Okay, so no one’s in the hospital. And hopefully, HOPEFULLY, this week will be our last time to make that trek, too!
Matt had his final scheduled treatment on Monday. That means he’s home this week and has been puttering around the house, doing important things like catching up on tv shows, getting in his facebook hours, and taking lots of rests. But today he did something different. He went with me to my weekly Bible study. We’ve been studying Genesis 1-11 and knowing how interested Matt is in “beginnings and endings” (i.e., Genesis and Revelation), I allowed him to tag along with me. The women were very gracious in welcoming him and joining in discussions with him.
And at the end, they did something that touched my heart: they anointed Matt and prayed over him for healing. The room was thick with God’s presence as I believe He came near to us in that moment. Today, I’m grateful for Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals. I’m grateful for women of faith who, by being humble servants, are lifted up as mighty warriors in God’s kingdom.  I’m grateful for their compassion and tenderness toward my husband.
But most of all, I’m grateful that no matter what lies ahead of us, I know there’s nothing to fear.