beyond the whisper

Today it's quiet around here. Mike went into radiation with a gruff sexy man voice and returned from radiation speaking barely above a whisper. He says he doesn't mind because he doesn't have much to say today because of the nausea and the hiccups (they are random and painful). His dry mouth is getting worse and the saliva just hangs in his throat, he can't swallow it or cough it up. It sounds disgusting and it feels that way to him too. Mike can only tolerate chocolate protein shakes and water( he says they taste like toxic waste, I wonder what that tastes like?). He is trying hard to keep up his weight and nutrition. 

But beyond the whisper is my husband that the Lord  and I love and we know that the Lord has us firmly in the palm of His hand. We see tangible evidence all around us through your calls of encouragement, kind words, emails to us, meals, help, prayers, and the support you show us. One of the verses that I hear over and over in my heart is 1 Peter 5:10-11 " May the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, He Himself will perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you." 

Mike and I know that the Lord has a plan for us, and we don't want to be anywhere but in HIS will.  There is no doubt that these are tough times for us, and some days we are stronger than others, but we know that He is our strength and that He Himself is going to strengthen and establish us in His perfect time, and for today we believe we are right where He wants us. HOLD FAST with us!