The Water From Jesus
Dear Champions,
The short excerpt came from the Caring Bridge Page of a friend, Elizabeth Meier. I have been touched by her transparency and realness. I've never met her husband, but he is an inspiration on how he has loved his wife and children through hard times.
Although I won the first battle with cancer, it seems this pesky disease wants to go another round with me. I'll admit, this battle has hit me hard. I have been hospitalized twice and I am now getting all my food, nutrition and hydration through an IV TPN bag. My sweet husband is now hooking me up to food each night while I sleep. I could have never imagined when I married this guy, the dignity, selflessness and tenderness he has displayed while doing some pretty unpleasant things. He is just as much in this rematch too - not only taking care of me but holding down a household with 4 kids and a sick wife.
I've had a lot of issues with keeping food and fluids down - that's why I am on the TPN bag. As I am gradually able to eat and drink again, I am reminded of the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. When he asks the woman for a drink, she is shocked that a Jewish man is even talking to her, a Samaritan woman. I love what he says to her in John 4:13-14, "Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
Like the woman at the well, Jesus has showed up so many times for me since this last diagnosis with comfort, replenishment and strength. Battles are rarely fought and won alone. I am asking you to join me in this fight and provide me with the ammo I need through prayer and positive thoughts. Send all my way; it's what is keeping me in the right shape and frame of mind to continue the fight. What has been intended for harm has only brought me closer to my faith, my husband, my children and friends.
Champions, say a prayer for Elizabeth to win round 2 in her battle with cancer! Have a great week!-David Vining
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