After my morning gym class, I'll be heading to Duke University to visit Little Miss Emma (she should be finishing up surgery/in recovery by the time I get there...see the Feb 1 post for surgery details) and spend some time with her parents. Prayers have been going up for her doctors, her parents, and her the last few weeks, and will continue to do so as she will be in an extensive cast these next 2 months.
Meanwhile, in my home state, my cousin's daughter Rachel is heading in for round 2 of chemo today. A 29 year old mother of 2, she lost her own Mom to breast cancer not quite a year ago, and her grandmother (my aunt of whom I am just a very stockier, shorter version) to breast cancer several years ago. Prayers going up for her, her husband, her kids, and her Dad and Grandad...so many hurts, fears, and memories right now, on top of the sickness.
Praise going up that Mom has a doctor who isn't happy with simply diagnosing yet another infection, but wants to get to the WHYS of the almost continuous year-round infections. In the same town where Rachel is getting her treatment, Mom will be having an in-office procedure done. Trying to rest in the knowledge that our Great Physician already knows what the underlying problem is, and nothing we learn tomorrow will take Him by surprise.
And later this week, we head to the County GOP precinct meetings. The debate over the NC's constitutional amendment to solidify marriage between a man and a woman is receiving non-stop newspaper coverage and some news media coverage as well. Some of the booths on display at Thursday's meeting will be addressing this very issue. Prayers going up that Christians will show Christ's love and compassion while taking a bold stand for the truth at the same time. I fear if the bigotry, ignorant, and racist remarks are coming out this early, then things will only get uglier as the time comes. And sadly, it's not just those who want same-sex marriage being ugly.
Peace, wisdom, and direction...those requests are going up for my older sister and family as they face yet another round of life changes. So thankful that God is in control even in times of chaos, and so grateful for their gratitude attitude they've had since life went topsy-turvy for them right before Christmas.
And when my day is said and done, there'll still be ironing and dirty dishes. Some things in life never change. :)
Meanwhile, in my home state, my cousin's daughter Rachel is heading in for round 2 of chemo today. A 29 year old mother of 2, she lost her own Mom to breast cancer not quite a year ago, and her grandmother (my aunt of whom I am just a very stockier, shorter version) to breast cancer several years ago. Prayers going up for her, her husband, her kids, and her Dad and Grandad...so many hurts, fears, and memories right now, on top of the sickness.
Praise going up that Mom has a doctor who isn't happy with simply diagnosing yet another infection, but wants to get to the WHYS of the almost continuous year-round infections. In the same town where Rachel is getting her treatment, Mom will be having an in-office procedure done. Trying to rest in the knowledge that our Great Physician already knows what the underlying problem is, and nothing we learn tomorrow will take Him by surprise.
And later this week, we head to the County GOP precinct meetings. The debate over the NC's constitutional amendment to solidify marriage between a man and a woman is receiving non-stop newspaper coverage and some news media coverage as well. Some of the booths on display at Thursday's meeting will be addressing this very issue. Prayers going up that Christians will show Christ's love and compassion while taking a bold stand for the truth at the same time. I fear if the bigotry, ignorant, and racist remarks are coming out this early, then things will only get uglier as the time comes. And sadly, it's not just those who want same-sex marriage being ugly.
Peace, wisdom, and direction...those requests are going up for my older sister and family as they face yet another round of life changes. So thankful that God is in control even in times of chaos, and so grateful for their gratitude attitude they've had since life went topsy-turvy for them right before Christmas.
And when my day is said and done, there'll still be ironing and dirty dishes. Some things in life never change. :)
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