Nancy had a tough weekend. She found it almost impossible to sleep last night. She told Karen and Josh each that she felt pretty yucky when they sat with her today. So, when I came home from work around 4pm I got out the morphine and gave her some. She fell asleep quickly. Although it was sad to have to reintroduce that drug, it was good to see her sleeping peacefully again. KJ and I sat watching this gentle lady rest well for the first time since Friday night, and we gave thanks for the gift she is to our family. And Karen told me of sharing 2 Corinthians 4 with Nancy today, reminding her that, while our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. That's true for all of us, of course, most of us don't embrace this perspective on a daily basis though. We live far too easily in the visible, temporal universe far too much. It takes days like today to make us appreciate how good the gospel news really is.
Later we woke her up, and coaxed her into eating two helpings of Jell-O. Karen helped her consume this nourishment while I told the story of how she prepared me Jell-O each night for weeks after our wedding. Finally, when I asked for a break, she put the Jell-O away for 15 years. That's the good stuff, the stuff of this wonderful life we've had, and the stuff that makes this such a bittersweet time for us all.
Meanwhile, Nancy is very weak. Almost too weak for chemo. We see the doctor tomorrow.
Just pray that HIS will to be done over the next few days.
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Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers. I'm glad Nancy was able to rest some and pray that the visit to the doctor tomorrow will give you a clear sense of direction. And you are so right about the gospel news being so good - that we can fix our eyes on eternity and "things that are not seen" and try to remember that "we are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." Praying that you, Nancy, and all your family and loved ones will feel the supernatural strength and peace of God in the midst of your very real pain and struggles. With much love - Cindy Nore
It's morning in Europe so still nighttime in Philly - because of the time difference, we are always praying for you through every restful or sleepless night, so if you guys can't sleep, hope you can somehow be aware of and feel supported by the prayers on the other side of the world, praying for sleep and for all that happens in the day ahead.
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