A number of you out there in cyberspace tell me that you check this update 3 or 4 times a day. We are amazed that you take time out of your busy schedules to do this. But then, that's what the Body of Christ (the church) is all about. We feel like Paul, knowing that his fellow believers were praying for him, writes (II Cor 1:10-11 ESV):
He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
It is the "prayers of many" that keep us going during this walk in the valley.
So far Susan has had a quiet day, mainly in her nest. Usually she tends to feel worse in the evening. She says she is having some discomfort, but not severe pain--and so far no nausea. However, she's only had a cup or two of liquid today, so obviously she can't keep going like this without getting dehydrated. Several days ago she felt well enough to make preparations for our meal this evening. When I began to prepare it, she got up and started doing her usual tasks--over my protests--to make sure I was well taken care of. It ended up with me eating this wonderful meal at the table alone, while she sat on the couch attempting to down a half glass of tepid beef broth. Sigh.....
At times like this I tend to get discouraged, but Susan keeps telling me: "we know Who's in control." She never complains, and is constantly expressing more concern about me and others in our family and church and neighborhood than about herself. As she stands in the very midst of the "refiner's fire" her spiritual gold literally gleams. I thank God that forty years ago He providentially guided me into the arms of that cute coed named Susie Sanders, who has--while I watched--becomed a spiritual giant.
Thanks for praying with us....
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Posted by John Dishman at February 22, 2003 06:24 PM