Our Healer

Our sovereign God is the ultimate Healer!! We are so grateful to Him for showing us His healing powers this past weekend. On Saturday evening Ken, my brother-in-law, suddenly collapsed. Since his breathing stopped, CPR was performed several times before he was air-lifted to a hospital. They fully expected to find a blood clot, but none was found. They finally concluded that he had an anaphylactic reaction to a mimosa tree he was cutting down. It still about gives me goose bumps when I think of how many times in that scenario he almost died. We were all pleading with God for his survival. He walked out of the hospital on Monday afternoon!!

As I am writing, Jeremy is in surgery, having the part of his brain removed that has caused him countless seizures and lots of misery. In his early twenties, he is unable to drive, hold down a job, operate any tools, etc. because of his seizures. His family and friends are praying for a miracle so that he can lead a normal life. I am so glad that God is a Healer!!

As I think of others with complicated and sometimes devastating illnesses, I simply must trust in God's grace, sovereignty, and healing abilities. If God does not choose to heal in this life, may He send immeasurable grace to persevere.

This and That

The gas shortage continues in our little town. Bill is able to get gas in Asheville, however, so we are okay. If any station has gas, there are usually long lines. You just hope that the station doesn't run out of gas just before you get there after waiting in line for maybe an hour. I saw an interesting sight the other day. The poor "smuck" waited a little too long. He and a buddy had to push his vehicle through the line . At least he made it into line.

Bill's truck let him down. He got to work, but couldn't turn off the key. Since he just filled it up with gas, he really didn't want to leave it running until it got empty. So he drove another hour home, disconnected a wire, and then took the van to work.

Have a blessed day!!