At the end of June, Dee and I headed to the Black Hills (SD) to see our children, as well as our granddaughter Montana. Just before the 4th of July I got a call from Bennett. He had thrown his back out, and was unable to drive to the hospital to see Amy. Needless to say, I got the first flight out to Houston to be with them. Over the next four days, I observed one of the greatest struggles - the struggle for life. Amy's condition remains serious, and I know they would appreciate your prayer.
Dee and I have spoken about the blessing of health in our lives - and in the lives of our children. Most of the time I don't even think about it. But when a close friend, even younger than me, goes through such a struggle, I am reminded of that blessing. While I know that Heaven is the ultimate healing, we want Amy to be with us for years to come.
How do you deal with this kind of situation in your life? How do you pray when a friend of family member is near death?
May God grant you simple joys in your life every day. And may you not take those joys for granted.
2 comments:
I'm reminded daily that life is difficult and beyond precious at the same time. Maybe it's because life is so uncertain that it becomes so valuable. Thanks for your transparency Mark. I will pray for all to have good health & strength for the journey.
P.S - I look forward to reading your future blogs!
I have watched many times in my own family and our church the wrenching that cancer puts everyone through. But I have also seen how God's people step up when they are needed. When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and my daughter with cervical cancer within two years of each other, we were floored. But God has been gracious and His people, loving and kind. We have been cancer free for 12 years. We have learned the value of life and the joy of God's provision. Rich Mullins said it best; "Our God is an Awesome God"
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