September 29, 2009
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Nail Biter
Nnnnkay, so I have chewed off 3 nails in the past few days. I let them grow out to a pretty length and then my nervous system gets a bit edgy and I start gnawing. But that's not the real story today. Or tonight. Today I helped my man pick up/clean up 3 tons worth of old roofing. Now I wish I was 30pounds lighter and ten years younger; I could've been SO much more productive! I swept and swept. I love to sweep! I will probably dream of shingles, nails, dust and brooms. My now 53 year old hubby and our friend Robert were in fine form. With all their hard work though, they just had to sit a spell. After a nice break, they really kicked into gear and before I knew it, the framing for two walls were done. YAY. I am feeling more hopeful and excited! Tomorrow, my man will really go to town with the roof (before it rains), while Robert finishes the framing, drywall and insulation. That's the plan anyway. By the time we're finished with this, Robert hopes and expects to get a "clean" bill of health. Like cancer in remission. We hope that the Lord will bless him that way! Not everyone gets the good news, though. Suffering is such a big part of life. This morning before I got into my day, I checked in with the Word of God. I've read this particular Scripture before but as I read it again, it hit me all over again."Consider him (Jesus) who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?
My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. It is for discipline that you have to endure." Hebrews 12: 3-7a
I'm not saying that the Lord is disciplining Robert with the cancer, but what I have seen and heard from him is that the cancer has brought him much closer to the Lord.
Jesus did endure so much. He still does as people verbally bash him and reject him. Robert has openly and boldly talked to people about Jesus. He is passionate about what God has done for him. He lives his life with the desire to show off His Lord. It is a privilege to get to be around someone like this and be in on the blessing!
Added bonus: roses from my Hun. I guess I'll keep him around awhile longer. ( :
Comments (15)
He is definitely a keeper.
Ooh -- I didn't realize "roof" meant a new roof on top of a new room! Yes -- I hope they can get it done before the rains come! And what lovely orange roses~~~
thanks so stopping by my site and the comment. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better! Looks like we've got quite a few of the same friends as well
It looks like you may have some more days of sweeping. Blessings on your day.
get it swept before it rains!
@oldfatgramma - LOL! He can be so ornery and then so sweet!
@slmret - @oldfatgramma - I was thrilled with those orange roses! My man can be so ornery sometimes and then so sweet! And I'm still praying for the roof; they encountered a glitch with it today! Ay,ay,ay!
@redladybug18 - It's a fun place to get to know people! Plus, I adore great pictures and beautiful writing. And some people are warm and caring. Some are humerous with a bite, some are plain old funny. The spritual giants are so important as well as the ones who are finding their way and need guidance. I love the young moms 'cuz I still clearly remember how it was; I'm still "in it" but my baby is 15 already. I love the "old" gals 'cuz some days I feel like I'm there and they have so much wisdom and warmth and experience and motherliness. The singles are a special group to me because my older sis is single, a few of my dear friends are single and it's so cool to see how God works through them! They don't seem to be distracted as much as I am and have a freedom I don't have. I try to imagine myself living other people's lives. 'specially here! Love, GAil
@cerwindoris - You're right! Sweeping and mopping and wiping, wiping, wiping the countertops! It's amazing how much fine dust comes in and lays all over the place! All for a good cause, though! I'm enjoying your blog! Love,GAil
@betheelou - I know, 'cuz if I don't, it'll be a bit of a muddy mess! I keep telling myself, this is nothing. Love, GAil
@Richgem - What kind of a glitch? That does not sound good!
I want Robert's "results" that has drawn him closer to our Father but who wants to walk that valley to get that testimony?! Those valleys are deep and hard. I guess it's like when our precious daughter was stillborn - oh my, I would not want to go through that again but I also would not want to miss the faithfulness that I discovered through those hard days. I appreciated reading your verses. Also happy to hear you decided to keep your hubby around for a bit!
~Blessings
Oh....look at the progress! Wow! Lovely roses from Hubby...ain't he sweet!
Praying Robert will get that clean bill of health!
I know that our recent trials have indeed brought us closer to the Lord...I woulds not want to go through it all again, but am thankful just the same for this time of growth!
So a new roof on the whole house- and the framing is for the extension-new kitchen walls-correct? (out towards your back yard)...i still remember visiting your house that once with Beth, sipping hot tea (or was it coffee?) at your table and laughing til we cried....i loved your little house! Rejoicing with you in the remodeling project and in the hope of a new and nicer, bigger space to call "home"... it will sure accomodate a few more grandwonders more comfortably, huh? thinking warm thoughts of you!
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