manna: this desert is just full of the stuff!
I won’t be posting regularly for the next 3-4 weeks, other than to send the occasional update on my cancer treatment.
We are currently on treatment 10/17. Truth be told, the past week or so has been somewhat physically demanding. The symptoms associated with the radiation treatment I receive daily arrived much earlier than expected for some reason. The past 9 days have been peppered with nausea, dehydration, a worse-than-Bob-Marley’s-worst-ever dry mouth, and a sunburn on my throat (a sunburn on my throat?).
I wish I could say more — there are nuggets and experiences in these past weeks that I will carry with me for a long long time — but for now: love and thanks to my deeply committed community, and to my wonderful, patient wife and family. And humble gratitude to my God, who suffered unimaginable pain so that I could have life. Who can complain about a short trip to the desert when it’s so full of manna?
praying for you, bro…I hope you draw a new kind of encouragement and strength for this as you head into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection
I’ll be praying for you too, even if I hardly know you. I stumbled on your blog shortly after I learned that my mother’s cancer had returned after seven years of good health. Her good spirits and her trust in the Lord is an encouragement to all. I’ll be praying for your health and your testimony as I do the same closer to home.
Keep us posted.
Ps 121
Many thanks Pete and Alex.
you are surrounded by a great cloud of praying witnesses. know that we love you and have a vision of healing for you.
and if this missionary thing doesn’t work out …you could market throat lozenges with spf.
much love from the kleiners
Thank you Alecia. Give the family a big hug from me and mine. :)
We are encouraged by your hope and faith during this trial. We will be praying for you!
love
mark and wendy
p.s. i really liked your article on the moral majority
Thanks Mark and Wendy. Rooting for you in your new venture!
Praying for your physical comfort and mental/emotional/spiritual resolve during this time. I know what a toll this kind of treatment can take. Praying also that Kayla finds peace in Christ during a time when she must feel so helpless.
-jenzug
We are praying for you. I’m so encouraged by hope and faith…and I know that this experience will bear fruit (it already is!) Yet, I also know that there is real discomfort and pain. May God’s grace, peace, and comfort be with you and your family in this time. We miss you.
Thanks Jen. We appreciate it.
Thanks also to you, Rachel. We miss you and Than terribly as well.
I am feeling with and for you, brother, despite the geographical distance. I miss you guys much and am very much looking forward to our pending ventures that we will share via geographic proximity next year. :) Give Kayla and Alaska a “tia” hug and happy birthday zerbert.