Things have been quiet on my side for a while now and there have been a number of reasons for that. One is that there has not been very much news on Nikki's health to comment on over the last few months, but mostly, I have been in a bit of an "in between" place where I felt I needed time to put some things down for a season and re-focus. I felt peace about being in this place but more recently, I have felt that I need to pick up the (irregular) updates on the blog once again.

Through this time, I have not been able to move away from the revelation that it (life and all that that entails) is all about Jesus and our lives bringing glory to Him. As the bible says in Hebrews 12:2, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...", we need to keep our eyes fixed on Him. He alone is the source of our strength, peace, joy, everything! He is the reason we live. I have no idea how I would find the strength to walk this road without Him. So now that you know a little bit about where I am at, let me tell you a bit about where Nikki is at...

Nikki has been through some very difficult stuff over the last few weeks. About a month ago, a friend whom she met through her walk with cancer (and the only person she has met to date who had the same rare diagnosis as her), Nina Furno, passed away in hospice. Nina was also a young mother and full of life and character. Her sad passing and the devastating effect it has had on her family and loved ones has really brought a bit of nasty reality into Nikki's life. Also - she has been struggling with the side-effects of the new chemo she is on. Apart from nausea, she has lost most of the layers of skin on the bottom of her hands and feet. For her, walking across a thick pile carpet feels like walking over cut glass. She is also losing her toenails and struggling a bit with her sight. I share these things not for effect or sensationalism or so that you can feel sorry for her but so that you can continue to hold Nikki and her family up in prayer and so that you know what the specific areas of prayer needs are. As always, we continue to believe our God for a miracle of total healing for Nikki.

I have also been holding little Hannah in my heart and in my prayers - She has such a soft, gentle, sensitive spirit and I feel that she is beginning to get anxious about the way things are. Please pray for peace for her precious heart. I pray that she would have a revelation of Who holds her future.

As always, we so value your prayers, love and support. Till next time...

Matt 11:28

"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."