Patient Endurance

It was a great delight to have so many of the family members here with me.  While here, we celebrated Easter and had an Easter egg hunt for Ella.  Ella also celebrated her second birthday so we had a party for her and also a belated one for Laura.  I am thankful for all of the sorting and disposing of things that the kids accomplished.  Keith and Gavin were also a great help with the attic and doing some yard chores for me.  Now it is my job to finish the task!

 

While the family was here I twisted my foot/ankle which was rather uncomfortable.  After they left, I hurt my back and am having some rather major pain.  This morning I had an appointment with my doctor to review the Echo heart test that was done previously and check the foot and back pain.  I was pleased to learn that the Echo looks okay, and he feels that the foot/ankle and back will heal in time while using a back brace and administering pain meds.  WOW…what a relief to get those reports!

 

I am reminded of a verse that Carol had printed to encourage herself during her fight with cancer.  It is an appropriate one for me to focus upon too:  “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 he has promised.  (Hebrews 10:35-36)  I am working on my patient endurance.

 

The pain level is increasing as I sit up so I had better hit the bed again for a bit. Thanks so much for your friendship and prayers!

 Love, Chuck