This is what I read this morning, and it is so timely & appropriate to my life today. Yesterday was Rick's 18 month checkup at the Cancer Clinic. 6 months ago, at his last checkup, the news was not what we had expected and consequently yesterday's appointment had been looming in our apprehensive minds. We knew people were praying & that, with God's help, we would handle whatever the news was, but I have to admit that I was not very spiritual in my worry.
I'm so relieved & grateful to be able to report that yesterdays appointment revealed the news that PSA level is down (that's good) & where it should be at this point in his treatment. There was much rejoicing - and tears, definitely alot of tears on my part.
This journey of cancer is not one we would have chosen, but perhaps because of it we will be able to have a better ministry of encouragement to others needing comfort. My heart has been softened. It's always been soft, so it must be bordering on mushy. :)
"It's hard to think beyond our own needs when trouble hits home, but the comfort we receive from God will be just the comfort others are waiting for."
I want you, our friends & family, to know that I have been reminded of my need to uphold you in prayer, particularly those of you who have special concerns or deep burdens. I pray God comforts you in a very tangible way.
Autumn has always been my least favorite season. I'm starting to kind of like it. It's like the wind is blowing fresh life. Go figure!
6 comments:
Glory to God - even for autumn! God's timing never ceases to amaze me...so what were you reading from?
Ricka
Ricka, it's from Jill Briscoe's one year book of devotions for women.
Vange
That is such great news. I had been praying & wondering when Rick had to go. Thank you for your prayers for us...our burden is still heavy. We also have much to be thankful for and we try to dwell on that. Autumn winds, colors & sun are great!
Laura
We rejoice with you in Rick's good health news, and hope it continues to improve with future check-ups! On autumn...while it's sad to see the nice weather go, the colours are beautiful and walks in the woods are so pretty now. That's where we are headed this afternoon. Peace to you.
Bev & Gord
Good news! Encouraging words. Thanks. Give our love to Rick.
Vickie & Pat
Vange and Rick .. .I was wondering recently how things were. . . God does bring friends to mind .. at the right times. I'm so glad that your news ended up being happy news. No matter how long from the cancer diagnosis . .the nervousness never does really leave us does it?
I hope your autumn brings much joy. . .
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