We are continuing to do well as we prepare to leave for MD Anderson Cancer Center. There is still a lot to do, but I think staying busy is helping me not focus so much on what is coming up.
Mike is feeling about as good as he can. He's trying to eat a little more this week, knowing he will be dropping more weight in the next few weeks.
It meant everything to Mike to go to Sunday School this morning. He wanted friends there to know how much he appreciated everything they have done for us, and he knows it will be weeks before he'll have the strength to resume that. We were comforted when they sent us off with prayer.
Mike's trying to soak up as much time as possible with his grandsons...knowing it will be several weeks before he can hold them again. Drew has been sick the past couple of days, so we've had to keep him at a distance from Mike, which is really upsetting Mike, but we're hopeful Drew will feel better before we leave. Mike's certain Drew and Ethan will grow in leaps and bounds while he is away.
I know in the days ahead, fear is going to try and overtake us, and we will need to lean on our faith even more, and the prayers from all of you, but we have learned over the last year, we're never alone through trouble.When we pass through the waters, God will be with us, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm us. When we walk through the fire, we will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon us. (Isaiah 43:2) God has been faithfully at our side. He is our Rock, our Fortress, and our Deliverer, whose strength we fully trust in. (Psalm 18:2) When we cry out for help, He hears us. (Psalm 34:17) He gives power to the tired and worn out, and strength to the weak. (Isaiah 40:29) It is because of the His mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed (with fear), because His tender compassion's fail not. They are new every morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23) He is our hiding place; and He will protect us from trouble and surround us with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7) He will quiet us with His love.(Zephaniah 3:17) We have learned that His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9) He will keep us in perfect peace when our minds are steadfast, because we trust in Him. (Isaiah 26:3)
You (our friends and family) have comforted us and served us with love, carrying our burden with us.(Galatians 5:13,6:2 2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Each of you had a special gift, and you ministered it to us, as good stewards of the grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10) You have been ready to give, and willing to share. (1 Timothy 6:18) How can we ever thank you enough? At times it was through an email. At other times through big hugs or a hot meal. You have given so unselfishly, and nothing has gone unnoticed. You could never realize how you carried us through some difficult moments. We know we still have a long road ahead of us, and yet, we know we're not alone. Thank you for sharing and carrying this burden with us.
On Wednesday, I will be sending out information in an email where you can send Mike a card, if you would like to do that, while we're at MD Anderson. I know he would love hearing from you. (ATTN: Kim could you please send Mike your new email address.) I also plan on borrowing my sons laptop and will try hard to continue blogging in Houston. If I'm unable to figure the connections out, then Amber and Jill will keep everyone updated. Thank you for continuing to hold us up, and please keep checking the blog, to see how you can be praying specifically.
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