Thursday, May 22, 2008

Friends

On Tuesday, our good friends Dennis and Valda Johnson from Albany, Oregon came by to have a meal with us. They also gave me a prayer cloth that had been prayed over on my behalf in their home church. I'm still believing for a miracle. I believe God has promised me many more years.

It is so refreshing to be with long - time friends. To pick up the threads and renew the old bonds with new memories. The older I grow, the more I cherish friends...old and new. They enrich me with fresh insights and outlooks, causing me to grow and stretch.

I'm learning to live with the chemo treatments and side effects. Learning to anticipate the next phase of discomfort and to forestall it with antidotes. Thank you for your prayers and comfort. For you do comfort me....more than you can know unless you too have suffered. We suffer in many ways in life, but He is the God of ALL comfort. Bless His Name.

Have a wonderful day today and may God enrich you with friends like yourselves.

Janiver

11 comments:

allstep said...

Dear Friend,
"A friend sticks closer than a brother" My prayers are with you and your family.

Tammy Allard

Steven Saiz said...

We continue to pray and believe!

Karen J. Hopper said...

Read where "Our miracles begin with impossibilities". God is never slack in keeping His promises. Continue in believing along with you for a miracle.

Carol Connell said...

Glad you were able to spend some time with good friends. We pray for you often and are believing along with you for a miracle. Our God is able!

Unknown said...

It's always so good to get on and see you have left a message~

The girl in our church who has cancer has a little trick that works to alleviate nausea and sores.

Maalox 1/2 hour before chemo. It coats from the throat to the stomach. It is an anti-acid, and has been an incredible asset to her.

Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid, neither be though dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee wherever thou goes!!!!

Much love to you and your beautiful family!!

Lorraine Bertram

Jana Allard said...

As one song puts it, "Friends are friends forever." It's nice to hear you had a great time with friends and that you are finding some antidotes to make treatment a little more bearable. I'm believing with you for your miracle.

LENA ♥ ♥ ♥ said...

Dear Sweet Sister Brown...I so appreciate that you always have a wise word of encouragement, no matter what you may be weathering in your own life. You are a beautiful example of a true Christian Lady…always giving , and never letting your light go out! I love your blog about the Ocean and the Roses…precious!

This is one of my favorite quotes: Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. - Kahlil Gibran 1883-1931, Lebanese Poet, Novelist. It isn’t scripture, but it rings true.

Blessings to you and the family!
Praying for you.

Sincerely,
Sister Lena

Unknown said...

Hello, friend.

Few days pass without my thinking of you. Wish I could be closer and we could have lunch--or at least a glass of lemonade together.

Still praying, still believing.

Karen J. Hopper said...

Haven't heard from you for a while but want you to know that you continue to be on my mind, in my heart, and attached to my prayers.

Nila said...

Janiver,
Mom read your blog spot, and she wanted me to write to you and tell you how much she appreciates your beautiful spirit. She wants you to know that she loves you and is praying for you as you are going through this difficult trial. May the peace of God which passeth all understanding be in your heart today.

Now, this is from Nila,
You, my dear sweet cousin, are my hero. You have totally given yourself over to the Holy Ghost, and have proven over the years what an incredible Christian you are. I am so thankful for such a dear friend. I honor you for your walk with God.
Affectionately and with love,
Nila

Gayla M. Baughman said...

My dear friend, what a joy you are to me. I cannot express the deep desire I have to see a miracle for you. You are in my prayers often. I love you so!