The Week Continues

Well today is Tuesday and the week is slowly moving along. The last two days have not been easy for Cindy. The pain she is experiencing has been very difficult. You can see the expression of pain on her face.

We are so thankful for our church family that has brought us meals. What a true blessing they are.

I am also grateful that Cindy's parents have been here for the last two days. I know that for some having their in-laws spend two or three days with them might be difficult.....however their love, support and help is so wonderful. Our children also love having grandma and grandpa around. Sarah actually had the opportunity to spend the day with them at the International Plowing Match.

As for me I have been busy with church stuff. Trying to write sermons. Tomorrow I have to go to a meeting in Collingwood. It will probably last all day. So it will be a long day.

Last week I read something from Rick Warren the author of "A Purpose Driven Life". He said
"I used to think that life was hills and valleys - you go through a dark time, then you got to the mountaintop, back and forth. I don't believe that anymore. Rather than life being hills and valleys, I believe that it's kind of like two rails on a railroad track, and at all times you have something good and something bad in your life. No matter how good things are in your life, there is always something bad that needs to be worked on. And no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for. You can focus on your purposes, or you can focus on your problems. If you focus on your problems, you're going into self-centeredness, "which is my problem, my issues, my pain." But one of the easiest ways to get rid of pain is to get your focus off yourself and onto God and others."

This is so true. To get through this time Cindy and I often think of the blessing that God has given us.
The blessing of three beautiful daughters
The blessing of the love we have for each other
The blessing of family
The blessing of our church family
The blessing of friends that call and help
The blessing of beautiful weather
The blessing of Jesus and his love and grace
The blessing of laughter

So many good things to think about and smile and be thankful for....

Well have a great remainder of the week

Stephen