Another wonderful day!

Right after writing my blog last night at around 4 am, my phone actually rang. I of course laid on the floor in the dark and answered it. It seems that Cindy had contacted one of my dearest long time friends, Gary Smith. Gary and I hadn't had a chance to communicate much since I attended his Air Force retirement ceremony a few years ago in San Marcos, Texas. Well, as it usually goes when two people make contact after a while, we quickly found out that both our lives have changed quite a bit in the past year or so. Gary is now the Pastor of a new church in San Marcos and doing well. He also let me know he has finally published his first book, "Letters from Boerdonk" I put the picture of the book here because one thing that makes the book unique is that the book is one of the first Christian book titles that actually, thanks to the beautiful work of artist Larry Weston, includes beautiful illustrations throughout the book, making it a wonderful art collectible as well. But I must speak of the content. I have been reading Gary's sermons whenever I could and he is a fantastic preacher, writer and story teller. Since knowing him when he was 18, I knew then he had a gift. A gift of blending the reality of life, his faith, the power of God's love and wonderful humor into a story, a sermon, a helpful chat or whatever he was delivering at the time. For years so many have been able to enjoy his insight and stories. So when he told me about the book, I was so happy for him. I can't wait to get my copy and enjoy it and tell you all more about it.
Laura took me to radiation today, only two more days left. And it can't be soon enough. I really am feeling the effects now and so I have to give in to the "gremlins" much faster these days. Still losing weight, and trying to find flavors and foods that I can keep down. Katia and Christy came by to visit and brought a wonderful Christmas box of Greater's chocolates so I am sure at least one or two of those will work. Thank you so much ladies. And I also spent some of this blog writing time chatting with another dear friend in Norway. She too will be spending a "low key" Christmas season and we wish her and her family the very best. I am truly blessed, and loved. And so are all of you!