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Tuesday, February 06, 2007

In her own words

Jeseca received an email from one of the nurses at her oncologist's office today. She's a friend and wanted to know how Jeseca's feeling. (We haven't yet told the office that we are going to bypass the trach and take our chances with God.) Rather than explain it, I thought it would be nice to have Jeseca speak for herself, as she did in her reply to the nurse.

Nurse: "Jeseca, we haven't seen or heard from you in a few days and are getting worried. We are praying for you and your family daily. Please let us know what is going on. Is your breathing any better? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Jeseca: "That is very sweet of you guys. I am doing great! I was in the ER for a day, as you know. After we got home we called an emergency prayer meeting for the next morning; 20 people crammed into our little house, all crying out to the Lord on my behalf, along with everybody else across the country -- and even Europe -- that have heard my story over the years. That night I slept better than I had in a month! And I am continuing to get better. It has even been easier to swallow lately! God is good. Please tell everybody that I am doing good and that I am still my old self. Stubborn and full of life!"

Believe me when I say that her last statement is true. To God be the glory. JG

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Sunday, February 04, 2007

Holding Fast

Here we are beginning another week, and all I can say is that God is still walking beside us.

There's a song by Mercy Me that speaks about trials and how we need to "hold fast" to the promises of God in the midst of them. It begins, "To everyone who's hurting; to those who've had enough...please do not let go, I promise you there's hope. Hold fast, help is on the way; Hold fast, He's come to save the day." He's all we have to hold on to, and He's gotten us through each day since we returned from the ER last week. Thank God for His favor and mercy.

I'm sure it looks bad from the outside, but we still have hope in God; in Christ. He knows the number of our days, and He has a plan for our lives. Based on everything He's told us, we simply believe He will turn this around at the appropriate time...when that last person hears Jeseca's story and comes to know God because of it. We choose to think He's getting the biggest bang for the buck.

In the meantime, I can't wait to begin a new chapter in our lives when she is fully healed. She wants to use the talent God's given her to be a great artist. I know she will.

One last thought...I hope to begin broadcasting small video blog updates on Jes. She'll hate being on camera, but it will be fun. Stay tuned.

Thank God the Colts won!

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