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Psalm 31:14-15a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I trust in you, Lord;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I say, \u201cYou are my God.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My times are in your hands<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Twice this week I heard Ecclesiastes 3 preached. OK Lord, I am listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a time for everything, yet our times are in his hands\u2026this is what I needed to be reminded of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past week has been full, oh so full, of times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times in the hospital for Chris\u2019 2nd round of chemo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like the Chris we all know and love he defied odds and his methotrexate levels dropped so fast that the nurse said, \u201cI didn’t know they could drop that fast\u201d.  We are so thankful he is responding well; and because of the quick drop he only had to be in hospital for 3 days, rather than the usual 4-5 days.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times of frustration and disappointment as we adjust to things out of our control.  One example, one of the chemo medications that is important for Chris was not approved by our insurance.  Thankfully, it can be purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times of sending our kids off to their new school.  They were greeted with smiles and messages of: \u201cWow, I didn’t know you would be back!\u201d and a loud announcement of \u201cI\u2019ve been waiting for you!!!\u201d as well as a seat at the table promptly opened for one of our kids.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times of tears as at times some of our windows of tolerance are quite narrow in light of sudden and numerous changes and the grief still felt.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times of fun and laughter as the kids chase turkeys that walk past our home and as we bury each other in fall leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times of decisions and discernment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times of celebration as Chris turned 45!!  We celebrated with good food, family time, and a short bike ride just because we could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are holding tight to the One who holds us and all of our times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to so many who are holding us up in prayer and providing practical gifts to show His love to us.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The kids came to the hospital on day 2 of Chris’s second round – here we are in the hospital lobby before Chris walked back up to his room. He felt good enough to get out of the room for a bit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Prayer Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris’s next 3-5 day hospitalization has moved to Monday, Nov 4 so we won’t be in the hospital over the weekend, which is better for our family life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We thank God that the steroids have reduced Chris’s overall pain to a manageable level that he can walk and bike a few miles. Please pray for discernment as he starts reducing the amount of steroids, prayers for healing both from cancer and nerve pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers for discernment as we help the kids continue to adjust to so many changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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