Since Thursday Mike has had increasing strength and stamina. He is easing back into work and he is preaching for the first time in almost 4 months. He has really missed work. I love watching him get back to doing what he loves. Tomorrow Mike is going to share his perspective on walking through cancer and all that God has taught him. We are going to try and link his message to the blog so if you want to hear Mike's voice you can. We'll see how it goes I'm not a techie, but we do have friends who are.
Mike's mom arrived on Friday she is helping us run Kids camp. The weekend has been bustling and our house has turned into a bee hive of activity as we prepare for next week. I think our doorbell rang 20 times on Friday, our entry way and basement are filling up with camp supplies but I'm not complaining for it's a great change from our last few months. Our family is starting to integrate back into our "normal" life and it feels great.
Next week will be a whirlwind as our small church hosts 85 children from our community. This week is always exhausting but is also so much fun. This event is very close to our heart and this is the first year Mike isn't at the center of all the activity. Volunteers have put in countless hours to make this happen and we are standing back in amazement, watching everything come together. "Thank you" just doesn't cut it, for all the work and sacrifice that the volunteers have given. I know God will be glorified this week and we get to be a part of it.
Please pray for a great week of camp as well as wisdom for our family to participate without over doing it. We continue to navigate through recovery - onward and upward.
Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
my lips will glorify you.
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
Psalm 63:3,4
Hi Mike and Jana & Kids,
ReplyDeleteJust thinking of you guys and am happy to hear that Mike made it through the week of sick kids without complications. Jana, it's so good that you keep this blog. Even though we don't get to talk often, it is really nice to be able to share what is happening in your daily lives. Phone calls are a rarity and good conversations on the phone are even rarer still...ha! I was really glad that you got to leave the dishes behind and get out for a walk with a friend. As moms, it is so easy to put everyone we love first isn't it? Sometimes to the point of self neglect. But is does feel great when we do make time for ourselves without the guilt. I was going to call you today as Josh is home and the baby is napping but then I read your blog and realized how busy this weekend is for you guys with camp starting up. I wish Liam could come however we have a lot happening that week and we can't fit it in. I hope everything goes really well for you guys and that you can enjoy yourselves without the stress of organization. Take care of each other and love to you all. Talk to you soon. Kim xoxo
So glad to hear that you guys are doing well! We will be praying for you all as you head into Kids Camp!
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