I just finished reading Keli’s post from yesterday and was reminded once again how much I love this woman. She is a rock to me when I feel like everything is chaos. The Lord uses her daily to encourage me and inspire me to remain positive and optimistic. I just had to start this post by saying “I love you” to the dearest person in my life…Keli. By the way, it’s not fair when your wife makes you cry when you are just trying to read a blog.
It was time to change the theme of the blog site. Welcome to the new and improved look. I like the symbolism of the color palette. I hope you do, too.
Today has been a good day. Actually, this week has been a good week. Besides some stomach issues, I have felt great. I think Steve’s stem cells are energizing me.
Thank you, big brother! I have done productive work as well as getting in my walking and all the things the doctor would have me do while in the hospital. I saw Dr. Berdeja when I was walking my second mile this afternoon. I let him know that I am ready to get out of this place and do my walking at home. I think he liked that.
Keli is working today, so I have been alone, except when mom came and visited and brought me lunch. See, mothers can still spoil their babies.
I always enjoy my time with mom. She is such a godly woman and loves her boys and family so much. She is a great role model for me as a parent.
Well, my laps have consisted of listening to Christian contemporary music. I am not sure if the nurses ever see my crying on my walk, but I tell you, I have some wonderful moments with our Savior. I told Pastor Howard about a song that I heard on Monday before the church staff came to visit me. That same song was the second song I listened to today. It is a Chris Tomlin song, “Famous One,” I am already anticipating the Hermitage congregation singing this song when I get back to leading worship. It spoke to me in a fresh way on Monday and today. I would encourage you to go to YouTube and check it out. I think you will see as I am on this journey and others who are anticipating a miracle from the Father, would find a great testimony in the song. If you listen to it, please put yourself in the context of the song and be reminded of how our Lord is the Almighty, Everpresent Savior.
The song that is playing right now is one that Keli quoted in her blog. “I’m Amazed” paints a picture of our Father dancing and singing over us. Okay, if you don’t know that song, check it out, too (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qVkzdK6N20). Be assured today that our Lord is in the business of doing a marvelous work in all of our lives…so let Him.
In case you can’t tell, my mind is clicking. During these last few months, I must admit that my mind has not always been “running on all cylinders” when it comes to clarity of thought. I don’t know if that is because of all the medicine that I have taken, or maybe it is just what happens when a blond goes bald.
Okay, that was funny to me.
Anyway, I am thankful for my rediscovered clarity of thought. As I told Pastor Howard and the staff this past Monday, I have never really had a strong immune system my entire life. I went on to say that with my new immune system I expect to have more energy. That actually brought some laughter from the staff. If you know me, you know I am a fairly energetic person. So…all that to say…watch out, Sam is coming back with a new and stronger energy than before. Pastor did ask if that meant I would dance more when leading worship. No worries, Pastor, I will keep my composure.
Linda, my mother-in-law, told me today that she was enjoying sitting outside in the beautiful weather. I am looking forward to spring and enjoying the beauty of nature. I hope wherever you may be you are feeling the warmth of the Spirit. Even though I am stuck inside and can only look at the beautiful blue sky today, my heart and soul are basking in the assurance that the Lord is with me.
Blessings,
Sam