It amazes me how we can walk through the fire looking back at how we used to be strong, or how we hold onto the one we love, and that love can push us forward beyond what we ever imagined……
we not only survive but we build new foundations, because the old framework was never meant to sustain us.
As you may know my wife has had cancer for many years, off and on. She will be on chemo for a very long time. You may not know that she recently had some small tumors show up where they are not supposed to be! So to be truthful it is easy to go down the bitterness road or the fear road, but we decided to go down the trust road. Meaning trusting in God.
You see our faith not only helps us, but becomes a type of a certain foundation. Never assume a person of faith is a nitwit or naïve. You have no idea what they have been through. And my wife and I want nothing to do extremist politics, which is totally off target. I’m speaking of a heart filled with love.
Back to those small tumors……they turned out to be benign! So we didn’t have to walk through the fire this time……and we thank God for that. A small yet important victory.
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You are both in my prayers.
Thank you Pam so much. Peace my friend and wonderful blessings!
Happy to hear the great report! Continued prayers for your wife, Nico!
Thank you Crystal! Your prayers are a great blessing. Peace and wonderful blessings to you and yours.
I am very moved at reading this text, Nico . You both have a faith able to raise mountains . The new foundations are built by your faith, your hope and your love
Please tell hello to your wife from me.
In friendship
Michel
Thank you Michel for your beautiful comments and encouragement! Peace my friend and wonderful blessings to you and your family.
Thank goodness for good news! Light and love to both of you. 💖
Thank you Michele! Peace and beautiful blessings to you.
With great relief and thanksgiving, I read your last paragraph. Praise the Lord! 🙏
Thank you Sunnyside! These new tumors are not cancerous but she does still have cancer and needs chemo. Your encouragement is a blessing! Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
“I’m speaking of a heart filled with love.” … And that’s one of the many things which make your readers love you. 😊
So, so glad that these new tumors are benign, Nico. I can hardly imagine what you both have been going through. Sending lots of hugs to the two of you… I really hope that you’ll be OK and together for many more decades to come. 🐱🌞🌸
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Thank you Valentin for your beautiful comments and encouragement! Your kind words are uplifting. Peace my friend and wonderful blessings to you.
So happy to hear that the tumors turned out benign. Such an inspirational post. Thank you! God bless the two of you!
Thank you so much for your beautiful comments and blessings! She still has cancer and it’s only the new ones that are benign. That’s why I was indicating a small victory but important. Thanks again. Peace and wonderful blessings.
We can’t always live in fear. Any victory or triumph is worth celebrating! As the French alway says: Courage! She’s fighting it. It’s benign! One at a time!
Yes exactly! I married the most courageous woman! Thank you again. Peace and beautiful blessings.
I so often wonder behind your words how you and your wife are coping with everything and I’m glad after this scare you can celebrate the small victory. Thank you for your powerful words and thoughts on “new foundations.” You remain in my thoughts and prayers and while I’m not a hugger, Harper sends lots of hugs to you and your wife!
Aw that’s wonderful! Harper hugs are the best I’m sure! Thank you for your beautiful comments, encouragement, prayers, and blessings! And Harper hugs! Peace and wonderful blessings to you both. Have a great weekend.
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Praying for your wife
Thank you Soiba! We really appreciate your prayers. Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
So encouraging. Glad those Timor’s were benign! I needed this word on faith. Thank you 🙏🏻 ♥️
So glad to read that things weren’t any worse. Thinking of you and continuing to enjoy your writing.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate it. Peace and wonderful blessings to you Alison.