For some reason I like to speak in word pictures. I learned what they were from a study we did with our good friends Jim and Mary Ann Talley years ago. I've been using them all my life, but they gave them a name for me.
It's as if Sheri and I are in a marathon race. In the beginning there's all the hubbub of the start, all the spectators, banners and the like. Now we are on the race course, a mile or so in. The crowds are smaller, the pomp and glitter are over. Now the real work begins. Along the way, many will help us at water station (food, prayer, house cleaning), and cheering from the road sides. Thank you for that. We know God is with us in this race. I also believe He gives us a personal responsibility to fight and stay positive. The finish is still a long ways off, there is lots of work to do. Keep praying that the chemo does it's work, and that our chins stay up. There will be times we will grow tired and frustrated (mainly me!). Stick with us through this thing, we look forward to the finish line where we can celebrate with our friends!!
Brett
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Don't worry about the pit stops - we got'cha covered!
Sheri - it was great to see you Thursday...you look wonderful :O)
Andrea
verse for the day...and the race..."Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40:31 ...continuing to pray and looking up , Joan K
Brett & Sheri . . .
Love the marathon analogy and the rainbow picture. We are all huddled around the water stations, ready to help when you are thirsty. And we are cheering as loud as we can from the sidelines! And the Lord hears our prayers:)
We love you,
D & Crew
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