In case you are wondering why my blogs haven't been like they were when I first started, no tid bits, not quotes...no pictures
It's because we have yet to get internet at home, so all my updates have been from work, when the moment hits me..
Stayed tuned for the tidbits, quotes and pictures!!!!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Waiting Rooms
Today one of our patients came in to pick up her contacts..and, as usual, I ask her how she is doing...her reply was "don't ask, not that well"
Naturally, I probe a little...
Turns out her husband of 20 years has cancer, he has gone through chemo twice and now the cancer has spread all over his body and into his bones...she says she has been unable to break down because she is being strong for her husband. She goes on to share that he is the love of her life and she doesn't know where she would be without him or what she will do..the obvious love she has for her husband radiates as she shares...
The sheer emotion of sharing with me, had her gasping for breathe..so I did what was on my heart, I walked into the waiting room and asked her if I could pray for her.
We cried out to Jesus together, in the waiting room of my work, in front of 2 co-workers and one other patient..but I didn't care!!!
I was just obeying my Lord.
My heart aches for her and her husband, not only for the loss they are going through but for the love they have shared with each other, to feel like it is being taken away from you, that has to be scary.
As Lynda left the office, her last words were "Not my will, but His will"
Even in the midst of losing her husband, she is able to call upon the strength of the Lord and completely lean on Him. AMAZING!, the faith she demonstrated for me today...Funny how I thought I would be the one blessing her with my prayers!!!!!
Naturally, I probe a little...
Turns out her husband of 20 years has cancer, he has gone through chemo twice and now the cancer has spread all over his body and into his bones...she says she has been unable to break down because she is being strong for her husband. She goes on to share that he is the love of her life and she doesn't know where she would be without him or what she will do..the obvious love she has for her husband radiates as she shares...
The sheer emotion of sharing with me, had her gasping for breathe..so I did what was on my heart, I walked into the waiting room and asked her if I could pray for her.
We cried out to Jesus together, in the waiting room of my work, in front of 2 co-workers and one other patient..but I didn't care!!!
I was just obeying my Lord.
My heart aches for her and her husband, not only for the loss they are going through but for the love they have shared with each other, to feel like it is being taken away from you, that has to be scary.
As Lynda left the office, her last words were "Not my will, but His will"
Even in the midst of losing her husband, she is able to call upon the strength of the Lord and completely lean on Him. AMAZING!, the faith she demonstrated for me today...Funny how I thought I would be the one blessing her with my prayers!!!!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Cave Junction,...not Crescent City
We had a really good weekend!! Friday night just the two of us hung out and watched movies and just enjoyed each other, then on Saturday we ran some errands then made a dessert and headed out to Ontario. We went to my uncles home for a going away party for my brother and his family. After years of living in Ontario, David, my brother is moving his family to Cave Junction, Oregon. They leave at the end of this month, and I will truly miss them.
I say goodbye with mixed feelings, I am happy for them to be chasing their dreams, yet selfishly sad for me. I have enjoyed watching my brother become a husband, a father and an extraordinary man of God. He has been an example to so many people around him, he has been my dads best friend, he has been Jenna's rock, and his children's hero, but somehow, to me, he has remained "my little brother"..
I do realize that he is no longer "little", but he will always remain my brother..
So, I will miss them and their family so much, but I am so proud of who he has become that I just can't wait to see what more the Lord does in their lives!!!
I don't want to make this into a huge "goodbye" post because I refuse to say goodbye just "see you later"...it is with tremendous joy that I do say "see you later" to David, Jenna, Caleb, Gracie and Luke..I can't wait to come visit you all!!
You will all be in my prayers, and I'm looking forward to what the Lord is gonna do through you and in you!!!!
To top off our weekend, I went to Travis's softball game!!!!! He is really good!!!
They didn't win, but he played so well, and Becky came with her dad and we had a chance to just catch up!!!
One last surprise was last night, Travis's parents came over to bring his birthday present...a new barbecue!!!!!
It was so nice to see them, and to have them in our new home, I want to make more of an effort to connect with Karen because she is my family, so it was nice to see them and so sweet of them to bring the bbq down..so now we have no excuse to NOT have people over..so let the parties begin!!:)
I say goodbye with mixed feelings, I am happy for them to be chasing their dreams, yet selfishly sad for me. I have enjoyed watching my brother become a husband, a father and an extraordinary man of God. He has been an example to so many people around him, he has been my dads best friend, he has been Jenna's rock, and his children's hero, but somehow, to me, he has remained "my little brother"..
