December 31
New Year’s Eve!
Good news for Norm today. The chemo has reduced the brain lesion significantly. Body scan on Thursday to see if the same has happened in his liver, spleen and kidneys. One month ago, his life stood in jeopardy. Today, hope reigns.
We went out to celebrate. Few foods appeal to him, but ribs sounded good so that’s what we got. The waitress asked about New Year’s Resolutions…I’m still struggling with that.
Every year I struggle. I usually didn’t keep/finish the resolutions from the year before. What makes me think l’ll be successful? Some years I just ditto the ones from the previous year.
One year I made no resolutions, big mistake. I had no aim or purpose for the year. I don’t do that anymore, the struggle was worse with no aim at all.
Here we go:
- Live what I believe. I want my words and actions to line up with my belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who came to earth to die for my sins and provide the means for me to be in God’s presence.
- Reach out first. I do tend to hold back and wait to be greeted. I want to introduce myself, write notes of encouragement, and make phone calls.
- Give thanks in every situation. God has this.
Though the fig tree should not blossom and there be no fruit on the vines, though the yield of the olive should fail and the fields produce no food, though the flock should be cut off from the fold and there be no cattle in the stalls, yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hind’s feet, and makes me walk on my high places. Habakkuk 3:17-19
I am thankful for Norm’s good report today.
I pray for wise choices from all in leadership around the world.
I rejoice that regardless of the choices made, God has this all in His hand.
Where’s the joy? The Lord is my joy and strength.
TRICIA LATHROP 