wild melody

(last photo by beks) Children. They're such living examples of God's goodness, are they not? That He would choose to create humans so as to start life so small and precious... They're incredibly creative. I love their crazy logic. Their nonsensical thought process. Sometimes trying to figure out how to answer thier question is difficult, as you can't figure out exactly what they're asking you about. It's like walking through your best friend's house in the dark. It's familiar and you know it; but you're thrown off because you're so used to "seeing" it. (i'm not making sense. forget the poor analogy.) Kids display God's patience in growing us "big people". Haha. How often when dealing with their sin do I find my own is just as involved in the problem! I'm amazed at how my attitude is reflected in their behavior. Days when I come to work not relying on His grace? Those are the days I wonder how much ...

Well Joe. Tomorrow "little" brother can get his driving permit. Or could, if it wasn't a sunday. Busy season, eh? Piano, bass lessons, art lessons, high school, serving, keeping the fam in constant laughter...I think you're too busy to start driving. Maybe next year. (just kiddin'). Brothers [and sisters. but they don't come into this post] are the best things since chocolate. Happy birthday kid. You're a good egg. "kangaroo"

{thanks mum for the photo} 2 months ago, Grandma's CEA counts were in the thousands. The cancer had become immune to the chemo. Doctors assigned an intense new chemo. We prayed. And while hoping, wondered if it would do much of anything. She got her latest CEA reading today: 52.5!!! Can you say GOD? How revealing it is to have your prayers answered in a way you never expected. Hence the song. Even though it's been posted by others before. I'm putting it up too, because it has been our "theme song" for a long time now. Still I wonder. Is this the beginning of a miracle? Or just a small reprieve? I wonder, but it's not a nervous wonder. I know that whatever happens next, God is trustworthy. He is faithful. It's a truth that doesn't change. Whether hope shines as brightly as it does now; or whether it's a glimpse of light seemingly overshadowed by darkness. Either way it's a chance to remember the great comfort: HE is SOVEREIGN. Even thoug...