Sunday, December 21st

Dennis spent about 18 hours in emergency yesterday, and at 4:30 this morning he was moved into The Cardiac ICU for tests and observation.  I am happy to say he had a good day...no new episodes or problems.  We are very thankful for that tonight.  The Head of Cardiology met with us at noon today and told us Dennis' heart is in great shape!  No problems!  They also did a CT scan and his head injuries are healing well.  We were told it is a absolute miracle that he is healing so quickly and will have no permanent damage or problems.  Everyone in the hospital are amazed!  We are all amazed at what God has done and is continuing to do. 

Megan and I left Dennis in a private room this evening where he is resting nicely and peacefully.  Thank you, Jesus!  Tonight, may we all sleep well!   I was told that if Dennis continues to have a good night, then tomorrow he can return home.  He was very happy to hear those words.  He is so tired of sleepless nights and being in a hospital.  Pray he gets to come home with us tomorrow.  I know we will all sleep easier when we can all be home together again!  That is all we need for Christmas!

The doctors aren't completely certain what happened yesterday morning, but they seem confident that his brain and heart are both in good shape.  PTL!  It may have been meds that he had a reaction to or he wore himself out at the doctor or it may have been a combination of those things with the brain injury.  All too much for a body to handle.

I know this tonight.  We can depend on God as our source of strength.  Is. 40:25 tells us God gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.  Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.  They will walk high on wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow weary.  They will walk and not faint.  God's power and strength NEVER diminish!  I have felt life crushing in on us, and last evening felt I could not take another step, but I KNOW I could call upon God to renew my strength, AND HE DID JUST THAT!

I spent the early hours today reading scripture by Dennis' bed and soon felt God's presence holding me in his arms, sustaining me.  Just the promise of God's strength helped me rise above life's difficulties.  I soon began to claim God's promises found in His Word.  Tonight I am thoroughly exhausted and am looking forward to a good sound sleep, and I can do that because of God holding me in His arms this night.  Thank you God for loving me so much!  He cares about all the details and difficulties in our lives.  Cling to Him this night and may you be encouraged to trust and have faith even when you can't see the road in front of you and when you don't know what tomorrow may bring!  I have complete confidence in the fact that my Father loves me, He loves Dennis, and He has a great plan for our lives!  He has given us a call and a mission, and He will see us through in that to completion.  We are excited about that!  THERE IS NO GREATER PLACE TO BE THAN IN THE CENTER OF GOD'S WILL!  I will trust God with the journey He has my beloved husband and I on, and look forward with anticipation and excitement to what tomorrow will bring.  Pray for our church.  Pray for the young, confused men who committed this crime, and that they will find our precious saviour.  Pray for lost souls everywhere that need to hear about our loving, wonderful God who cares for them. 

Love in Christ,

Mendy