Days of blessing and hope

Carol continues to sleep much but is very aware of what is being said around her. On several occasions yesterday, we would be discussing something and unable to recall a name, place or whatever, and Carol would quietly enter our conversation with a word or two from what would appear as being total sleep. Her mind is very clear but in her words, she is "very weary."

I continue to tell her about your sweet emails and her response is often "that's so nice" or when learning about a problem someone is facing, will say "I'll pray" and I am certain that she is. Yesterday I had a call from dear friend Bob from their summer place in Northern Canada, who just learned that his cancer has returned and he is preparing to start chemo. Please join us in praying for him and his dear family. They too are traveling a very winding road.

Several wrote how fitting it would be if the Lord took Carol during the celebration of the 4th. A Michigan friend wrote: "...I couldn't help but think how fitting it would be on this Independence Day (a day of celebrating our nation's freedom) for Carol to experience her own 'Day of Freedom' - and gain her independence from her corruptible, cancerous, physical body and put on her incorruptible, spiritual body. What a moment that will be for her! It's with tears in my eyes that I write now." Well said, but it appears that the Lord plans to have a special day for Carol. Not one to be shared.

Thank you for your love, kindness and yes...tears. These are difficult days but at the same time days filled with blessing and hope.

Love,

Chuck...and Carol too