How do I spell "relief"?
No nausea!!
Yesterday offered a break in the nausea
And it was wonderful:)
And today has continued the trend.
Yay!
I am very thankful
Did I mention that I am VERY thankful:)
But I'm also very desirous with the break in the nausea
That I don't stop living one day at a time.
It is so easy for me not to do this.
What I mean by this is...
With no nausea today
I get excited that the nausea is gone
And I make plans to live based on "no nausea"
And then if it comes back tomorrow
I am crushed and discouraged and descend into darkness
All because instead of simply living each day
Being content with this day
And trusting God for this day
Because "each day has enough trouble of it's own"
I input my own expectations and plans
Which when they don't turn out
Can be crushing:(
Lord, help me each day
Whether there is nausea or no nausea
Pain or no pain
An advance or a setback
"In everything to give thanks"
To today be grateful for today
Whether it is for another day to live and love and learn
Or it is the day that will be the entrance into life after death
(I haven't forgot the question!)
Enough of my ramblings for today:)
May your "today" be blessed,
Dave
I was just praying for you that you would be encouraged today knowing we serve an amazing God. I then looked to see if you had updated and was so encouraged myself to see your post and your continued focus on Christ! Continuing to pray for you and Cindy daily!!
ReplyDeleteYAY for no nauesa!! Thanks be to God!! So happy to here of the relife, even for a short period of time, but lord willy for a long while. Love you pastor Dave and am keeping you and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to hear you were making nachos and enjoying them! We continue to pray for the miraculous and that will include the desire to live in the now! We love you!
ReplyDeleteRu and Steve
Savor each day, Dave. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Waking up on the green side of the grass (and without nausea) is truly a blessing. Cliff was not affected with nausea, but he just couldn't tolerate the taste of any food. I felt so sad as each day passed without him being able to manage one bite of food. He knew his time on earth was nearly over and we were blessed to spend that remaining time together. God granted him his wish to die at home and I will be forever grateful for that time we spent together. Take care, my friend, and I hope to see you out and about from time to time. Bev
ReplyDeleteSuper yay!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you had an encouraging day and I continue to pray for more of those.
ReplyDeleteCelebrating with you! It is such relief to not feel bogged down by nausea. It's amazing how good it feels. We love you.
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ReplyDeleteThis is greatly encouraging. Thanks for ministering to us!
ReplyDeleteLove, Jim & Anna
The prayer I keep coming back to day after day for you is that God would turn this sickness into a testimony, that whatever odds are stacked against you would only serve to increase glory given the Name of Jesus through your healing. That is still my prayer, but I just wanted to say thank you for helping us see Jesus through your suffering as well. Your willingness to share these moments with us is a real gift and a guiding light for all of us who will inevitably have to walk similar roads sooner or later. I've been particularly grateful for your wisdom and encouragement ever since you shared with our Weds. morning pastors group (after our first joint Good Friday service): you encouraged and thanked us for working together in unity as "the Church of Kitsap County." We've been referring to all the churches in Kitsap as *one Church* by that name ever since! Your affirmation of our efforts still meant and means a lot--and it still carries momentum. Thank you for being a father not only to the fatherless, but a father of the church, who has touched so many lives with the love of Jesus and the Father's blessing.
ReplyDeleteThis is the psalm I prayed over you this morning:
"May God be gracious to [you] and bless [you]
and make his face to shine upon [you],
that his way may be known on earth,
his saving power among all nations.
Let all the people praise you, O God;
let all the people praise you!" (Ps. 67:1-3).
Thanking Jesus with you! Hopefully this will stay until your next chemo round. For many people, it becomes cyclical. Which is good because a perosn knows "this too shall pass."
ReplyDeleteThankful for this update. We'll keep praying daily for you, your family, your ministries, and your healthcare team. Love you Pastor Dave!-Steiner 7
ReplyDeleteYour every post keeps me encouraged. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteAh, I struggle with the same dilemma I think. That fine line between living for today and faith for tomorrow when I am experiencing distress wanting to only "feel hopeful" through it all. Blessings for all you do, your family & who you are. Nelson House is awesome because of you.
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