Cancer sucks.

I am beginning my bible study with Beth Moore here in Houston and it is amazing. Just what I needed these days. I wanted to share with you what Beth read to us the first week from a certain blogger on her site...

"Previously driven by all things productive, motivational and rewardable.
Currently driven by all things true, honest and pure.
Previously devoted to things to fill the void.
Currently devoted to nothing that serves myself.
Previously devoted to acceptance and admiration of others.
Currently devoted to redeeming things others have passed by,
passed on, passed over or dismissed.
Life is too short to be plagued with worry, with fear and with
any sniff of doubt.
Life was made to be whole, complete and find it’s purpose in
redemption...
I understand the fragility of life.
I understand the permanence of kind words, actions and love
for those placed in our lives.
I live very far from perfection, but I am being perfected.
I live far very far from having it all, but I am supplied for.
I fight against wanting more and am learning to live with less.
I fight against judgement and am learning to live in awe of the gifts within others.
I fight for others on the things that matter. I fight against things unseen.
I am a warrior.
I am wholly REPURPOSED."
-V.

That last part is my favorite. What an encouraging word.

... I was recently informed that one of my campers from this summer is not doing so well. Little Chloe is seven and has cancer, and is being treated at Texas Children's hopsital here in Houston. Please take some time to read her precious story and say a prayer for her and her dear family! If you've ever known anyone to face this horrible battle, you know what it's like. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers! Miracles can happen!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/chloeschmidt

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:31

Love you all!