Musings

Today John began another chemo treatment. One more to go. He was actually excited to go this morning, but this afternoon he is feeling pretty puny. His blood counts are good though and he is staying pretty healthy. Recovery is slower but he was able to attend his office luncheon yesterday and he really enjoyed seeing everyone. It was a real boost. Plus, he drove with me to pick up some Chinese food one evening. While we're trying to keep up with the whole foods, seems like we mostly get in regular, home cooked food with as few preservatives as possible and Audrey and I get the occasional break by picking something up.

Speaking of Audrey...she was feeling under the weather this week and as an insurance policy to keep John healthy, the Dr. wanted to see her to be sure she didn't have strep. She had the usual fever, headache, sore throat, swollen glands and body aches. While she does not have strep, she does have mono and this morning felt even worse. Poor dear. I'm back to two patients again and am working from home for now. The fun just never ends! I'm praying Audrey feels better soon and this doesn't necessitate an extensive recovery period, plus I hate seeing her feel so bad. It could be worse, though.

On a brighter note, she was accepted at the University of Dayton and is supposed to begin Jan. 5, but has not yet received registration materials. The most important thing is that mono doesn't delay her studies. I hope UD is a good fit for her. She'll be living at home and commuting 15-20 minutes downtown. Thank you for praying about this. Firming this up has relieved tension around our house. Well, just mine as her dad never had any! Oh yeah...Mr. Smoooth.

With the Christmas season upon us, we of course ponder the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. What a wonderful time of year. The miracle of birth in itself is pretty amazing, but celebrating the birth of Jesus provides occasion to reflect. Yesterday, I was thinking, "Jesus! Where are you? When are you coming back? I'm ready!" Interestingly, sometimes at night I just flip open my Bible and read just a verse or two. Last night I flipped to these passages. It really makes you think about God's wrath and how it is not to be taken lightly!

Zephaniah 1:2-3

I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth, says the Lord. I will sweep away people and animals alike. I will sweep away the birds of the sky and the fish in the sea. I will reduce the wicked to heaps of rubble, and I will wipe humanity from the face of the earth, says the Lord.

So I ask you, what do you think would happen to you if Jesus came back?

With thanksgiving for many things - Pam