December 9
Rough day. Norm wanted to come home, but the chemo levels had not reduced enough for him to leave the hospital.
He did so well before and on the chemo that I forgot the after effects that show up on Monday and Tuesday, the discouragement, the emotional let down, the weakness…I know on Wednesday he’ll start climbing out of the pit, but until then he needs an extra boost.
I am grateful for those people who are contacting him, wrapping him virtually in their arms with love and concern, praying for him to keep fighting the cancer. Knowing people are supportive goes a long way. I don’t know how anyone walks this road without the hope that is in Christ. This is a tough road.
I am thankful for the loving support of family, friends, and friends of friends that we do not know.
I pray that Norm will have stamina in body, heart and mind to weather this storm.
I rejoice that God has this all in his hand, even when I don’t sense it.
Where’s the joy? God sends people from all walks of life to encourage both of us, reminding us that he is always there.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23
TRICIA LATHROP 