Team work

The nice thing about having a larger family, is that there are more fans to cheer you on when you are striving for a certain goal. Calvin had the opportunity to participate in an endurance event, and completing the course was not a 'given'. He was tempted to give up, not try, loose heart and be discouraged.

As the event loomed closer, we all surrounded him with advice, encouragement, physical training and prayer. His siblings cheered him on as he braved the day and completed the course. What a sense of accomplishment he felt. Peter took us out to celebrate that evening to commemorate the day.

It occurred to me, that this family event is a microcosm of what the Christian Community experiences. We have been surrounded by prayer and encouragement as we have run the 'medical race' with Christopher. We have been cheered on by you and have felt the prayers for us as we have kept on keeping on. How much more discouraging our experience during the difficult days of uncertainty would have been.

And while the results of Christopher's graft kidney are not what we would have hoped for, we rest assured that God is Sovereign and knows what the future holds for our son. Thank you, for running this race with us and for cheering us on.


With a grateful heart,

Lenora and family