I\u2019m going in for a stress test tomorrow morning. Seems the old body continues to remind me that mortality is inevitable. I\u2019ve had a few instances that have given my doctor some concern. I prefer to think that it is more, caution, either way, I\u2019m fine with it. I fully expect them to find the spells to have nothing to do with my heart, but then I\u2019ve been surprised before, so we\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n
About four years ago I had some tests and when I came out of the mild sedative, my doctor looked concerned and Sherelene had been crying. I knew what was coming, had heard it before. \u201cYou have cancer.\u201d The best part was that my doctor got to see, first hand, what faith is all about. I answered him calmly and in a matter of fact manner, \u201co.k. what do we do now?\u201d My doctor actually said to Sherelene, \u201c I think he\u2019s still not completely with us.\u201d I was, I\u2019m just not afraid of leaving this earth. I am not expecting bad news, but I\u2019ve had bad news before, and I\u2019m still here, and I will be here until God is ready to take me home. <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong, I\u2019m having a great time, and love my family, and friends, but no one ever said this would last forever. I have the glorious promise that whatever God does it will be to His honor and glory. Given a choice, I\u2019m having too much fun to say goodbye, but then to be with Him will be divine. I\u2019m not sharing this to evoke sympathy, or cause alarm. I certainly would be happy to have your prayers, but mostly I want to share how wonderful it is to know you can trust it all into His hands.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure later tomorrow I will write a blog saying another false alarm, but I will not complain regardless. I\u2019ve lived the most incredible life, that has been filled with the most stellar family, and friends. I\u2019m ready to serve Him here, or worship Him there.<\/p>\n
Till later,<\/p>\n
the pilgrim<\/p>\n
*Photo Note: D7000, 70-300 AF-S VR.
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