Our days are becoming more difficult…Tom’s pain is increasing in area and intensity. His strength declines daily it seems. I have been having severe back pain…am seeing a pain management specialist and have some hope. Tom will see her next week to get help with his pain. He’s on heavier pain killers now, which make him sleepy. His voice varies but usually he can speak on the phone but not for long. Are we having fun yet? Yes and no! We laugh about what a puny pair we are, but how much we enjoy being together. But it hurts to see him in pain and his general health declining. We rejoice in our loving daughter, Lori, and her family who are having to do more and more of our work. They are so willing and so kind—we are so blessed.
So that’s the bad news….here’s the good stuff…. We had precious visits from two dear couples last week...Lem/Marge Morgan from GA former Cadence missionaries and George/Lillian Davis from SC, present Cadence missionaries who were with us at Subic in the 60s. Our time with the Lord is still so sweet. I was fretting a little because we are so limited in function, and sometimes when the pain is bad we aren’t too cheery.,..but this morning the Lord reminded me of a verse that has always been special to me…Prov. 3:5-6….”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding…in ALL YOUR WAYS acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” He assured me that this is His path for us right now and He is directing it all. There is such peace in that assurance.
Some have asked where you can access the video our church did as we shared about “To me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” You can view it here. We are amazed how the Lord has used that 3 minute video to encourage others. To think that He can use us while we sit here in our home feeling rather useless. Only He can do such wonders. If we had our lives to live over, we would serve Him again, and again. And to think after this we will be with Him forever. Doesn’t get any better than that.
Seeking to finish well in TX....
Dotty Hash (for Tom too)
326 Highland Ridge Dr
Wylie TX 75098
214-501-2527 cell: 720-480-7487
