Tuesday, March 10, 2009

March 10, 2009

WOW! March is a HUGE month for birthdays in our family. We celebrate the lives of Grandma Fink, who turned 93; hubby, Gary (69); grandchildren Kara (21), Kevin (18), Joseph (12) and Tyler Dorsett (8); nephews Matt (the BIG 40), Peter ( early 40s), Jimmy ( late 30s); and brother, Jim (61, I think). Each one is so unique in their own ways and we pray for a blessed year ahead for everyone. Gary and I are basking in the beauty of our Blue Ridge, GA mountains. Weather has been perfect. Health has been great. How BLESSED we are.
We look forward to visit from Kathy and Julie's families over Spring break week of April 6.
We'll miss Kristy's family this time.
1John 3:1 See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for He allows us to be called His children, and we really are.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March 3, 2009

We returned home from our LAST visit to my wonderful oncologist- as he released me today. He said there was a 1%-2% chance of something growing back- but NO treatments are needed at this time. What a joyous and thankful day it is..to know that by His Hand and your prayers I am healed. My mind is a blur as I look back over the days from January 15 forward. We daily felt His presence with us on this detour in our lives. We remembered His promise, "Lo I am with you always," and that we had nothing to fear. We are so blessed. We intend on leaving Florida Thursday for a month in Blue Ridge, GA where we hope to see some friends and family at our cabin. Again we thank each of you for keeping us in your prayers. Your love, concern, emails, cards, visits and 2 weeks of meals on wheels were all so deeply appreciated and treasured.
I'll close with Rick Warren's quote:
*Happy moments- Praise God
*Difficult moments- Seek God
*Quiet moments- Worship God
*Painful moments- Trust God
*Every moment- Thank God
Mark 11:24 Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.