SEPTEMBER 25

Gary's MTX level today was .46. His CR 4.1... Still no word on when they will start next treatment or if he will be able to go home. He has been out most of the day because of the drug they give him for nausea. He is tired of being poked and prodded but still teasing the nurses and giving us something to laugh at.... like earlier today, he fell asleep still holding the remote out toward the TV. This past year, I have listened to a song by MERCY ME entitled BRING THE RAIN. I love the fact that as a Child of God, nothing that comes my way or how I choose to handle it, will change who I AM in Christ. I am not saying that I have not questioned God this year. I have told God many times "You know my heart Lord. I do trust You, but right now I just don't understand why You would have Gary go through all this pain and suffering." This song is a reminder that nothing we will ever go through, compares to the pain and suffering Christ went through for us. I want to praise God through the joyful times and the sad times. If you get the chance to listen to this song, it will be a blessing to you.

BRING THE RAIN

I can count a million times

People asking me how I

Can praise You with all that I've gone through

The question just amazes me

Can circumstances possibly

Change who I forever am in You

Maybe since my life was changed

Long before these rainy days

It's never really ever crossed my mind

To turn my back on you, oh Lord

My only shelter from the storm

But instead I draw closer through these times

So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace

Bring the chance to be free

Bring me anything that brings You glory

And I know there'll be days

When this life brings me pain

But if that's what it takes to praise You

Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of

The dark clouds that may loom above

Because You are much greater than my pain

You who made a way for me

By suffering Your destiny

So tell me what's a little rain

So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace

Bring the chance to be free

Bring me anything that brings You glory

And I know there'll be days

When this life brings me pain

But if that's what it takes to praise You

Jesus, bring the rain

Holy, holy, holy

Is the Lord God Almighty