The Lord Gives and the Lord Takes Away

Mr. Tommy is hanging in there, but this is the latest note from his wife.

As He who began a good work in Tommy is bringing that to completion, we are rejoicing that He has begun a new work in Courtney and Shane's life with the gift of a baby to be born in the fall! Yes, He still gives even though He takes away! They were able to share that precious news with Tommy. And as we wondered if he understood, he confirmed that the next morning as he told his nurse in his weakened voice "Hey, look at me", my daughter told me last night I am going to be a Pawpaw!" To God be the glory!

Tommy's fighting spirit still remains...he has been off oxygen going on the second day, and he is still taking one breath at a time...and of course we are counting each one of them. He is resting peacefully - Oh the mercy of the LORD! Each day we receive the "manna" of strength we need to face the challenges of the day! As heavy and even selfish as our hearts are, we know God has got a new song for each one of us - Tommy's will be in the heavenly realm and ours will continue here as we strive to continue to do the work He has planned for us, for His word says "For I know the plans I have for you..."

In this valley of suffering we have been and continue to be blessed beyond measure - to overflowing degrees!

In His Love and Grace!