Full Moon (and CA 125)

A luminous full moon was rising in the still-day sky as I set out eastward after 5:00 pm yesterday for my daily walk. Oh! It was brilliant! I thought of a GK Chesterton quote: "It is possible that God says . . . every evening, 'Do it again' to the moon." He was speaking of the endless capacity small children have for repetition, begging over and over, "Do it again." Grown-ups, he said, are too weak to exult in monotony, but God is not. "It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but he has never got tired of making them. It may be that he has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we are." Wouldn't it be grand to regain the ability of the very young to exult in repeated "ordinary" small delights? I think, next birthday, I'll turn 68 rather than 70! Or maybe 8.

The CA 125 report just received shows a count of 344 (up from 290 two and a half weeks ago). It's only a number, of course, but it has a significant feeling, and it will influence the doctor's plans. Our appointment with the oncologist is 10:15 this morning. We're grateful for your prayers for guidance for us all.

Remember my intention to speak faith-building words from the Bible several times a day? Here's one for today. Hebrews 10:35,36:

"Do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord, no matter what happens. Remember the great reward it brings you. Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised."

There are many competing faith systems in the world, but no other faith is built on such a wonderful God. He is my choice for today and every day.

Love and thanks,
Carol

P.S. Linda near Grand Rapids, I'd love to write back to you. Can you ask a mutual friend to send me your e-mail address? Blogger comments don't allow for replies.