Monday, March 17

Happy St. Patrick Day. St. Patrick taught the Irish that Christ is all that they need. The luck of the Irish is good. The love of Jesus is better! This is chemo day for me. It is going to be a "love of Jesus" day for me. How about for you?

Saturday, March 15

In Shakespeare's "Macbeth" the warning was "Beware the ides of March." Today, the 15th, is that annual date. But today, there really is no reason to beware of this, or any other, day. But the famous writer did make a good point. When I am in the midst of some physical battle like back spasms or chemo side effects, it is difficult not to beware of every day. I pray. I know that God hears. I am assured that all is well through Him. Yet, when I am in the fire, it is hard to see the forest for the trees, as someone once said.

Yet today God has given me a break from the pain. My back spasms are almost non-existent today. It has been almost two weeks since chemo, so that part of my physical life is much better. It seems that I can see God's hand more clearly. So is it me, or is it Him?

Here is my good news for today. No matter how I feel, or what I can or cannot see, God is here with me. He loves me in spite of me. I just need to remember that this entire thing is not about me.
It's all about Him! And I sure am glad. Try thinking about that during this season of Lent.

Thursday, March 13

Health update:
We went to see Dr. West this morning concerning my back issues. He gave me a couple of shots that have already helped. I am thankful for doctors like Thad West and people who pray for them. That would be you. Thank you!

Thursday, March 13

This was forwarded to me by my good friend, Kaye Thompson:

Tuesday, March 11

Talking about mixed emotions, (that is what we were talking about wasn't it?) life is certainly a journey. Life is like the proverbial box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.
Today is like that. The weather outside is what we would consider perfect. And yet it was necessary for us to take some time in this perfect weather to officiate the funeral for a close personal friend of mine. So God gave us sunshine in the midst of a clouded sky.
So today it is a day to have mixes emotions. I will remember Mr. Tommy with tears and smiles. I will rejoice in this perfect weather day that The Lord has made. I will have mixed emotions.

But the one thing that never changes - that never gets mixed up - is the love that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has for me . . . And you.