In September of 2009, Tim was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells in the blood. Our prayer is that we will display God's sufficient grace throughout our test of faith. We have come to a deeper understanding of II Corinthians 12:9a which says, "...My grace is sufficient for thee; for My strength is made perfect in weakness..."

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

January, 2011

Well, we have had a crazy start to 2011! Some one in our family has been sick since December 22nd! I have either been sick myself or have been taking care of someone who is sick. Can we rewind and start 2011 over again? I have lost the first 2 weeks of January! We have had ear infections, bronchitis, strep throat, sinus infections and worst of all---the dreaded stomach bug! All of us got the stomach bug in the same week and it was a tough one! But, we think we are finally over it now. Today, everyone has been able to eat and no one has been sick, so we are making progress. Our church family has brought us a smorgasbord of soups over the last few day to help us. They are so good to us and they certainly know how to make some delicious soups! We are grateful that we are all feeling better now, and pray that we will stay healthy the rest of the winter.

Tim went to the oncologist yesterday, and everything looks good. His doctor is pleased with the results his blood work and the cancer is quiet, for which we are so grateful.

We are looking forward to the new year. We have several plans for our church as we continue to steadily grow. Since arriving in Branford in August, Pastor Fitch and Julie have been a tremendous addition to our church and a real encouragement to our family personally. We are blessed to have them here and look forward to what the Lord has for us this year.