Just got back from retreat, had a FANTASTIC two days in the countryside around beautiful Launde Abbey. It's a wonderful place, very peaceful and relaxing. Spent the two days walking, talking (always a favourite of mine) and exploring how I feel about everything at this stage of the 'fight'. To be honest it doesn't feel much like a fight at the moment but may do as and when treatment starts again. Let's hope it never will.
I have actually returned feeling very content, very peaceful, very cared for by God, family and friends. I suppose that's what retreat is all about. Having retreated I'm ready to advance.
What have I learned?
- That I am loved and how much I owe to those who love me.
- That I've just got to live for the moment.
- That life (even when it seem tough) can be full of wonderful moments.
- That I feeling well, happy and content and so I have the resources for any future treatment.
- That in the words of the song 'whatever will be will be'. This is not fatalistic, it is realistic. God's in control after all.
- That I am created in God's image by him and he loves me the way I am.
- On a lighter note that my new aftershave smells fantastic!
Thanks to those I spent time with around Launde and especially Ashley despite the scratched nose!
Health is good at present the 'Creon' seems to have solved the pancreas problem, swallowing is fine, next scan is due in three weeks. Keep praying the nasty stuff stays dormant.
Thanks for checking in on me again.
Luv
David x
1 comment:
So glad you climbed into Gods rucksack for a while ...good in there isn't it?
I was wondering what to preach about next time...but I know now....PEACE!
Often seems elusive, but possible through our Lord Jesus.
Good news that health, both physical and spitritual are well. You said you are now ready to advance......down to the Blue Cross PONY re-homing centre, maybe......?
Sorry Dovid, you know me, can only be serious for very short periods of time.
Launde Abbey is a great place. Lid and all sister churches are off there in Nov....my Abby says she doesn't want to go if Dovid isn't there'cos he brings the place to life.
You have a real fan there, and it is thanks to you and your inspiration that she has come back to church, and is seriously working on her relationship with God....we can see the changes in her already.Bless you.
( have to also give some credit here to Mu and Ken, she really looks up to you guys).
Anyway, will sign off now with a prayer for continued healing, and of course "no trace" at the next scan.
You may not be able to blog for a while, as you will be busy with your new PONY, chickens and goats.
Oh! We have a chick by the way....only one out of the six eggs, but it is beautiful...a Citrus Sablepoot, no less!!!!! We have called it Peanut..he is a "chirpy" little fella(could be female...don't know yet)
Carry on sailin', and enjoying every well deserved moment of your blessed life..and yes, you ARE loved.
LOL as always to you all Redfernies and Chloe,
Sianaroonie xxxx
Letters this time spell "billies", obviously a message to get male goats Dovid. x
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