Many of my readers know that my wife Wendy entered the Louisiana Heart Hospital on Tuesday morning for an angiogram to confirm or deny a blockage as indicated on last week's stress test. The bottom line is we were relieved that while a small blockage was confirmed there is no need for any surgery at this time. The blockage can be effectively treated with medication and cardio rehabilitation. This was indeed good news as Wendy has battled heart disease now for almost 20 years and battles heredity and other risk factors that we try to manage.
The amazing response of prayers and expressions of love and support proved to be a source of great strength, hope and encouragement. I learned this week that prayer works and that solidarity in prayer is important; you know, where two or more...
Wendy and I are thrilled that these results were good because we will not need to alter our plans to visit with #1 grandson, Calvin. So while the rest of the greater New Orleans area will focus on Mardi Gras, Wendy and I plan to bring a little Mardi Gras to North Carolina and have a Krewe of Calvin!!! We have learned through this process of being grandparents that life is precious and that family is important.
In just this same week that Wendy went through her personal challenge I prayed for my aunt, the only surviving member of the family from my mothers side, battling a pesky skin cancer and then for my brother-in-law and my sister too as they prepare to say goodbye to his dad. May he rest in peace!
I've mentioned here too lately the awesome battle of a young wife and mom against cancer and her subsequent death to new life this past Saturday. Today our friend Leon, along with his precious children, said goodbye to their beloved Courtney, wife and mom. Leon and Courtney became members of the diaconate community several years back when Leon was accepted as an aspirant with the possibility of ordination in June of 2015. But today was about saying goodbye, praying for the soul of Courtney and showing presence, love and support to Leon. As one of many deacons present for the funeral liturgy, the love flowing from an over-packed church, the presence of Priests & Deacons and the beauty and dignity of the liturgy spoke volumes about love. In death, this young wife and mother taught so many so much about the Kingdom of God.
This has been an impactful powerful week. Lessons learned. The beauty of life affirmed. The glory of God magnified and the love of Jesus Christ evident!
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