Thank God for people!

I got up yesterday realizing the books are right about every day being different and unpredictable with Chemo and radiation. Round two for me is starting to introduce me to new feelings that I don't care for. But thanks to the simple pleasure of people and friendship, I was distracted enough spending the morning with Shirley that I was able to take my short walk home from McDonald's and feeling pretty good. Later that day when the pain cycle was trying to win again I enjoyed a very pleasant fromt porch conversation with my neighbor Tom. Again, distraction comes to my rescue. A couple of hours later, with misery winning the battle again, ah the doorbell. My first milkshake this week walks in dragging Ellie, one of God's finest young people, and three more delightful young ladies who brought me international goodies they had created, along with cards love and laughter. Then back to the gremlins trying to rearrange my insides for a couple of hours when Cindy and I discovered that a contact from a national EC support group that she had randomly written to, actually lives in Cincinnati, has practically the same condition as me, same age, getting almost identical treatment and from the same doctor. God continues to amaze me! So what these ramblings are trying to say is that "things" made me feel bad and beaten most of the day but "people" brought me through it. Without knowing, or purposely trying to change anything, people can have that much effect on someone's day. I always liked Pastor Tom's challenge to all of us at the conclusion of each Sunday service, when he would say, "Remember, you might be the only Jesus someone sees today". And to think, I saw 7 or 8 today. The picture above is added because it just tickles my heart so much to see it. It is the children of the Nightingale family in their holiday photo, but with one new additon this year, Tina. Tina is here for the school year from Germany and is herself, an only child. Now she is forever part of a loving family with 6 new sisters and a brother. Just a simple example of why Cindy and I do what we do. It's all about "People", pay attention to the people, talk to one, hug one, care for one, laugh with one, share with one, trust one, but most importantly, love them all! I am truly blessed.