The Work of God's Hands

In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.— Psalm 102:25-26

God laid the foundations of the earth. The heavens are the work of His hands. 

How awesome to see the vistas He created. The lakes and mountains that he planned for us.

Today I have my third chemo treatment. Halfway done!

And today only took 3.5 hours, down from 5.5 hours last time in April. 

I also got a call Tuesday and Wednesday from Ann, the Kaiser Rose volunteer, just checking in to see how I'm doing. Very thoughtful and appreciated.

Until today I still have my taste. We'll see if that changes by tomorrow. We're planning dinner with friends on Saturday, so hopefully I'll still have some taste left to try out a new restaurant.

How great is your handiwork, Lord!

Peaceful Vistas

We will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. — Micah 4:5

Torrey Pines State Park

Over the past few days, as I've explained to others how wonderful I feel and how quickly I seem to be healing, their concern is that I might be anxious as I wait for the pathology report. 

I'm certainly hopeful that the cancer has not spread into the lymph nodes, but I'm not anxious or worried. And I'm not sure why. But I have  a deep sense of peace that goes beyond anything I can understand.

I feel a calm assurance that God is in control. At the same time, I realize that I'm not in control and can have no impact on the future. But somehow knowing that God's got this means I don't have to worry. Whatever the outcome, I'm still in His hands. He'll see me through it all.

So my prayer is that God's will be done in our lives and that Kirk, Abby and I will be able to give Him the honor and glory no matter what the next steps may be.

Torrey Pines beach as seen from above is a favorite spot for our family to hike. The waves lapping up against the shore and the beach areas butting up against the cliffs provide such a scenic view of creation and the beauty around us. We are blessed to live near these awesome vistas — these reminders of God's love and care.

We are at peace.