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The disease is on the move. I know it. Bev knows it. I can't help but be inspired by Bev's attitude. She knows what is happening in her own body and yet there is a positive faith-filled response as she faces the challenge of what lies ahead. For me, one minute I am inspired but a short time…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (16)
BEV: Last Friday we attended a special clinic for the assessment of my condition. It was a much more pleasant experience that I was expecting. The clinic was down stairs, so away from the general clinics, much quieter and with only a small number of “ordinary looking” people in…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (15)
BEV: This is what I wrote in my journal this morning. "Two months since the official diagnosis! A marked decline noted physically, still holding on emotionally, thriving spiritually. But I'm starting to wonder at what lies ahead with all the emphasis from God on His care for me/us and…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (14)
If there is one scripture verse or passage that is very appropriate (and one of Bev's favourites) it's 2 Corinthians 4/16 NLT "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day". I am privileged to walk with Bev every day as…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (13)
BEV: A friend of ours sent me a copy of a book by Rev, David Watson, called "Fear No Evil". David wrote of his journey with liver cancer which was eventually the cause of his death. I was particularly drawn to a letter sent by David's doctor and one section of that letter: "It…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (12)
BEV: As each day brings reminders of the activity of the disease and its relentless progress the verse that sits so close to me is 2 Cor 4:16. "...though outwardly we are wasting away....." In the RSV the word is translated "being disabled" and it is just like that!! " BUT…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (11)
When you pray for us, what is it that you seek as you intercede on our behalf? May we make a suggestion? Please pray that we will have a growing, maturing "Kingdom" perspective on our circumstances; especially the issues associated with motor neuron disease. The "natural"…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (10)
Psalm 73 is becoming increasingly significant on this journey. This psalm - more than any other I can call to mind at the moment - touches on some of the great questions of life. The bottom line is that the psalmist breaks through to a wonderful insight i.e. it is not the journey that counts so…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (9)
Bev: One thing that Mike and I pray for each day is "Grace for the day". We can't do anything about yesterday. It's gone and, like the manna in the wilderness, there are no left-overs of grace to be added to today's provision. We are also learning that tomorrow's grace…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (8)
"We are praying for you both". So many people have given us their assurance that they will do this. Some have acknowledged that such a promise sounds so trite but they really mean what they are saying. The effort of some to avoid the possibility of sounding clichéd has been…read more
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