One of many Cards I Received

Cindy Mindrup is a great photographer and she sent Koyce 30 such photographs with verses attached. I also receivied 30 cards, one for each day I was in the hospital. We loved these cards and so did our doctors, nurses and aids. And our friend Gail Bradway kept sending us her prayers each week. Here is another one:

Gail wrote in her devotions in Proverbs these words, “Haven’t been in Proverbs three for a tad, God, but I’m findin’ gems—“Lady wisdom,” and “Madame Insight”…gives long life.” Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete—thank you for the wisdom and insight You give us thru the Holy Spirit everyday. Even at this time, when pastor’s life is anything but normal or predictable, may he see the completeness and beauty of Your wisdom and insight!

Oh, boy, I’m liken’ this prayer….“Dear friend, guard clear thinking and common sense with your life, don’t lose sight of them for a minute. They’ll keep your soul alive and well, they’ll keep you fit and attractive. You’ll travel safely, you’ll neither tire nor trip. You’ll take afternoon naps without a worry, you’ll enjoy a good night’s sleep. No need to panic over alarms or surprises….because God will be right there with you; He’ll keep you safe and sound.” Of God, You know that’s the desire of our hearts for ourselves and pastor. This is new turf for him—how will he know how much rest, pain, medicine, exertion and the umpteen million other things necessary for this new adventure unless he’s thinking and acting with your mind!

“Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person.” That’s great! Sooo, I’m reading his blog and seeing all the people writing, sending cards, cleaning---may we be able to sustain being Your hand, because this journey isn’t over!

“It’s the straight-forward who get Your respect.” Once again we’re asking that those in charge of pastor’s hospital care will be honorable, respectful and exhibit truth as we have seen so far."