Steve’s having another bad day of nausea even though he’s not eating. He’s very weak. But, if you know Steve very well, you know that he’s been given a strong faith and a joyful heart. So he’s still thinking of others and cracking jokes, although his voice is weak and he can’t get around very well.
In May he weighed 220. This morning he weighed 164.
We’re reading aloud together Randy Alcorn’s book, “Heaven.” I had believed that once we’re in Heaven, we’ll have no concept of what’s happening on earth. But, that’s not true. This book gives scriptural examples such as the martyrs praying for justice on earth. (Just read the book.)
If the Lord does choose to take Steve, he’ll still be able to intercede. I know there’s a lot of bad theology that says we become angels, or we’re to pray to the dead. I don’t believe any of that. But I do believe that Steve will be able to intercede for us in a much more knowledgeable way. It gives me chills. Of course, God is our real source of comfort. But to my limited, human way of thinking, this is a very happy thought right now.
Thank you for remembering us in your prayers. Please pray for the nausea to subside, and for Steve to be able to eat.
"They lay their crowns before the throne and say: 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.' " Revelation 4:10-11
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Steve and Sheri,
I found this poem from John Piper's website. I wanted to share it with you guys. Praying constantly for you all.
Love,
Michelle
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs
And works his sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
His purpose will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
the bud may have bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain:
God is his own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
-William Cowper
Sheri, feed Steve liquid jello.
It is good for nausea. My sister who was a nurse suggested it to me many years ago. It always helps me.
I am praying for your family.
Love,
Isabel
A friend of Steve's Grandpa, Bob.
Steve and Sheri:
You are always on mi mind and in my prayers. I will pray for the nausea to subside and that he will be able to eat again.
You are a blessing to me.
with love,
Tania
My pastor, Sunder Krishnan, just started a 3-part series on Heaven and explained that many Christians do not look forward to heaven because of our warped ideas about it...very little is actually written about it in theology texts...anyway,one very good reason to look forward to it is to see our loved ones in their transformed bodies free of pain...blessings to you...
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