I do realize that he is no longer "little", but he will always remain my brother..
So, I will miss them and their family so much, but I am so proud of who he has become that I just can't wait to see what more the Lord does in their lives!!!
I don't want to make this into a huge "goodbye" post because I refuse to say goodbye just "see you later"...it is with tremendous joy that I do say "see you later" to David, Jenna, Caleb, Gracie and Luke..I can't wait to come visit you all!!
You will all be in my prayers, and I'm looking forward to what the Lord is gonna do through you and in you!!!!
To top off our weekend, I went to Travis's softball game!!!!! He is really good!!!
They didn't win, but he played so well, and Becky came with her dad and we had a chance to just catch up!!!
One last surprise was last night, Travis's parents came over to bring his birthday present...a new barbecue!!!!!
It was so nice to see them, and to have them in our new home, I want to make more of an effort to connect with Karen because she is my family, so it was nice to see them and so sweet of them to bring the bbq down..so now we have no excuse to NOT have people over..so let the parties begin!!:)
Friday, June 6, 2008
We didn't want to do it...BUT we are so glad we did!!!
Do you ever just want to sit on the couch and watch T.V.??
WE DO TOO!!!!
However, this T.V. watching has brought us to our current state of complacency in our "fitness" life.
So a HUGE "Thank you" to George for pushing us last night to go work out with you..
We totally didn't want to, but we were truly glad that we did.
Keep pushing!!!!! Don't give up on us, we are joining the masses...just a little bit slower than you...
Here we come......here we come
WE DO TOO!!!!
However, this T.V. watching has brought us to our current state of complacency in our "fitness" life.
So a HUGE "Thank you" to George for pushing us last night to go work out with you..
We totally didn't want to, but we were truly glad that we did.
Keep pushing!!!!! Don't give up on us, we are joining the masses...just a little bit slower than you...
Here we come......here we come
Is there such a thing as "too happy??"
People are always asking me why Travis is so happy all the time...Doesn't he ever have a bad day, or does anything really bother him..
Well..the answer is YES he has bad days, and YES things bother him HOWEVER he has this amazing ability to see the positive in almost anything! His perspective makes all the difference, he embraces trials as a time to learn and grow...
Perspective makes all the difference!!!!!
Not a fake outlook on life, but a real, true, brighter outlook! Quite the compliment to my personality..he completely balances me.
What bothers me about people questioning Travis is this:
What is so wrong with Joy, happiness, and being positive??
Are we so jaded as a society that happiness makes us uncomfortable and we just don't know how to react to it??
Yes, life is hard, and yes we are constantly looking to better ourselves, BUT how awesome that Travis can see what so many others cannot see: Joy in everyday life!!!!
I thank God for giving me a husband that can look at life with a smile:)
I believe Travis shows me a glimpse of the Lords heart, in that the darkest of situations; there is always cause to give thanks, there is always cause to give, there is always cause to spread love, and there is always a different season around the corner.
So, for those of you that question Travis: I say, LET HIM BE HIMSELF, HE TRULY IS A POSITIVE PERSON, AND GET USED TO IT!!!!!
JOY IS FROM THE LORD!!!
Well..the answer is YES he has bad days, and YES things bother him HOWEVER he has this amazing ability to see the positive in almost anything! His perspective makes all the difference, he embraces trials as a time to learn and grow...
Perspective makes all the difference!!!!!
Not a fake outlook on life, but a real, true, brighter outlook! Quite the compliment to my personality..he completely balances me.
What bothers me about people questioning Travis is this:
What is so wrong with Joy, happiness, and being positive??
Are we so jaded as a society that happiness makes us uncomfortable and we just don't know how to react to it??
Yes, life is hard, and yes we are constantly looking to better ourselves, BUT how awesome that Travis can see what so many others cannot see: Joy in everyday life!!!!
I thank God for giving me a husband that can look at life with a smile:)
I believe Travis shows me a glimpse of the Lords heart, in that the darkest of situations; there is always cause to give thanks, there is always cause to give, there is always cause to spread love, and there is always a different season around the corner.
So, for those of you that question Travis: I say, LET HIM BE HIMSELF, HE TRULY IS A POSITIVE PERSON, AND GET USED TO IT!!!!!
JOY IS FROM THE LORD!!!
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