Good Things

Ok, so I coined that one from Martha, but we have experienced some good things so it works.

John is turning the chemo corner and feeling better. Praise God! It is wonderful to have him show up in the kitchen, stand next to me and help out at the sink or stove. He even got behind the wheel and has done some driving - the first time since Nov. 4! Audrey and I have been privileged to have him drop us at WSU and UD for work and school during this very cold weather. He's the man!

With trying to assume some semblance of normalcy, I have not posted as often here. Last weekend I was feeling pressured, self induced of course, and thought I'd post under the title of "Every Day Can't Be Great." Hence, the photo of Eva and Wall-E above. Audrey's boyfriend, Caleb, gave us the action figures for Christmas as a funny little gift. Actually, I considered it a great compliment because of how in love and devoted to one another Eva and Wall-E were in the movie. Of course, we have no idea how they truly are in real life. But I digress - so back to the photo. In my moment(s) of stress, I felt like I needed some space and when this happens, I often hold out my arms, turn around in a circle, and inform my family that they have to stay out of my circle. As an additional warning, I attached Eva's laser gun accessory and changed her eyes to the angry setting. Fortunately, this mood doesn't usually last too long. Comically, Wall-E looks strikingly like John does when the hooey hits the fan. Poor guy.

The green band is my Christmas gift to John and the kids. After everything that we have been through, I wanted something to remind us daily that we are bound together as a family and through Christ Jesus, our Savior, and through Him we have hope.

Psalm 20

1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.

3 May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
Selah

4 May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.

5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your requests.

6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.

9 O LORD, save the king!
Answer us when we call!