It's a Marathon.....

"............ There are always those moments creeping up. The unexpected talks about death, the vague symptoms that can stop us cold in our tracks and our unashamed plea's for God's healing. And I know if we experience those moments other families do too.  Cancer is a marathon race, or a marathon roller coaster. Keep praying and keep being understanding of those families that may be in your life. It is a grueling journey. A smiling face doesn't mean the journey is over, or easy. It simply shows God gave grace for today."

This was written by a mom whose daughter has had brain cancer. It is possible her daughter, Kate is cancer free, but they have questions. They are in limbo. We understand limbo. What she wrote really resonated with us.

God has richly blessed us, beyond anything we expected or imagined. We are loving each other and living together in thanksgiving for every single day. He has given us many days of joy and we are so thankful.

BUT, we are weary right now. We are still in the middle of something big. It is not over. At times the future hangs over us like a cloud.  We are in a cycle of check ups and scans. We live from scan to scan. Even if we don't do it consciously, we are watching every moment for symptoms of cancer to show themselves. It is hard on us.

We trust and believe in God's promises. We know that He is bigger than statistics or what the doctors say, but we still need to live in reality. Relapse is so real to us. Cancer again would be very bleak for Micah...... God carries that burden for us and makes it lighter, but it still hurts so much. 

Please pray for us and for other families who are struggling with cancer or other illnesses. It is often a long hard journey.

What a blessing it is, that God continually gives us the strength and grace we are in need of for the day. We are still learning to trust God in all things.

Lord Jesus, please come quickly......