Pain, Patience & Peace = "JOY"
Chris broke the same leg that he broke six (6) months ago, the day before Thanksgiving. Felt so bad for him. We visited Chris a few days after surgery and glad to see him smiling and in good spirits ... showing us how he could move his leg.
I felt like he is an encouragement to me more than I was to him, ... can't imagine breaking the same leg the same year.
Brandon, Chris' hospital roommate, who is in his early twenties inspired us after saying to Ben, "I know when a Christian comes in the room." Music to our ears.
Brandon fell thirty (30) feet in a hunting accident, but survived! Surprisingly, he was very open about his experience of drifting away from God and now wanted to be closer to Him and wanting so much to be forgiven. Fortunately, Chris is a good Christian who loves God. After smiles and exchanges of pleasantries, we prayed with the two guys.
We felt hopeful the two had a wonderful time talking about God, His love and His forgiveness. A common saying, "there's a reason for anything that comes to our lives," and now we understand. Both were discharged home and are doing fine.
I have a very special friend that I know prays everyday. For so many years, I had been wanting to ask about her beautiful daughter, who was a classmate of my son.
Finally yesterday, I asked about her!
God really do answer prayers, and it surely made my day when she told me that she is so excited & happy, she will see her daughter this coming holiday, after not seeing her for twelve (12) years.
It's a real "JOY to the World!"
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Wintry health tips: "Lazy" to make your bed in the morning? It is ok. Sometimes we leave our blankets & beddings undone to (click)"aerate." Crack your windows before going to bed but avoid the cold draft.
Qoute: "Guilt is a heavy burden to carry. God wants us to cast all our cares upon Him, for He carries us upon His heart." Ministry of Healing, E. G. White.
