Three weeks ago

It was three weeks ago, today that Dave's doctors thought he might not pull through this thing. Today, we're actually waiting to hear if he will be coming home today or sometime this weekend. What an incredible three weeks it has been.

I'm fairly confident that everyone involved in this drama has learned something valuable from this experience. We certainly have.

We have always thought of ourselves as a fairly "prepared" family, but we know now that we're not as prepared as we should be. We need proper life insurance, we need wills, we need more savings, the list goes on.

However, we are grateful that we have some food storage... it has been a great blessing. We are grateful that we have camping equipment (i.e. a good cooler) to save us from our dead refrigerator, and we are especially grateful that we have you all in our lives. I know that I've probably said that many time in this blog... but I seriously don't think that I can say it enough.

Dave and I received a card yesterday from a family who very recently lost their young son. I want to share with you the message that was in this card... it reads:

For I will restore health to you... says the Lord. - Jeremiah 30:17 (RSV)

God bless you with returning health
and comfort from above,
God grant you peace and happiness,
surround you with His love,
And may the sweet assurance
of His constant love and care
Be yours today and every day-
This is my special prayer.

I can't tell you how much this card meant to Dave and to me. It really touched us that the Roach family, who are going through such turmoil at this time, would take the time to chose such a beautiful and heart warming message for our family.

Thank you so much, Glenna, Mike and Hailey. Our hearts and prayers are with you as well.