Friday, July 24, 2009

Psalm 119


Today I prayed through a portion of Psalm 119:25-32

My soul clings to the dust;
Revive me according to Your word.
I have declared my ways, and You answered me;

Please teach me and Tom, Robert and Jenna YOUR statutes.
Make us understand the way of Your precepts;
So we will meditate on Your wonderful works.

May my soul, and Tom's soul and Robert's soul and Jenna's soul,
Melt from heaviness;
Strengthen us according yo Your word.

Remove from us the way of lying,
And grant us Your law graciously.
We have chosen the way of Truth; (I pray we will always choose Truth)

Your judgments have been laid before us.
May we cling to your testimonies;
O LORD, do not put us to shame!

May we run the course of Your commandments,
For You shall enlarge our hearts.

(Did you know, Tom actually has an enlarged heart? Yes, we have seen it on an x-ray)

This has been a tough week... Thank you for your continued prayers through his recovery!

Love, sabrina



Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Progress


Hello Family and Friends,

That big come-back that my son wrote in May was a little premature.
Tom hasn't been back in his motorcycle saddle since.

We are thankful that Tom is back to work. Light duty and not a full week. But, we are so very thankful. Today will be his first day back on patrol. (Prayers Please.)
He looks so handsome in his uniform.

Monday was his 2 month post radiation check-up. Doctor was hesitant to tell us that there is quite a bit more swelling than he would like to see. That explains why Tom continues to suffer pain and coughing attacks. That being said, we are so pleased with his endurance that he is slowly getting back for everyday living. He can mow the lawn and walk/run on the treadmill without having to rest. We even went on a short but fantastic trip to Yosemite last month.

We feel the hand of God daily!

My friend Trina who has one of the most wonderful hearts for the Lord... (Someday I want to grow up to be like her.) Said it best today,

May our eyes be fixed on Him, our heart longing for Him, and our thoughts focused on Him, seeking to glorify Him in all things.... content in what He has in our path!

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in need." Philippians 4:11-12

We love you Trina,
sabrina and family