Hmmm…lemme see…what am I grateful for this week?
Oh, you mean BESIDES the fact that my husband no longer has CANCER?
That one’s hard to top, for sure. I have cried a lot of happy tears this week, humbled and awed by God’s mercy in choosing to heal Matt’s body. But there is so much more that I can also be grateful for as we now stand on the other side of this journey:
- I’m grateful for friends who have walked this road with us, who have shared our burden, who have prayed for us and with us, and who are now rejoicing in our blessing.
- I’m grateful for believers across this country and around the world who have been interceding on our behalf, who have been faithfully praying for healing for Matt and for strength for our family.
- I’m grateful for the love that Matt and I share, and the way that this time of trial has strengthened our bond, deepened our commitment, and allowed us to honor our marriage vows to one another.
- I’m grateful for God’s word and the encouragement it is to me, for His promises that He gave to us of hope and healing and strength, for the truth that it speaks and the life that it gives.
- I’m grateful for our neighbors, our life group, and our families, who rallied around us and were truly our lifelines in our most desperate and stressful moments.
- I’m grateful for wonderful health insurance, access to top-notch medical care, and for the blessing of living in a country that is committed to funding research and development toward curing diseases like cancer.
- I’m grateful for our church, for Band of Brothers, for the Worship & Arts and Tech Teams, for the Studio and Promiseland ministries, for allowing us to continue to serve and live out our faith during this process.
- I’m grateful for those who have faithfully worn the purple wristbands – and who continue to do so.
As we climb out of this valley back onto level ground, we can see that even in the dark valley there was beauty. I know there will be more valleys in the days and years ahead, but for now, I’m content to dance on this mountaintop, rejoicing in LIFE.