Thursday, September 17, 2009
Half full or half empty? After my trip for the CAT scan I did not get up in my wheel chair that day. I was feeling like nothing was ever going to progress then the physio came. I think I must have shown her how I felt. She set me right, most patients struggle with bad cases of pneumonia and I had a mild case so I realized I was expecting too much. the situation is the same today but my perspective has changed. The same thing happened when I read Romans 8:28-32. God is so good.
John, it was a pleasant surprise to see Laverne at Bible Study. She gave us a more detailed idea of your treatment. I walk along in the morning enjoying the beauty of God's creation. The sunrise, the air, the changing seasons all are his as are you. Unique! We are all praying for you. Tom
ReplyDeleteJohn: You are an insperation to me. I am putting one foot in front of the other. Each day is a small painfull step, but a step. Laverne will tell you my life has changed. The Lord is blessing me in many ways. I miss your sunny smile and your special way of dealing with the boys. Bless you my friend. Hugs from Dorie :O)
ReplyDeleteHi John. I believe you are half-full and actually more than half full. You must have been tired after the CAT scan and I am glad to hear that your case of pneumonia is just mild. I pray it will improve. "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."...those are good words and promises to keep in mind as well as they are mentioned so many times in scripture....Know that many are praying for you each day.
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted you to know that tomorrow is the campus kick-start orientation that we started with your idea many years ago....this year over 100 students are registered! Keep us in your thoughts tomorrow and we will miss your presence there.
Thinking of you.
Carol
Proud of you Johnny, and pray every day for your health, and well being. Your faith is an inspiration to me
ReplyDeleteJohn EVERY DAY is a book
ReplyDeleteKeep your faith!
You turn the page -
Every journey has an obstacle
this is how we learn to adjust our course
Courage and strength.....
and believing in the author.
I can't see your cup half-empty
with all the care, prayers and faith of others
your cup is overflowing.
You are inspiring others.....keep drinking from your cup. Take care, Sherri Payne
I miss you John and so do Jaxon and Jordana. My children and I were just getting home when the accident happened. I heard the whole thing on my first responder pager. I'd just left the ER that night in the hands of Ellen. My heart is wrapped in a grimness that is heavy when i think about the situation of yourself and your family.
ReplyDeleteWithout being in your situation, in Christ Jesus every day is half full. I can name a long list of how things could be worse but it's sometimes too ez to just say everything is alright. My prayers for you are filled with a longing for a return of you to the local community where so many of us depended on your smiles and laughter. I'd like to come visit next weekend, if that is allowed.
Allen, Jaxon & Jordana Pangburn
PS I'll be in Vancouver for a Trauma course over next weekend.
Hello John, I also know that your glass is full 'cause I know the filler. Over the years I have come to learn that man's test are not only tiring, but although they give us a whole swack of info....it's always missing important ingredient "G". So many times tests have told us what is impossible, who is "uneducable", or what we cannot hope for.... but always ingredient "G" is added to prove those tests incomplete in their findings, and therefore inaccurate in their predictions.....so be blessed, be filled, an know the full truth when tests tell you the bit that "they" see.
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Suzette and the rest of us....