First, we have no news as yet. We are eager to hear from yesterday's tests, but nothing yet. Pray.
I had a thought, as I have watched the amazing way in which Dee Dee has handled this whole...thing...with grace and courage and faith in a good God: I shouldn't be surprised. I should not be surprised because my wife is an amazing lady. But more to the point, I shouldn't be amazed because God has had this time in our lives in His plan for all eternity. He knew we would be here, now, and he loves us too much to let us get here unprepared. For all her life, for all my life, He has been pouring into us all the things and people and events to prepare us to meet this day. The way in which we handle it is merely a reflection of His goodness in preparing His children as only a perfect and loving Father could.
So, if you read my stuff, or talk to one of us, and think that we are brave, or admirable, don't. Take that opportunity to thank God for loving us enough to prepare us for the times.
Tony
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Tony and Dee Dee,
I am reminded of two verses from hymns that I would like to share:
From Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right:
Whate’er my God ordains is right:
Here shall my stand be taken;
Though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
Yet I am not forsaken.
My Father’s care is round me there;
He holds me that I shall not fall:
And so to Him I leave it all.
And from God Moves in a Mysterious Way:
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
Dan Layman
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