The Wait April 17 thru April 20

Hello to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and everyone out there that might be reading this blog. If you are reading it, it must mean you care and we care for you.

Last I wrote was Wednesday and here it is Sunday already. I have never in my life wanted time to fly as much as now, but at the same time I want it to stand still.

Brock worked last Thursday and Friday. He feels so blessed when he is at the office. There are so many people there with a care givers heart. He appreciates so much each and every one of you.

We knew it was going to be a busy weekend and it was!

We started our Saturday with Baptism. Brock was brought up in the church, but somehow was just never baptized. It was important to him to have this outward sign of his inward commitment to Jesus Christ our Lord. I joined him, as well as Brock's son Scott, my daughter, Jill and her husband Larry. Paster Bob performed this ceremony for us.





Later in the day we had a family wedding. It is a young Christian couple and very refreshing to share in their special day. We enjoyed being with family.



On Sunday the church service was very special. We had communion, a meaningful sermon and some of our favorite songs.



A few hours later we attended the birthday party of our grandkids turning 4 and 5. It's still another month for one of them, but since Grandpa won't feel much like a party, they decided they would share their day with each other. It's heartwarming watching their joy, especially during the "Happy Birthday" song. They are so sweet and very loving.

A friend of Brock's, Ken Nogan, from Pittsburgh stopped by to visit on his way to Chicago late in the afternoon. He brought his guitar and blessed us with some songs, at least one that he had written himself. Two of the songs were based on the following scripture:

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.

Psalms 46 1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though it's waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. verse 10 Be still , and know that I am God; I will be exhaulted among the nations, I will be exhaulted in the earth.
Thanks Ken, for coming all this way for us, for the comfort and the special prayer.

Brock is still feeling exceptionally well. His jaundice is less than minimal, I would say he's not jaundice at all. That is an answer to prayer. He says he will feel silly walking in the hospital feeling as good as he does.

God Bless each and every one of you.
And don't forget...

Our God is an AWESOME God!
Chris