First of all thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers over the last year. We have decided to create a blog to have an outlet for anyone who is interested in updates on Lances condition a place to come and be informed. The title of the blog "A future and a hope" comes from Jeremiah 29:11, which is a verse that has given our family alot of comfort through these challenging times. Because as my Dad has said, no matter what happens we have already won! I would encourage you to pass on the location of this site to anyone that you may believe would be interested in updates. -Justin



Saturday, February 12, 2011

God's Goodness

Has an unexpected event caused you to more deeply experience God's goodness?

I read that question somewhere awhile ago.... Didn't really think much about it then, but I can tell you now the answer is YES!! The morning of our 30th anniversary (July 2009) when we ran over to the lab for blood work for Lance, never did we think we would be sitting in the doctors office an hour later hearing he had Leukemia..... We have never been so scared....yet have never felt so safe.... We have never felt so helpless....yet been so taken care of.... God and all the people He has put around us....have held us up, encouraged us, loved and supported us.... We have experienced God's goodness over and over..... not only from those who know us but from so many we have never even met..... God's word has been a constant for us, our foundation---Firm Foundation--- When He says, " I will never leave you nor forsake you...." He means it!! When God says, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope...." He means it!! We have said all along that we know we have a future and a hope, whether it is here or with our God in heaven..... but I'm so thankful for each day He gives us together here!!

Now I suppose after all that....you'd like to hear an update on Lance!! At his appointment yesterday they told us that his doctor is gone next week so we don't have to come back down for 2 weeks!! They are not going to lower his steroids yet as he does have a little rash again. Praying that goes away as he is so ready to get off them. They did tell us if we have any problems and they gave us a list of things to watch for, to just call and we can see another doctor. Lance worked really hard this week to try and do more to build up his strength and I think he over did it as he hasn't been anywhere but the couch and bed all day today! It is hard to tell how much is to much and if its a good day he wants to take advantage of it!! And if you know Lance he is an all or nothing kind of person! I know we still have a long road ahead of us till this is over, but I just really wanted to say thank you to God and to everyone for all of your love and care!!
Penny
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  1. nickFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Well, Penny, after that message, I won't feel badly about missing the church service to work in the nursery tomorrow morning. Love, Nancy

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  2. KarinFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Love this post, Penny. I love reading your blog because you guys are so uplifting--not matter what is happening to you, you always depend on God for help. He gives you the strength and it's so awesome to see it in action. Big hugs!!

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