April 18, 2016
We made it back from our five day "vacation" to Livermore, and we had a wonderful time. We were able to take care of the personal business (getting our taxes filed and getting our house ready to sell - it is on the market); we saw many of our friends, though not all of them (only so many hours in a day); and we were able to take advantage of the great weather and went on a nice group hike lead by our very knowledgeable friend, Carol E. at Sycamore Grove (saw a Great Horned Owl in one of the trees). We were even able to attend church on Sunday, the day we had to head back home, and saw many of our old church family, though not all of them.
What has made this break so much better is that Jason and the girls did all right, while we were gone, and our friends (Joselyn B. and Joyce O.) did an excellent job. Jason's wounds even improved, a little, while we were gone, and I think they are going to continue to improve to the point of finally healing up. Speaking of healing up, Jason and I had a great conversation with one of the doctors over at Balboa Hospital, today, and he thinks that by late Fall, Jason could possibly be in the water again, and that is something Jason has wanted for these past five plus years. I will be adding more information on this as we continue in that positive direction, but for right now that's all I'm going to say.
When we saw the girls this morning they were very excited to have Grandma and Grandpa back home. They were both already asleep by the time we walked in the door last night. Linda and I checked in on Jason and the girls and told Joyce O. thank you, for all the help she provided, and within an hour later we were in bed ourselves. It truly was great getting to be back up in Livermore, but it was also, so very nice to be back in our own bed. We even got to stop and see David and his family on the way home and had dinner with them. Shortly after getting his boys to bed, we had to be on our way, and then we got home about two hours later. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.
What has made this break so much better is that Jason and the girls did all right, while we were gone, and our friends (Joselyn B. and Joyce O.) did an excellent job. Jason's wounds even improved, a little, while we were gone, and I think they are going to continue to improve to the point of finally healing up. Speaking of healing up, Jason and I had a great conversation with one of the doctors over at Balboa Hospital, today, and he thinks that by late Fall, Jason could possibly be in the water again, and that is something Jason has wanted for these past five plus years. I will be adding more information on this as we continue in that positive direction, but for right now that's all I'm going to say.
When we saw the girls this morning they were very excited to have Grandma and Grandpa back home. They were both already asleep by the time we walked in the door last night. Linda and I checked in on Jason and the girls and told Joyce O. thank you, for all the help she provided, and within an hour later we were in bed ourselves. It truly was great getting to be back up in Livermore, but it was also, so very nice to be back in our own bed. We even got to stop and see David and his family on the way home and had dinner with them. Shortly after getting his boys to bed, we had to be on our way, and then we got home about two hours later. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.
We have hope because Jesus went through all this for us! Praying right now!
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 53:7-10: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
So great to see you on Sunday and know how well everything is going! Blessings to all of your family!
ReplyDeleteWe have the hope of Heaven because of all Christ did. Lifting up prayer!
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 53:11-12 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Lifting up prayer to our Great High Priest right now!
ReplyDeleteHebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
God's promises are sure. He promises to be your Anchor in every storm! Praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHebrews 6:17-20a Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus...
Look to the Lord for all things! Lifting up prayers right now!
ReplyDeleteHebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Pour out your heart to the Lord! He hears! Continuing to pray!
ReplyDeletePsalms 42:1-5 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
Oh what comforting words! Know that I'm here praying!
ReplyDeleteDeuteronomy 31:6, 8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. (8) And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.