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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Windows of Hope

Though we still have 5 weeks left in our treatment schedule, which I am sure will have many peaks and valleys, I am delighted to report that Joni has had some encouraging signs popping up now and then.  On two mornings this week Joni has expressed to me that she has felt a calm in her body that has not been there for a long time.  On another occasion she told me she was able to mentally process some thoughts easier than she usually can.  She reacted less severely to her roughest treatment on Wed and Fri.  These are precious events for us.  We realize that we are most likely in a lifetime struggle with Joni's condition but boy does it feel good when relief shows up.  Joni is now half way through her most rigorous treatment (IPAC).  She has taken six which were for Kristalyn, Brenton, Benjamin, Kaylianna, Christian and Justin (see other post for explanation).  Now 6 more for the older kids.  She continues to have her blood oxygenated, edta chelation, hydrogen peroxide, biological pushes, antibiotics and high dose vitamin c (60,000 mg) all through IV treatments.  She also detoxes by far-infrared saunas, ozone saunas, hydro-therapy colonics, epsom salt baths, himalayan salt baths, enemas and other techniques.  Those things along with a very good diet and some supplements are the responsibilities we have embraced to restore Joni's health.  This keeps us busy all day long but we are determined to act on the knowledge God has given us.  When we fulfill our responsibilities it is much easier to accept the results no matter what they may be.  Joni may never be completely cured but that is God's business.  Ours is to follow where He leads and do our part.

For all my chef friends out there, I cooked some chicken breasts on the hotel grill, and we invited a co-patient and her mother over for supper before their departure back home.  It is such a blessing to make friendships with such loving and caring people from all over.  Many of them have a strong faith in the Lord which confirms to me that God is doing a great work to advance His kingdom in this land even if it seems at times that all is doom and gloom.  I personally do not believe we are polishing a sinking ship.  God is doing amazing things across this world even if it is not as prevalent in our own country.  Wake up America and receive from the God of heaven and earth all the blessings given to those who trust in Him.  Going back to the grill thing, I must admit I was somewhat forced into it.  This guy just doesn't like to prepare food.  Grilling is about the only food preparation I can somewhat get into.  Where is Chef John Long from Floresville when I need him?

This week we enjoyed a visit from our dear friend Lori from back in the San Antonio area.  She came over Mon night and used essential oils to give Joni a great massage.  She also helped her do some exercises which will be used in the days ahead.  Her giving and joyful spirit was a beautiful example of the ministry we all can have when we empty ourselves of selfishness and live each day for the glory of God and the good of our neighbor.

I was reading in the Psalms this morning and wanted to just encourage you all in a thought if I may.
Ps 57 has such a wonderful message which I desire to be my message in the days ahead.  The background for this Ps is David fleeing from Saul.  As you read it you will find David pleading for God's mercy and taking refuge under the shadow of God's wing in the midst of calamities.  He mentions crying unto God for salvation from those who want to swallow him up.  David tells us his "soul" is among lions and among those that are set on fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues are sharp swords.  David tells us a net has been spread and a pit dug for him.  In other words, this man is in dire circumstances with no apparent way of escape.  But he does escape and here is how. First, his soul trusts in God.  What or who are you trusting?  Do our lives make it unmistakable to others that our trust is in God?  Second,  his comfort is under the shadow of God's wing.  Where do we seek comfort?  For some of us it is in a person, for others it is activity, for many it is food. Third, David expresses faith.  He says, "God will save me, He shall send forth His mercy from heaven."  I find myself often praying as the disciples did,  "Lord increase my faith."  Fourth, and perhaps most outstanding is verse 5. "Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Thy glory be above all the earth."  What? How does that fit into the context?  It fits perfectly when we get to the point in our lives where everything and I mean everything is about Him and not us.  It's easy to sing songs that say it's all  about God but that's lip service.  God is in the busy of doing an unexplainable work in the true saints of God and this passage reveals what it is.  In any circumstance I will have my heart fixed on Him (vs7). I will sing and give praise (vs8).  I will praise God among the people and the nations (vs9).
When we respond like this in any situation, we reveal the mercy, grace, and truth of the Living God.    We don't need to see healing to know God is real and performing miracles. We see it when the saints of God like David are exalting God even when he is running for his life and his soul is under attack.  I hope you will commit with me to have this passion.

I had an opportunity to act on this truth this week though in a far lesser degree and I hope to share it with you in the next post.  I am going to end now but I hope to write again later today or at the latest tomorrow.  God bless you all our friends and family for the outpouring of prayers, concern, cards, financial support and acts of true love.  We are most blessed.

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