It has been a long week with very little contact to the world beyond the confines of our home. Aside from a quick drive to Clinton and picking up the girls after school, I have talked to very few individuals except for my wonderful family. Until yesterday......
I was blessed to have my door knocked upon, conversations at the doorway, and the phone ringing almost every half hour throughout the entire day. Stein delivered a wonderful measure of chicken soup - comfort food for the body but the gesture was more comforting for the soul. Next Joanne stopped by with an orchid - a lesson on how a delicate exquisite part of creation can flourish and bloom with the right amount of tender loving care. Next there was a beautiful bouquet of autumn coloured flowers with "A bit of sunshine" message written on the card and that is what it did indeed bring, Joannie - a reminder to see the exquisite array of colours in the world that are much more pleasant to enjoy amidst the "blue" of the days that one sometimes experiences. My evening was topped off with Laurie dropping by for a "quick" moment - great to have a couple of laughs mingled with the openness of what was going on with each other these days, a phone call with Lisa who I have missed seeing for a coffee and chat time, and finally a conversation with my Dad. All just seems a little better once I talk with Dad. This indeed was a good day and so very much needed.
I do really thank the Lord for placing such wonderful individuals in my life. I have experienced far beyond my wildest dream more goodness and love out poured from those who love Him than I ever thought would be possible. During these past few months, I have had the privileged to be showered upon through prayer, words of encouragement, food, flowers, and other gifts. There have been so many gestures that I have not even begun to name them all.
I am extra glad that some days the outpouring just never stops! It's like God just wants us never forget for one minute that there is the sunshine amidst any "blue" we may be experiencing.
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Hi Cindy and Stephen. We hope that you are doing well this week. It sounds like you have had some divine appointments! God knows just when you need 'chicken soup.' Know that Gilles and I are thinking of you this week and are still praying for you. We will celebrate from afar that this is the end of this chemo, at least of this phase for you. Have you got a date for surgery yet, Cindy? I'm hoping and praying that the tumors have shrunk considerably (disappeared would be good!) I will miss seeing you on Thursday. Blessings to you and I pray that God will equip you with strength beyond your needs. Rest in the lap of Jesus, Cindy and He will give you rest. Stephen - we know you will be able to rise above all the emotion and seek and discover God's hand in all this, too. Trust and Obey...there is no other way! Love Gilles and Glynis
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Dear Cindy and Steve,
Just a little note from us to let you know you are in our prayers and our hearts.May God strenghten you with His love and fill you with His assurance. We know that He walks every step of the way with you and Steve on your life journey. We sure hope that it willbe all good news tomorrow as you go for your last chemo treatment. Here is a big hug from U Clarence and A. Wilma
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