Today was a day to take a break from the legal side of things. I accompanied Mike's sister and brother-in-law to his first appointment in LR to monitor his cancer situation. Everything sounded good from his check up. Charlie is in remission from colon cancer and tonsil cancer. Afterwards we did a little shopping at Sam's. I think I have enough paper towels to last me all of 2010!
When I came home, the wife of Amos, the associate pastor where I work, stopped by with a precious gift for me. Meredith plays the harp and she remembered how music comforts me and ministers to me so deeply. The pieces are from the CD title "The God of All Comfort" by Amy Shreve. There is also a book that has the same title, by bestselling author Dee Brestin "Finding Your Way into His Arms". Dee Brestin lost her husband to cancer and journals the pain her family worked through. I have just begun reading it but already am feeling blessed hearing from a kindred soul.
The inside flap reads "After losing her fifty-nine year old husband to cancer, Dee Brestin wondered if her life was over as well. She ached for God's comfort but felt utterly alone. She discovered a secret that suffering souls through the centuries have learned: she began using psalms and classic hymns to bring peace to her soul? Brestin invites the wounded heart to be quiet before God. To rest like a child in the arms of a loving parent."
I'm anxious to read on and fall asleep listening to the music. Thanks so much Amos and Meredith. (By the way, Amos, Meredith, and their little son Isaiah are becoming missionaries oversees with World Venture. Again, I work with Amos at Fellowship Bible Church. He and his wife are trying to raise support this year, and narrow down the locations where they feel God is leading them. You may visit them online at WorldVenture.com, keyword: AMAnderson I know they would welcome your prayers for them as well.)
It is my goal to get Mike's Celebration of Life service uploaded on this blog within the next few days...and possibly the video as well. Meredith is helping me by doing this. I hope it will give many of Mike's and our friends the opportunity to listen to the service, who couldn't be there. Amber, sang a song first off to her father named "Amazing Graceland". It was one of his favorite songs, in addition the rest of the music played at his service. I hope it will bless you.
Thank you again for your prayers and comfort.
