We've heard a lot about miracles lately, particularly with the events of Chch so indelibly etched into our minds. So while we busy ourselves praying for a miracle, consider the miracles that have already happened. The number of Cantabrians who escaped injury or death by being only a few metres away from scenes of destruction. 25 guys attending a prayer meeting for Muzza at 6am on a Monday morning! Brad giving up coffee for the month of March. The timely advice and help from people like Susan, Thomas, Tricia, Jim, regarding supplements and diet. People picking up on health tips and making changes in their eating habits. People praying who might not have prayed for a long time. (thank you God!). Contacts with friends, here and overseas, who I've not heard from for many years, And, perhaps the biggest miracle of all, 1.4 million Aucklanders supporting the Crusaders in a Super 15 rugby game!
Week three of the radiation and chemo is now done and dusted - feeling good some days, like a train wreck the others. But hey, like the Cantabs, we've made it this far, and by Gods grace we'll keep going. Be vigilant, persevere, dont stop praying. We're in this for the long haul, and we will all be better people for the experience. Now, about those miracles....
3 weeks down, great to hear. Month of healthy eating going well, fresh fish and vege is going down a treat. The no coffee was hard for 2-3 days but now all good. We are all still praying and thinking about you guys.
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Hi Muray
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in our prayers, Bill sees the oncologist this week, now four years since his diagnosis and was advised to have have pallative care, they would keep him as comfortable as possible !! well, a visit to OZ and NZ and two to Bonnie Scotland and he is still around to harass me ! love from us both, The Tartan, Kiwi Texans.
hi dad, thanks for updates - I admire your constant strength. As for you Brad - giving up coffee!!! very impressive i think. melbourne treating us to its usual temperamental weather patterns . We are looking forward to return to NZ for lots of reasons! xx
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you heaps and even sending a prayer or seven, how about that.
Keep writing your reports or I, and the other Browns Bay Rotarians, will start calling in on you one at a time and we will all ask the same questions and give you the same news, over and over.
LOL (take your pick!) - Mike Pinkney
PS. This is my first attempt at blogging so don't be surprised if I screw up!
Thanks Murray.
ReplyDeleteWe are with the Mount Dixons at present - great to receive your blogs. We love your confidence and sense of faith. Inspirational.
I agree! Very inspiritional, you have a way with words Dad that really make people take a minute to think and reflect. There are so many tragedies happening in the world but also many miracles that continue to amaze us all. So many people praying for you Dad, including the Torbay Jacks (continuously), keep the fight going!!!!
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