Good morning.
There seems to be long silences from my side. I am thankful to Rachel and to Sarah, for the updates they post on my behalf. (Hard for them too, working from a distance)
I am thankful too for a loving family here on earth and for also being blessed to be part of such a wonderful family, as the family of God. We are also thankful to have a loving Heavenly Father who has blessed us with “all heavenly blessings” – according to “His great riches”.
There are days when reading and writing seem to be beyond me – but then, I can be even more appreciative of the days when both eyes and brain seem to be functioning together.
Yesterday, we had another visit to the Oncologist to discuss “the way forward”.
She does want to do another “test” and so meantime – we will have a further wait, with no more treatments. Next week on Thursday, we will return for a further review of the situation.
Don continues to be my RIGHT hand man – and is adjusting to his new role of care giver. Thank you for praying for him – it is no small adjustment.
We are daily being loaded with benefits. Psalm 68:19
[E.S.V.] “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah”
[NASB] “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah.”
[KJV] “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Indeed, it does us good to “pause and consider” and perhaps this is the reason that we are laid aside, so that we will take the time to do just that “pause and consider” We too, can bow in wonder at the One who took time to consider us.
“what is man, that thou are mindful of him……
The “BIG” birthday (70) came and finally went – how many celebrations can you have for 1 birthday?
Ontario Government impressed us with how quickly their services moved into place and we were reinstated into OHIP and immediately had various service personal wanting to assist us and make sure that we had the help that we needed.
Thank you again, Heavenly Father, for directing our steps to enable all of this to fall into place – we know it was no “Cosmos accident”, and we were not directed by time and chance – but rather, by a Great and Mighty God who has everything in His mighty hand.
Please take time to remember and pray for our colleagues who are working in preparation for camp and conferences back in Zambia. We’d love to be able to help but we are being reminded that the work in the Lord’s and He raises up and at times sets aside but ultimately – the Work is HIS.
We still do not know what lies ahead but we know the One who has all in His control
I Know Who Holds the Future
I do not know what lies ahead,
The way I cannot see,
But one stands near to be my guide,
He'll show the way to me.
I know who holds the future
And He'll guide me with his hand
With God things don't just happen,
Everything by him is planned.
So as I face tomorrow,
With its problems large and small,
I'll trust the God of miracles,
Give to Him my all.
I do not know how many days
Of life are mine to spend,
But one who knows and cares for me
Will keep me to the end.
I do not know the course ahead,
What joys and griefs are there.
But one stands near who fully knows,
I'll trust His loving care.
Please also continue to pray for our colleagues back in Zambia who are preparing for Camps and Conferences. Of course, we would love to be able to but personally, do not have the ability.
--Elva Brooks
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