Hard things....

This summer has been full of hard things.  In mid-June, my dear father-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.   He is a strong, middle-age man, and this caught us all by surprise.  My heart is broken for him, for his dear wife, for his children (and children-in-laws!), his grand-children (who adore him!), and for all his family and friends.  We are hopeful that he will fight this for a long time and that we will be blessed with many more wonderful memories together.  We already have done a lot of fun things this summer, the best part is just being together.

Then, in mid-July, my sweet sister-in-law was diagnosed with cancer.  This is such heart-breaking news, but we are hopeful they caught it early and that surgery will cure her!  She will be going in early next week for surgery.  She is a loving wife and mom and she means so much to so many people, including me!

Finally, my dear husband is having "back issues" again.  He has had two back surgeries, in less than two years for a herniated disc.  His pain in his back, down his backside, and into his leg has resurfaced.  The Dr. confirmed today that it is reherniated, again, but that he also has genomic spine disorder.  The Dr. thinks that he has had this since birth, but it didn't cause issues until later in life. 

Life can throw us curve-balls, can't it?!?  How we handle it says a lot about our faith in God.  God never said our life would be easy.  In fact, He tells us that in this world we will have trouble, but that He has overcome the world.  Resting in God with all of these hard things.

"In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!   I have overcome the world."  John 16:33

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."  Phil. 4:19