One of the greatest disappointments in my battle with cancer has been that I am not able to minister as I have been used to. This week one of the member's sister is in the hospital in critical condition. Normally, I would be at the hospital trying to encourage the family. Some pastors despise visiting the sick, but during these years of ministry I have found that visiting in a time of crisis not only encourages those I visit and their families, but it allows me to get to know the families. God has allowed me the privlege of forming bonds with folks over the years during these visits that will last a lifetime. I could throw caution to the wind and visit anyhow, but I have asked God for healing and I believe He expectes me to do my part. Although my visiting is limited, rest assured that these families are in my thoughts and prayers. One of the benefits of my sickness is that I can relate to those that are sick from a totally different point of view. I ask for your continued prayers. I have had some pain this week, but all in all I have had a good week. I don't look forward to taking chemotherapy next week, but with God's help I am not going to let next weeks clouds hide the sun of this week.
Luke
Luke as the old song goes -- "You've got to keep on keeping on, just keep on praying on, your sure to win the victory if you just keep on keeping on!"
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