Julie and Greg

"Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength: they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary."
Isaiah 40:31

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Pinch Hit

Julie asked me to pinch hit for her and write on her blog. I came across a passage in my quiet time this morning that is such a great reminder about what is Gods part and what is our part:

"Love and truth are in all you do (Lord).
Happy are the people who know how to praise you."
Ps 89: 14b-15a

Julie's Dr. is using an aggressive chemo treatment to allow her to breath a little easier. She's also receiving shots each day to help keep her blood levels up to avoid the need for another transfusion. He'll be adding radiation to the mix in a few weeks to put the hurt on that ugly tumor.

The Lord has given Julie an amazing amount of strength to maintain her unfailing faith during her daily trials. He's also given her enough grace to genuinely be interested in everyone who calls, writes, prays or visits. She is so lifted up and humbled that you and so many people love and pray for her. And I know the Lord is using her to return the favor to you and others.

Thank you for loving my wife. I am convinced that your prayers put praise in her heart. Please continue to pray that the blood clots will continue to dissipate.
Greg

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a perfect passage to quote! In times like this we get to praise Him!
Psalm 54:6
I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good.
I am praising God/Jesus for you and Julie!!!
Love and prayers,
Trish Turner

Anonymous said...

Hi Julie, I just got off the phone with your Mom. I just want you to know that we love you and we're praying for you.
Linda Baker

The Waddell's said...

Hi Greg and Julie,

You are such an inspiration to Chris and I. It was so nice to see your friendly face next to us during chemo treatments. I still carry around the verse you gave me. Be strong and courageous... Our prayers are with you daily.
Kristin Waddell

Family said...

Julie,
Thank you for being a visible vessel of God's perfect of love. Your loving, faithful, graceful countenance is working in immeasurable ways in a multitude of lives. Likely more than you could ever know. I thank you for who you are and I praise Him for working through you!
Always in my prayers,
Dorene