Mask Time

The time is gettting closer............

Allison and Cindy left for Bloomington yesterday afternoon for the start of some tests and to get fitted for her radiation mask. Don't ask me what the mask is all about, I just know that you need one. I am sure it is to protect your face and areas that do not require treatment. Tomorrow (10/27), Allison will have a procedure to install "BB's" into her skull. The way I understand, and I could be wrong, they are used as markers to make sure she's lined up for the radiation treatments.

Cindy and I thank you all for the prayers and we ask that you continue during this nerving time. Also keep Tyler and Timothy in your prayers as the three of us learn to manage more time together and take care of the house while Mom is in Bloomington with sis.

Yesterday , Pastor Jim, gave a message that I really needed to hear. Isn't amazing how

God works that way? It was about how God allows to be overwhelmed so we draw closer to Him. Over the years I am sure many of you have heard "He won't allow you to go through more than you can handle". Well, that's not the way that verse should be interepreted. I Cor. 10:13 talks about temptation and that God will provide a way out of that temptation. It doesn't say that you won't be tested or go through trials. In fact plan being overwhelmed at some point! It's about our Heavenly Father wanting that relationship and wants us to cast our burdens to Him. If we only had to go through small things, eventually some would think they didn't need Him anymore. As for me, I am now trying to let go, because I can't fix the situation on my own.

I would be a liar if I didn't admit that I have felt overwhelmed a lot lately. I know my wife has been too. As all of you know it is a lot harder to have your children go through something like this rather than yourself. But, with God's help, we will overcome! And we will be stronger because of it.

Until next time..............

James 1: 2-4

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Trent