Thanks so much for stopping by. My hope is that you will be encouraged and comforted by traveling with us on this adventure as you see how God can take the challenges of life to assure us of the living hope that is available by faith to us all through Jesus Christ.

Thanks, also, to each of you who have personally ministered to me and my family through your thoughts, prayers of faith, visits, messages, many acts of kindness and words of encouragement, especially during those dark days, and then for the long haul during my extended recovery season.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Power of a Friend

Never before have I realized the power of friends to be as encouraging as I have since this journey started in early November.  You have brought food, helped with the yard clean up, put out the trash (and returned the empty cans), run errands, sent cards, called, visited, prayed, commented on the blog and e-mailed.  These thoughtful gestures made difficult days easier as we knew that you were coming along side of us each step.

One of the cards reminded me that we have a very special friend though.  It listed Hebrew names for God and the meaning of each one.  Some of the ones that were especially significant to me were: Provider, Battle Fighter, Giver of Peace, Healer, Our Righteousness, Ever Present One and Good Shepherd.   We have wonderful friends but none can compare with Jesus who is all of these and so much more.  How thankful we are to know that one day we will live eternally with Him.

Today, was a "maintenance day" as Hu continued to received therapy to retrain his body toward regaining his normal strength level.  We thank the Lord our Healer for walking with Hu each step. 

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.  Psalm 48:1a

1 comment:

  1. As we were praying for you this morning, we threw in the possible effects of that horrible tornado in your area. Hope that didn't come near you. Slow and steady as you go Hu and be the consistant and positive person you have always done so well. God and so many of us love and uplift you.

    Blessings your way, John and Bunny

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