Eager to Unhook

This morning I'm eager to get rid of the chemo pump again. By the third day, I'm pretty tired of being tired, and longing to be back to my current normal. At the same time, though, Ii want to continue to endure this treatment, because if it fails to fight my cancer, I'm not sure there are other options. So I'm happy that it's Friday, and within a few hours the chemo pump will empty itself and I can go get it unhooked.

We just learned that a friend in our Sunday school class has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. There have been many wonderful answers to prayer in that class, and we're praying for another miracle on behalf of this friend. Have I told you that our Nassau friend, who had lung cancer, has now been tested and found to be cancer free. This is a wonderful miracle, and we're thankful.

Rule #10 of the Dead Sea Rules is Don't forget to praise Him. After the Israelites had crossed the Sea on dry land, God allowed the walls of water to collapse and destroy the Egyptian army as they pursued their former slaves. As the Israelites watched their amazing deliverance, they burst out into songs of praise. So yesterday, as I though about this rule, I really wanted to fill the day with praises to God. A few weeks ago my daughters gave me a new Ipod, and grandson Justin spent several hours loading it with his favorite music. It made it very easy for me to fill my mind and heart with songs of praise to God for all his goodness.

I hope once the pump is off I'll feel well enough to go to the office this afternoon. I got some work on the new magazine done here at home yesterday, and I'm eager to pull things together for the next steps in the process.

Have a blessed day.

Carol