Two months ago we made a very big move ...
from our beloved farm of 41 years to the lovely suburbs of
beautiful Stratford, Ontario.
A dream come true for retirement and still close to "home"
where our grandchildren can grow up on the same farm that their mommy
grew up on!
Occasionally we need to pinch ourselves.
Spring has sprung here and at the farm, the warm sunshine has opened
the flowers and the leaf buds are popping open.
In all this goodness, there has, however, been a cloud hanging over it all.
Just a few short weeks ago the farmer and I were sent reeling
with the diagnosis of cancer!
He has just undergone 2 rounds of surgery and now we await
further testing and a treatment plan.
Not once did I ever think I would be adding the word Cancer to my list of Labels
for this blog!
There is still so much to be thankful for:
Quick action by his doctors
Second surgery squeezed into surgeon's busy schedule
Compassionate Home Care nurses
Local emergency availability when needed
The warmth of the sun, bringing renewed life and flowers
Family who helps at the drop of a hat
Sweet grandchildren to love
Surrounded by a caring church family
and for praying friends and family
A risen Lord and Saviour
Our hearts have been touch deeply!
Our hope is for minimal spread of this disease,
For full recovery,
For patience and strength to get through the weeks and months ahead.
These words by Ann Voskamp have given me much to think about:
"Let Hope always carry you or fears will carry you away.
So, even if just for today -- thank God for the hot tea
and the sunlight through our windows and the friend who kept showing up
to make a difference and for your people around you
who you get to look right in the eye today and say those
two words that literally can change everything - THANK YOU.
Let's not let the everyday routines numb us to the miracle
of living every day!
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Till next time - We put our trust in the Lord.
Your faith and resolve are evident here...we all learn so much with these unwelcome intrusions. Always look for God in the interruptions says Gloria Gaither.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you folks in prayer. God is good. All the time.
Thank you Vee for your prayers and encouragement. You know all about this unwelcome intrusion!
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for you and your beloved. It is good to hear of the good support you are getting from your church family, too. May God continue to lead and encourage you in this new twist.
ReplyDeleteWhere would we be without hope? You have been in my thoughts and prayers often this past while. May you keep finding joy in the journey...and putting your hope and trust in God.
ReplyDeleteDear Rosella, you have been in my thouhts and prayers as well. I hope you have some good news coming up. Such good words you shared! May the God of hope continue to uphold you and cause you to feel His loving arms around your dear family.
ReplyDeleteRosella . . . catching up on my reading here and I am so very sorry that this trial has entered your world. How can we ever be "ready" to hear such news? But your faith is shining through your hard words! I will be praying for your husband and for you and all of your family as you weather this storm with His help. He will give you grace for the day!
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