The Fun Never Ends

So tonight was Fabriena's family birthday dinner.  At dinner, I was feeling okay.  Then all of the sudden, I begin to feel nauseous.  Miranda and I walk outside, and I just about pass out!  So we all know where our thoughts run...passing out and throwing up, and emergency room again.
Luckily, I stayed conscious, and was able to make it through.  But man did I feel horrible!
I can't wait to be off this medicine in two months!

For the Beauty

Last night was Fabriena's birthday surprise party down in Sandbridge (VA Beach).  We had it at a beach house.  Today after church we went back down to clean a little from last night, and then spend the rest of the day.
Miranda and I just watched the water on a clear blue sky.  It was amazing.  What a gift from the Architect and the Creator of the world.  The words of the song echoed in my mind...

"For the beauty of the earth...
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise."

I am grateful to be here to experience the beauty of the earth.  A little bit more vibrant and majestic than it used to be to me!

Dear Family, Dear Friends

Miranda and I went to Washington to visit Sandra and Josh and listen to Sandra sing at the Washington DC Visitor Center.  It's always fun to listen to her.  And I love sitting next to people as they just gasp over her and how good she is, not realizing that they are sitting next to her brother!  It's pretty funny.
Anyway, Miranda and I had a chance to speak with President Lamar Sleight, a member of the Temple Presidency.  He and his dear wife have been some of the most supportive and encouraging people to Miranda and me during our fight with cancer.  What is even more amazing is that they support us, when they need support.  Sis. Sleight is struggling in her own fight against cancer.  As we spoke and exchanged reports, Pres. Sleight told me that Miranda and I have been on their minds a lot lately, and they didn't know why.  But they had been praying extra hard for us.  Hearing about my recent battle with prednisone put the pieces of the puzzle together for them.
How grateful I am for people like Pres and Sis Sleight.  They listen to the Holy Ghost and act.  They pray for others, and think of others before themselves.  What an inspiration to me!