Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Season of Special Days in 2014

Mark 1:29-34 NIV

Jesus Heals Many

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 

Jesus Heals Many

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

This is a season of special days.
October 3 is the third anniversary of my father's death. A man of few words but great influence. He has shaped my life and faith in ways that did not always involve words. He once said that trust was one of the greatest values. You could always depend on dad. He was a faithful and honorable man who influenced the life and faith of others. He would be 103.


Justin and Amy's wedding day

October 13th will be my 6th "birthday" post stem cell transplant. Miraculously I am healthy. My lymphoma is in full remission. Thanks be to Jesus the healer and the men and women who have prayed for and the ones who have treated me over the past 6 years. My Mayo surgeon assured me when I asked the day after surgery if he knew if I had 3 days, 3 months or 3 years. His answer was "Dr Letendre (my hematology/oncologist) and I are going to make you well. In my mind I added.."and Jesus." Every day is a gift from God and I give thanks for one more day to serve Him and others.


KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS. 
NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE
Tedd