A Good Day

Yesterday after church and dinner, we had an Anointing Service for Leland and 3 others, all dear friends two of whom are struggling with cancer also, and the other with multiple health problems.

There are scarcely words to describe the love, simple sincerety and intense faith expressed there on behalf of these four who are suffering with problems even modern medicine cannot solve.  Our Pastor led out, and all the elders and most of their wives were there also.  It is very special when one of those elders and his wife happen to be Leland's sister and brother-in-law, with whom we are very close.  But we felt close to every single person there, all of them dear friends.  The Spirit of God was very near and we know beyond a shadow of doubt that God has taken all these prayers on our behalf as well as the the other three and will do the very best for each one according to His divine knowlege and love for each one.  There were tears, and many hugs, and such a tide of love from everyone all day yesterday, we are humbled; we have always appreciated our family and friends, but now in this circumstance even more so.

On another note, Leland is still calm, filled with faith, and grateful for yesterday's service.  He is faithful following his protocol, and has been making the fresh juice while I prepare our food.  He is smiling, humorous at times, resting when he needs to; patient and uncomplaining.  A very good patient.

One piece of good news, Dr. D told us upon reviewing Leland's  latest blood work, that two of the numbers there give him even more hope for recovery. We of course were glad to hear that-we will take every piece of good news! Knowing that God is in control though is the best news ever, and we cherish that above all.