Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Christmas Wish

Looking back, 2009 has been quite a year for our family. We began the year learning of my dad’s ALS diagnosis. Soon after, we experienced Mike’s dad’s successful treatment of colon cancer. Late July we received Cao Duan Shu's referral!

Although I can’t make predictions for 2010, there’s no doubt it will be a roller coaster ride. My dad’s struggle with ALS will continue. ALS has now taken pretty much everything except his right hand. This is a blessing since he still can write and drive his power wheel chair. Unfortunately his right hand is also showing signs of weakness and it is only a matter of time before this goes too. Communication will become very difficult. I cannot predict which month it will happen, but Mike and I cannot wait to bring John “Jack” DuanShu Gentle home!

God blessed our family with many joyous memories in 2009. He has met us at every twist and turn. Our experiences have made this Christmas not about the gifts under the tree. Christmas will truly be about delighting in the joy and peace that comes from understanding the first gift, God’s sacrifice, through His son, to give us all eternal life with Him.

If you are reading this, please know you are someone very special to our family. Our prayer is that you experience the same joy this holiday season and throughout 2010.

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