Happy Easter

Prayer Needs: We continue to be so thankful for your prayers.  We know that is what gives us the ability to enjoy life as much as we do and not get bogged down in the "what ifs".  We continue to need wisdom for many decisions. This season we are learning to walk more patiently as we are unable to "hurry up and get it done".  Chuck is having less shoulder pain and TMJ pain.  Please continue to pray for our sleep.  Chuck's legs contract up at night and our sleep is interrupted. And of course we love it when you pray as you are led by His Spirit.


Musings:  Our Good Friday was good and it was hard.  Chuck returned the VA loaner scooter and in its place picked up a power wheelchair.  As he sat in the scooter waiting for the handicapped van to come for him we shared our feelings of sadness and pain that there is a need for scooters or wheelchairs. When you are waiting to "drive" onto a ramp that lifts you into a van illusions of control in this life are hard to hold onto.  And then we reaffirmed that we believe God is good and shared a time of praising God for who He is.  We experienced a day of feeling pain and feeling God's peace at the same time.  We have so much to be thankful for: receiving a wheelchair free of charge when others find it hard to purchase a used one,  wheelchairs and scooters and walkers available when a person needs them, and for door to door service to Seattle via a handicapped van provided by the VA.   But, most of all we are thankful for God's presence.  We know He is always with us but yesterday our load was lighter when we were able to praise Him and feel Him and experience His joy and peace.  Yesterday was good and it was hard.  The milestone of receiving a power chair is not easy.  I am glad we do not experience such intense emotions constantly.  A verse that is becoming more special to us as the years go by is "The kingdom of God is not meat nor drink, but righteous, joy and peace".  We are so grateful He is our righteousness and that He gives us the ability to be at peace and have joy even when we feel pain and sadness.  So many emotions this weekend!  Good Friday night having friends over and our load being lifted with laughter. Sat. feeling loved as a friend gave us each a massage.  More fun and laughter as her son sprayed and chased me with his water gun as Chuck watched from inside the car.  Today reflecting on all the emotions of the first Easter weekend.  Despair, pain, and then can you imagine the joy?  He is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!