Waiting
I had not expected to hear the results of my CT scan (from a week ago) until my Dr. appointment on Wednesday. But when Maureen called from the office on Friday, I thought she might be calling with the results. No, she just needed to change my appointment to Thursday. That is fine.
We are beginning the season of Advent now, a time of waiting. So we all wait sometimes.
Last week
I was glad to celebrate Thanksgiving with family last week! (One never knows about the weather, but it worked out.) Mom and Dad drove down from Fairview/Comins. Bonnie and Charlie drove in from Erie, PA (with Penny the sweet dog). And Carrie drove in from Philadelphia (and gets the prize for the longest distance!). We all met at Allan's for dinner on Thursday. Uncle Buel and Aunt Betty and cousin Larry came over too (the rest of their family is out west). James, Sarah, Kendall, Eric, Jason, Kaitlin, Heather, A.J. (and the new puppy), Kevin Bargy (who stopped in).... It was so good to see everyone!
Friday, Mom and Dad went to the zoo with John and me to see the butterfly house and the aviary, but we (bundled up and) saw lots of outdoor animals as well. (Our Royal Oak tourist trip.) That evening, John's mom came over for dinner. Saturday morning, the folks left, and later Carrie left (as the weather looked more active on Sunday).
Saturday night, I realized my legs were a bit swollen. Oops! I must have been on my feet too much. They recovered quickly though.
Sunday night, our Disciple Bible study theme was the "Songs of the Heart" from Psalms. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Brutal honesty. Flowery praise. It's all in there. I am drawn to different parts each time I study them.
I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my supplications.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore, I will call on him as long as I live.
The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
"O Lord, I pray, save my life!"
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
our God is merciful.
the Lord protects the simple;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest,
for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
For you have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling.
I walk before the Lord
in the land of the living.
I kept my faith, even when I said,
"I am greatly afflicted".....
What shall I return to the Lord
for all his bounty to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the Lord,
I will pay my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.....
Psalm 116 (selected verses)
I especially liked that part about "I walk before the Lord in the land of the living".
It is very intentional.
I am thankful to God for breath and all of life.
I am thankful to family and friends for all your care and attention and prayers...
Thanks for reading!
And may God bless you!
I had not expected to hear the results of my CT scan (from a week ago) until my Dr. appointment on Wednesday. But when Maureen called from the office on Friday, I thought she might be calling with the results. No, she just needed to change my appointment to Thursday. That is fine.
We are beginning the season of Advent now, a time of waiting. So we all wait sometimes.
Last week
I was glad to celebrate Thanksgiving with family last week! (One never knows about the weather, but it worked out.) Mom and Dad drove down from Fairview/Comins. Bonnie and Charlie drove in from Erie, PA (with Penny the sweet dog). And Carrie drove in from Philadelphia (and gets the prize for the longest distance!). We all met at Allan's for dinner on Thursday. Uncle Buel and Aunt Betty and cousin Larry came over too (the rest of their family is out west). James, Sarah, Kendall, Eric, Jason, Kaitlin, Heather, A.J. (and the new puppy), Kevin Bargy (who stopped in).... It was so good to see everyone!
Friday, Mom and Dad went to the zoo with John and me to see the butterfly house and the aviary, but we (bundled up and) saw lots of outdoor animals as well. (Our Royal Oak tourist trip.) That evening, John's mom came over for dinner. Saturday morning, the folks left, and later Carrie left (as the weather looked more active on Sunday).
Saturday night, I realized my legs were a bit swollen. Oops! I must have been on my feet too much. They recovered quickly though.
Sunday night, our Disciple Bible study theme was the "Songs of the Heart" from Psalms. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Brutal honesty. Flowery praise. It's all in there. I am drawn to different parts each time I study them.
I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my supplications.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore, I will call on him as long as I live.
The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
"O Lord, I pray, save my life!"
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
our God is merciful.
the Lord protects the simple;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest,
for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
For you have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling.
I walk before the Lord
in the land of the living.
I kept my faith, even when I said,
"I am greatly afflicted".....
What shall I return to the Lord
for all his bounty to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the Lord,
I will pay my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.....
Psalm 116 (selected verses)
I especially liked that part about "I walk before the Lord in the land of the living".
It is very intentional.
I am thankful to God for breath and all of life.
I am thankful to family and friends for all your care and attention and prayers...
Thanks for reading!
And may God bless you!
