getting ready for battle.....

Every day is a battle.
Spiritual, physically, emotional and sometimes mental.
My Dad is dealing with all those battles possible at this time. But battles are won each and every day, not always won in the way 'we' would see them....I know Dad's condition is grave and worrisome. But for this moment in time, he continues to be pain free and at home where he can rest in his own bed, eat the food his wife makes and contentment is simple. The battle within the physical is going to be moving ahead, the strategy will alter as he is going to go for the mediastinoscopy the Doctors require before seeing Oncology brought into the picture. Spiritual, we pray for God to breathe strength into his slight and frail human body, that He would give the gift of endurance and patience to Mom as she walks this walk along beside Dad, daily. Praying that Dad's own spirit would be gathering forces for the battle that is yet to come, and those heavenly guardians would surround him keeping him safe and secure in God's hands whilst he wages war on that which has caused him to deteriorate physically over these past few months.

Great friends have been allies, sending prayers, concern and care, warm hugs and even a jar or two of home-made soup (thanks L.)- all gestures of friendship and love. All have been welcomed and we are so thankful.....the Lord has supplied us with a wealth of "pillars" to hold us up, care for us and encourage us as we continue this difficult walk.

There are blessings to be found even in the gray days.