Core Beliefs – Chapter 46 - We are one. Matt and Ling set a May 1, 2009, wedding date. Ling turned in her resignation to both Wheatley and Baylor. She was surprised at how fiercely they fought to keep her on staff. There were moments when Ling found herself torn, an ache in her heart at not being able to help heal people in need, yet she knew she could no longer live without Matt, who had made her life whole and healed. When the institutions learned the reason, they grudgi

Core Beliefs – Chapter 45 - The Proposal. Almost before they could believe, Christmas was upon them. Matt and Ling celebrated Christmas Eve with Joe and his family. The time at Joe’s was the happiest Christmas Matt could recall. Doug had brought Ellie, and Charley joked constantly with anyone who would banter. Cynthia was singing and baking cookies. There was a special feeling about family that gripped Matt, causing him to appreciate his brother as never before. Christmas

Core Beliefs – Chapter 44 - Neuro Analysis Thanksgiving morning arrived. Matt and Ling had arisen early and had taken a walk in the fields behind Armonia House. On their way back, Ling spotted Eldridge’s truck pulling up, with Elvin driving, and behind it, in Doug’s rig, were Doug, Ellie, and Charley. Eldridge’s truck had something in it. Matt couldn’t make it out from where he stood. By the time they reached the house, it was apparent that a sizable tent was being set up.