As I chat with others about the situation and we talk of Eric and his continued hope, faith and thanks for all the God has given him it was bought to my attention that throughout his blog he has always talked of hope, faith and thanks. Even during this most difficult time he continues to hope for a miracle, has a faith that whatever is to happen is His will and is thankful for everything and everyone. It makes me proud to be his wife and know that he is the man that he is! Anyhow I just wanted everyone to know that even though he has difficulty talking nothing has changed in his spirit, beliefs and hopes.
Once you choose hope, anything's possible.
Christopher Reeve
Total Mass Confusion~
9 years ago
6 comments:
That is great to hear. Thanks for the update.
BobM
Those three things are so powerful, they have helped me make it through losing my dad this year to Leukemia. Because of your family's blog, I have been able to heal knowing that you all have been so strong and positive through all of your ups and downs. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Always thinking of you and praying for you all. I love you.
Love, Shana
Wow....we're proud to be your friends. Love to all.
Again, I want to share with you the blog from my friends wife...he is suffering from a brain tumor and she is an incredible writer and very insightful:
"Every Challenge Holds a Gift in its hand"
I am not sure who said this quote and I wrestle with the idea that this challenge has brought any gift with it, or that cancer is a gift that anyone would ever want. But when I think a little harder, look a little deeper, I must admit that there are some blessings (gifts) that would not have been as evident without illness.
The gift of learning to receive. This has always been difficult for an independent people like Jim and myself who have found a whole life by giving ourselves away, caring for others. It is much easier to serve than to instead be served. People have been more than generous, and creative in their gifts. We are learning to ask for what we need, which is an excrutiating lesson. Actually I suppose receiving is giving in full circle; by receiving we are giving.
The gift of humor. Humor is part of our fingerprint anyway, but its value is immeasurable in the fight against depression and resignation. Humor is getting us through the dark days, lightening up our hearts and the way through the valley. Laughter is a powerful weapon as we pursue physical and spiritual health for our family. Even though we don't often use tumor humor, we are learning to see the positive side (all the shampoo that Jim saved with no hair). We are able to joke and laugh. We are embracing happiness. We choose joy. We count blessings.
The gift of time. We all have time that we usually take for granted. Living with a life threatening illness alters one's perspective. I am learning to posture myself more and more in light of forever, and to make the most of every opportunity. I don't want to miss a single minute. The gift is an awareness to live more intentionally and gratefully without urgency or poignancy . There is a sweetness in each conversation and we are more mindful of living in the moment.
Write on your heart that every day is the best day of the year ...Emerson
The gift of faith: Learning to trust the Lord in new ways, leaning hard into His grace, finding purpose in this challenge, accepting what we can and cannot control, resting in hope. These are not insignificant gifts. God's faithfulness increases our strength, and we are more resilient. Our prayer life is better. Thankful hearts notice the blessings and hear the words of refreshing love that so many have for us and our outlook is hopeful.
These are some of the gifts of Jim's illness. They have not been easy to unwrap, but they are good to have on the journey.
You continue in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen (CHS)
Eric, you continue to be my hero. Your faith has been such a testimony to me and to all of the people you have touched. Hallie, your strength from Phil. 4:11, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me", is an inspiration to me. I have been so blessed to know you two. As I write this, I pray that God's holy arms will encompass you and Hunter, and that Eric will experience the peace that surpasses all understanding at this time.
Love,
Luanne
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