Update # 3 on Jewel

Monday, September 18, 2009

Today as been a day of waiting. All the reports from the Specialist and medical tests have been forwarded to the Cancer Clinic. We now wait their analysis and the setting up of appointments at the Clinic. The doctor is helping her manage her pain while we wait.

We continue to be encouraged by the phone calls and emails. It is has been wonderful to hear from people we have not heard from for years. We have been deeply touched by the stories of those who have taken similar journeys.

The Lord is teaching us to live in the moment.

Here is a quote from Jewel’s journal today.

“Living in the Moment…

This is my key to survival. In the midst of the struggle of trying to understand what is wrong inside my body, God is there soothing me. In the painful MRI, God is there comforting me. Through my friends, I see God loving me. Through the Elders coming to pray over me, I see God’s deep grace covering me, like a warm quilt. In all the tasks I see my loving family doing for me, I see God holding me ever so gently, loving me securely.

If I don’t live in the moment with God, I miss the hope and security that He gives. It means I would have to face the huge hurdles alone. I cannot imagine doing this. So I seek out God. I long after Him. And he is faithful and every present.”

We also talked to Natasha in Rwanda today. This is her last night before she begins her four-day trek home. Even though she is only 19 years old, I feel she has grown leaps and bounds in her faith. I am really proud of her.

Thanks for keeping us in your prayers

Geoff