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about an hour, just going over lots of little things, asking and answering questions. Then I gave him a ride home since his van got impounded (just another consequence ofhis recent little rebellious spree). While parked in his driveway, I told him that I really loved him (as a brother, of course!) and that I would do anything I could to help him out, but that first of all he needed to turn back to God. And he told me that's just what he planned to do. Then he thanked me and said he was glad that Beanie had such a good friend while she was going through all that stuff. And I reminded him I wanted to be his friend too. Then I raced home to call Beanie, but her line was busy, so I started getting this all down into my diary (just in case I start thinking it didn't really happen!).
    And anyway, now that I'm back home in my room, do you know what I think? I think God did a real, live miracle tonight! And I'm so amazed that I actually feel like I'm tingling from the inside out. And all I want to do is keep thanking God and praising Him for this unbelievable evening. But first I have to try calling Beanie again!

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Wednesday, August 1 (yes, I know I already wrote today)
    Well, I cannot possibly go to sleep until I get the rest of this down.
    I got hold of Beanie, finally, and she was totally flabbergasted when I told her everything that happened with Zach (in detail!). She kept asking me if I was making the whole thing up. And to be honest, I almost wondered about it myself, but I know it's true. Anyway, we talked until almost midnight, and I can't even remember the last time I've heard such pure joy in her voice. But what I treasured most about our conversation was the last things she said to me before we hung up.
    “Caitlin,” she said, “I could tell that you were really down on Zach before, and I don't blame you at all. I mean, sheesh, I should've been down on him myself. But I realize the reason you were so ticked at him was because you care about me.”
    “That's exactly right!” I said.
    “And anyway, I just wanted to reassure you that even if Zach and I do become friends again, I will never, ever make the same mistakes I made last time. Because when I promised God last June to abstain from sex until marriage, I really, truly meant it. And I still do. And even though I am not technically considered a virgin anymore, I've been praying that God would make me a virgin again, at least in my heart, and I've been really trying to believe that He can do that.”
    “I believe He can do that, Beanie! And honestly, after tonight and after talking with Zach, I really believe God can do all kinds of miracles. I really do !”
    “Me too, Cate.” And I could just hear the big, old smile in her voice. Then we said good night and promised to get together tomorrow after work. Beanie's not sure exactly what she'll do with regard to Zach just yet, and she doesn't want it to look like she's pursuing him (because she's definitely not), but she wants to extend a hand of friendship, which I assured her he'd probably appreciate. And now I'm going to bed. What a night!
    THANK YOU, GOD, FOR DOING A MIRACLE. AND I PRAY THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE WORKIGN ON ZACH'S HEART. PLEASE SHOW HIM HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HIM AND HOW YOU'VE FORGIVEN HIM AND ALL THE GOOD THINGS YOU HAVE IN STORE FOR HIM. AMEN AND AMEN!!!
Thursday, August 2 (things are looking up)
    Today after work, I went by to pick up Beanie and we went out for tacos and to rehash everything that happened yesterday. She was still feeling pretty good, certainly the happiest I've seen her in ages. “I was kind of hoping Zach would call,” she said as she picked at her taco. “But I can understand why he wouldn't. But I just hope he's doing okay, Cate. I wish he had someone to talk to.”
    “What about Josh?” I suggested. “Or Greg?”
    “Yeah, maybe we should give them a call and let them know Zach's in need.” Then we noticed the pay phone and decided there was no time like the present. I