Hebrews 10:19-24
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Sunday we met Carol and Ed at their church, Chapel Hill Bible Church. As we pulled into the parking lot, he was concerned that he was under-dressed for church. As we walked in, the first service was coming out and Mike greeted those who passed by us; plus, when Carol introduced us to people, Mike said "Nice to meet you." He has not been acknowledging others or if someone says "Hi Mike." he says the same thing back to them. We enjoyed the great music and message and then went to Carol and Ed's house and had a delicious meal complete with creme brulee. I told Carol I felt like we had eaten at a 5 star restaurant! Mike read some of the paper and watched a bit of the weather channel. Then we both had wonderful massages by our niece, Aimee. (If you live in the area, I highly recommend you visit Aimee. www.massagecarrboro.com You'll be glad you did.) While I was getting my massage, Ed picked up Mike and put him to work raking leaves. Was great! Mike is always wanting something to do and now that he is more stable and balanced, he is able to do more on his own. He was very tired when we got home and I could barely get him to stay up long enough to eat supper. The one down-side of the past few days was we did not get much sleep Fri-Sun.
Yesterday we saw Dr. Gualtieri and last night tried a former medicine to help with sleep. I think Mike slept well, only getting up twice, but Mike says he "didn't sleep a wink!" Dr. G was very late coming in to see us so we sat in the office for approx. 1 hour. It was warm in there and 2 or 3 times Mike went out in the hall asking if they had forgotten us and to "turn down the heat!" Dr. G was very pleased with Mike being more outspoken and saying what he thought. He kept telling Dr. G he wanted to sleep. (On previous visits, Mike has been very quiet.) Ed came over last night so that I could get out and walk with Kris and he and Mike did a couple of odd jobs. Ed said Mike washed the dishes and did fairly well.
Mike was looking forward to Scotty coming this morning. We shifted summer and winter clothes while we waited and Mike thought we were packing to move south. He really does NOT like cold weather and keeps looking for ways to get us out of here! He still wants to be a pilot and told me the other day that we needed to save money so we could buy a plane. Oh my!
I am just so thrilled and encouraged by the change and pray that it stays. He still worries and gets stuck and needs to be reminded to turn off the water, turn on the light, the steps of how to do things, etc., but the calmness is a balm to my soul and a true gift from my Lord. One of which I am most grateful.
Mike and I are reading through Hebrews. It is so faith-strengthening. Lord, may I never shrink back, but with Your help always persevere.
Hebrews 10:35-39
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. you need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay.
But my righteous one will live by faith.
And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.
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