Christie's new-found ritual of boogie boarding the day after chemo has seen a strong second round. After resting up all morning and early afternoon to keep her energy up for the beach, we set out around 4 PM for Montara. The waves looked dangerous there, so we went back to Linda Mar. Christie boarded for almost an hour! It was great - we even got video and pics of it. (I'll start posting videos once we get our new computer - I can't edit them on this one).
On the downside, her hair has been coming out with increasing speed. It is difficult to watch her pull handfuls of it out every day, but we are yet thankful that she is getting a very successful treatment.
We have been collecting so many cancer stories from various people whom it has touched. The place of sickness in our lives is something that I haven't had to think too much about up to this point. Christie's sickness has forced me to now. A few recurring themes that we are finding through thus far (in no particular order):
In this life we will suffer. God turns these trials into good - and we need to see them as opportunities for such (Don't Waste Your Cancer - John Piper).
Jesus' first coming wasn't for His children's physical healing (though He did heal some, and still does), at least not yet - but His next one will be.
God doesn't heal everyone - not even every Christian who asks.
We should yet fervently pray for healing, desire healing, and seek healing.
His purposes in these trials are not to heal our bodies, but to bring us (and others) close to him - and to shake apart the hindrances.
How much better is any type of life with Jesus than any other with anyone else!
Psalm 84:9-11
Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one.
Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.
3 comments:
Christie you are awesome! great picture! I'm so glad that you guys are standing on the so solid and unshakable word of God. (I read Piper's don't waste your cancer sermon last summer...great stuff.) Peace!
What an inspiration! Keep up the boogie boarding and positive attitude!
Catan sometime soon?
Christie,
I can not tell you how incredible your spirit is! I am praying for you and your family. It is encouraging to read how much you trust our Lord and know that He is in control. I will be in touch!
Love, Sarah (Jeffy) Janaro
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