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I (Becca) have loved the surprise of being in Michigan for the month of June. We are normally traveling in June, and while we would have thoroughly enjoyed the many visits we had scheduled with friends, churches, and family I am trying to savor the joy of being in West Michigan in June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have not seen Michigan in June in many years, I cant remember when, maybe 2008?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was running through a park that I have seen many times in July. I was struck by how beautiful these flowers are, and I knew immediately what they were, and what they are going to be, their potential. You see, my grandparents trained me to know berries…and these are going to blackberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lord, you see our potential when it seems all we feel and see are thorns and weeds. You know our beauty, you created us, and you know our true potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our kids are off an adventure that Chris and I had wanted to go on. They will spend a week with one of Chris’ brothers and his large family, all thanks to Chris’ parents who are stepping in for us. It is important for us that our children know their family and are known by their family. Time with family is a luxury we are not often afforded while living overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you Lord for J&P and their gifts to our family through their time and energy. We ask you, Lord, for your protection for them and our children as they adventure and make special memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we had the surprise of going for Chris’ blood draw to find out that his platelets are at 168 today. Yes, there is a 1 in front of the 68. We thought it was a typo, perhaps?…but the nurse did not see it as a typo. As a skilled medical provider she believed the number, she knew Chris’ potential when we didn’t. The Lord is doing wondrous things, Chris has a platelet number in the normal range! His platelets were 137 at his March physical, long before we knew there was a concern, and they were 69 on Friday. The rapid increase means that the bone marrow was compromised and that the treatment has been effective in restoring the bone marrow to a healthier state. Some of his other blood counts are not within normal, but they are “good” numbers for someone in cancer treatment. He had very low energy on Sunday and today and has enjoyed several naps to cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord, you know our potential to be salt and light in this world. You created your children intricately, masterpieces of your glory to fulfill your plans and purposes. Long ago, you knew of berries on the trail, trips with grandparents, of 168 platelets. Thank you for your omniscience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eph 2:10 For we are God\u2019s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. NLT <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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