anymore. Our heavenly father is fully involved in his childrens lives. The more we allow Him to be involved, the better we would all be. Unfortunately, I would have to admit that I get caught up in my own issues and my "fix it" phase that I forget to lay them at His feet.
This past year has been, at times, very tough for Allison. Thankfully she has had some people, other than her family, to lean on. One of those special people has been Lea Eliassen. She was an exchange student from Norway this year at Fairfield. Allison got to know her at the beginning of the school year. What was wild is that her host family lives a half mile down the road from us! Think God was working? What are the odds that this girl would come to Millersburg, IN and would be here exactly when my daughter needed that special friend? God was definitely working and we give Him all the praise and glory!
They have become very close and will continue to be for the rest of their lives. Lea has always been able to put a smile on Allison's face, even in the darkest times. During Christmas break Lea went down and spent a week in Bloomington with Allison, while she was going through treatments. That was something that Allison really needed, especially since she was seperated from her friends at school. Lea and Allison have done so many things together this past year, it will be tough for all of us not to have her around.
Today, Lea heads back to Norway. We stopped by her host family for one last hug and goodbye. Luckily, with todays technology like Facebook and Skype we can keep in contact. But, it will be strange not having her smile in our home. I know Allison is already looking forward to a trip to Norway.
Dear Lea. Thank you so much for what you've done for Allison. You are a tremendous person and friend. You will be missed by our whole family. May God bless you in all you do!
Trent
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