As I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm always in the market for comfortable shoes, However, ordering things online can sometimes be tricky. I had seen the boots pictured above in a Facebook ad. They looked like they would serve me well and the price wasn't bad. So, I placed an order and waited for them to arrive. A few weeks later, I received a package from an unknown address. I couldn't imagine what the shrink-wrapped package shoved inside my mailbox contained. I soon pulled out what appeared to be two clown shoes. They were made of something similar to the plastic bag they came in and were about two sizes too big for my size 11 feet. I couldn't even be mad about losing the money on my purchase, because the laughter my friends and I had was priceless. They have been re-gifted a couple of times and even made an appearance in a floral arrangement.
Have you ever ordered something only to find out that it was not at all what you expected? Has life itself not quite turned out the way you wanted or hoped for? There will be times when we'll be able to sit back and laugh about the events going on around us, but there will also be times when all we can do is curl up and cry. Thankfully, no matter our circumstances, we have hope. That hope is found in Christ. The One who loves us and sustains us during our most trying times.
We are often offered the words of Paul in Romans chapter 8 as a source of comfort. 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Today, I'd like to focus on a few verses further as encouragement for any Christian facing difficult times. 35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? 37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. 38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
No matter what you may be facing today. Even if life hasn't turned out as you expected or even hoped for... He loves you.
How He Loves Us - David Crowder Band
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Thursday was Rusty’s birthday. We had just returned from MD Anderson the day before and were waiting on final recommendations. Thankfully, the cancer had not spread to his lungs, but it was confirmed to be in his foot again. I received a call from his oncologist that the surgeon recommends a below the knee amputation. It’s not the news anyone wants to hear, especially on their birthday. But considering the alternative, we were still very thankful that it was only in his foot. We don’t know when or where the surgery will take place yet. Only that amputation is the recommended course of action. For anyone, this would be a life-changing event. For Rusty, it will be a major adaptation. For 13 years, he has worked a schedule of 13 days on and 1 day off pretty consistently. I woke up yesterday morning with the song Fires on my mind. I immediately looked it up and then I teared up as I paid attention to the lyrics. There have been two different times in our almos...
Early last week, Rusty had an oncologist visit to review a recent Chest CT. These are done periodically to check his lungs since that’s the first place sarcoma likes to go. Everything still looked good. It seems the amputation has done its job at removing the cancer before it had time to spread. On Friday, he finally had the surgeon’s visit he’s been waiting on for months. He was released to start the prosthetic process. It’s been a long road to get him where he is right now. It will still be a while before his new leg is complete, he’s able to walk on his own, and then eventually go back to work, but we’re finally headed in the right direction. Thank you to everyone that has visited, called, texted, given us money, and most of all…prayed. We thank you all and we Thank God. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I THANK GOD - HOUSEFIRES Click here to receive an e...
If at first you don’t succeed… Rusty’s wound hasn’t healed like they want. He’s having another procedure later today to debride and reclose. He’s doing good over all and getting around well. Prayers for a successful surgery are appreciated.
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