Jenny is doing great, I just tucked her in, after a day of large meals, little pain, and some really good walking around and doing the exercises that the physical therapist gave her to do yesterday. We actually went outside and sat on the driveway in our patio chairs and greeted some our our very kind neighbors, who presented us with a lovely card a couple of days ago, conveying their care and prayers, another expression of God's care for me and Jenny.
I played in the worship band at church today, and enjoyed had a unique perspective looking out over the worshiping congregation... There were a couple of things that were impressed upon me as I stood there - The first was the goodness of God as I watched Joseph, my soon to be 13 year old, with his hands raised and eyes closed singing "how great thou art", I was overcome with the knowledge that his heart was in the hands of the one that we were singing to...
The second thing that I felt was the richness of fellowship, and the joy of being able to be apart of a communion of saints. Memories were brought to mind as I looked across the seats and saw many people that I have been joined together with for over 10, 15 or even 20 years, and the faithfulness of God in their lives. Jenny and I were blessed by Tim and Jamie Shea dropping by dinner tonight, as we spent a little time together, it was a joy to recollect some of our wonderful memories complied over the last 23 or so years, and recall God's loving care for us and our kids over all of those years, never regretting placing our trust in our savior.
As my reading yesterday encouraged me:
Be at peace among yourselves. [14] And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. [15] See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:13-18 ESV)
Let us never cease pursuing sweet fellowship, what a gift it is...
Again, we rejoice at God's kind care! What a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy His creation. We will be praying for the appointments today. We are praying for dr wisdom, Jenny's strength and continued recovery, and as always for complete healing.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love to you all, The Morales Family
Grateful for the good progress and the grace of thanksgiving that is upon you. You are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteCarol Sawyer
Happy Jenny is being able to enjoy her family and friends and this great weather. There are gifts all around us and your blog is a gift to us.
ReplyDeleteIt was also so good for all of US to see you and each of your children faithfully worshipping God, as well as having the opportunity to hear Charlie's testimony of God's work through his caregroup. Your faithfulness to continue to say "blessed is Your name" gives others hope. We are all so thankful for the Mulligan family and the effect you have had on our lives throughout the years and continue to have during such dire circumstances. Much love to you all, and thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear Jenny is able to get outside! We are praying every day. Thanks for the encouraging words, Ray. If you are getting on the site at all, Jenny, we love you! Ray, if not, give her a big kiss from the Troncales!
ReplyDeleteJoe