Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Wow!
I truly wish I could express the feelings I have but the words just seem inadequate. As someone who is usually the one to go and help it is humbling to be the recipient of so much love from the hands of those around me. Such as, coming home to find the dead trees in my yard trimmed neatly to the ground and the freshly cut and split wood stacked on my porch,or the huge dead tree dangerously hanging over my house suddenly taken safely to the ground. Men showing up with more saws and log splitters and creating stacks of wood by my shed for the cold days ahead. The siding on the front of my house being completed in hours while I was being tested at the hospital, Meals showing up on our doorstep either ready for the freezer or for my family to consume. A shower of food for the guys at home while Anna attended my bedside in the hospital for over a week, individuals taking on more than their load or stepping up out of the comfort zone to cover the classes that I was unable to complete, my sons being errand boys on short notice to my needs, faithful friends to see that the worship at Grace continues in my absence from the platform, even through adversity, Knowing the prayers being offered to th Father on my behalf throughout the day and night. Encouragements from friends out of the blue, cards, letters, songs, phone calls from old friends... WOW! I am a truly blessesd man.THANK YOU LORD!
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Having the opportunity to give back to someone who's given so much of himself over the years is a honor and a blessing to all of us, too! Stay strong, brother!
ReplyDeleteJosh, his dad and I appreciate your support of our sweet son.
DeleteIt's an honor, Brown!
DeleteBrownie - I actually gained weight during my chemo, partly because of my inactivity, but mostly because food settled my stomach. (Yogurt goes down easily and is full of protein - just watch the sugar.) BTW - your attitude is amazing and methinks has much to do with your healing. You have heard the saying, "Your attitude determines your altitude. Praying every day and confident that you will come out whole on the other side of this journey!
ReplyDeleteHey Mike, sorry to hear about your illness. You can get through it brother. I had some cancer a few years back, and I can tell you that love will get you through it just fine. I will be praying for you. I don't need to tell you how healing music can be. Love you man, let me know if you need anything.
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