God Has Been My Strength

I am honored in the eyes of the Lord and my God has been my strength. — Isaiah 49:5

God has been my strength throughout my chemo, Gary's death, and my bout with cancer.

Last night we had a pool party and celebration of my chemo being over.

What wonderful friends I have who have upheld me with prayer and encouraged me with cards and flowers and love.

I am grateful.

True Friends

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

More flowers from our friend Lori.

These were in memory of Kirk's dad, Gary.

Our home smells like a florist shop once more.

And our table is filled with cards from well wishers and prayer warriors. 

Friend are offering to bring us meals or just meet for dinner.

I continue to be able to taste food, which is wonderful!

We are blessed with loving friends who surround us with love.

Hospitality

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. — Romans 12:13

Rita and Gary were wonderful at practicing hospitality and making others feel welcome in their home.

It felt like family to enter their home or pool, even to new friends and neighbors and acquaintances.

Here's a photo from the summer of 2008 with Gary, Rita and the grandkids out by the pool.

One of our favorite places to be in the summer.

Thursday was chemo #4 for me. Just two more left. Everything went well. No pain, no nausea and out in 4 hours.

Thanking God and our friends for all of their prayers, support, meals and cards.