A Blessing

Have you ever done something to try to be a blessing to someone else and in the process received more of the blessing yourself?? This weekend Scott and I were able to go visit our friends, the Brokerings, and that is exaclty what happened. Most of you who check my blog already know this family and their story. If not, I will fill you in. Warren has stage four colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs. Obviously he is in a fight for his life. He is undergoing chemotherapy at this time. For more detailed information you can check out their blog at http://www.thebrokeringfamily.blogspot.com/. Anyway, we both got babysitters for our children and went out for dinner together. We had a great time laughing and talking and just getting caught up. Warren told us about his job at the clinic where he is the chaplain to other cancer patients. I just sat listening and thinking about what a challenge, encouragement and comfort he must be to those other patients in the very same situation as he is in. God has allowed Warren such a unique opportunity to be used of Him. The strength that we witnessed in this couple can only be explained by the grace of God. I looked at Tana and could only hope that I would have the same calmness of spirit that she portrays if I ever was found in the same situation. They are leaning hard on Him and trusting Him for every day of the future. Why should I be any different?? Each day I am given is of Him. Every situation I am faced with should be brought before the Lord as fervently as we bring this man/couple before the Lord. Every trial we face only brings us closer to Him and allows us to experience His love for us. I truly thank the Lord for their testimony and the challenge that they were to my heart!! We treasured the time together and look forward to the next time-hopefully soon!