Heading out

In a few minutes I will be getting an early start for our Indiana lake house where as many of the family members as can, will gather for the Thanksgiving weekend. Yesterday I was not certain about the advisability of heading North with the pain and congestion in my head and some congestion in my chest. But with the help of my doctor and Pharmacist Nathan, I am feeling much better and expect to be completely cleared out in a couple of days.

Daughter Sue came through surgery on her two knees well yesterday and called me from the hospital in Michigan to report all went well and that she had already been up and walking. She will not be able to be with us due to the possibility of blood clots from travel, but we are hoping to get as many of the family as possible together again for Christmas.

Friend John (Carol's cancer buddy) is not doing well in the hospital. They find that the cancer has spread through his bones and is in the other lung, his stomach and other areas. Donna's mother is also not doing well and has been moved from the hospital to a care facility. Do be in prayer for each of these dear folks and their families. To a Christian death is not feared, but sometimes the process is very difficult for both loved ones and the family.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, let us be truly thankful for the many blessings that have been given to us. It is always easy to focus on the difficult times and forget how much the Lord can, and hopefully has, taught us through them.

Thanks so much for your faithful encouragement and prayers. May this weekend be a special time of thanksgiving to the Lord for each one of us.

Love to you all,

Chuck