The shower last night went well. Toward the end, they passed around little cards with Bible verses we could keep and share with the bride to be. I thought that was such a cool idea.

Mine was Galatians 6:2, "Bear each other's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." I thought, what an appropriate verse for a couple about to be married.

On the way home, navigating my way out of the scenic neighborhood out in the country, I thought of Steve and Pam. Steve is an incredible Christian brother back in Alabama. About a year ago, he found out he had colon cancer. His wife has faithfully and lovingly stood by his side, whether it be staying with him 24-7 at the hospital, finding out some important information about a drug he was prescribed, or going with him full-time to work to help him since he wasn't at full strength.

Just recently this couple has been told the news everyone in this situation dreads: the cancer has spread, and there is no more doctors can do to. He is now on hospice care. This couple is young ... possibly only in their late 40s. Their perspective in the midst of this time has blown me away:

... we love you and thank you for praying for us and trusting God with us. His display of love for us is exceeding abundantly above all we could ever ask or think. Steve looks more and more like the man described in Jeremiah 17:7-8 as he trusts God completely.

Please take a moment and pray for this dear couple as the Lord leads. What an example they are to me in their faith during this incredibly difficult time.

I am heading out now to meet up with a couple of friends for the evening.