After a fantastic week with Claudia's parents and family at their rural pad, we are heading home on Sunday afternoon. Its been a time of mixed-up feelings.
There have been hours where i've forgotten all about next week's operation and we've had lots to laugh about. There have also been moments where i have needed my own space, been overcome with dark thoughts and have become quite weepy.
But in all, the time has been wonderful.
We've been swimming in lakes, ridden on roller coasters, watched a thunderstorm, chatted till late and eaten my parents-in-law out of house and home...
We prayed together today as a family (8 adults/5 children). It was a very emotional moment, to be the centre of such a great out-pouring of love and faith.
Alongside their painful concern, there is such hope that God will bring the best out of this difficult time. Its so great to be part of the Steffens family!
Anyway, despite the doubts and the big unknowns about the future, God's presence/involvement is clearly threaded through this part of my life. And while i'm staring into the gaping jaws of life-changing surgery, this subtle thread is giving me the reassurance i need that somehow things will be alright.
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Hi Pete
ReplyDeleteHave been following your blog with my wife Lyn and have been updated on your progress form Dave and Hils and also your Mum and Dad. we will be thinking and praying for you this week.
Roberto Elvira preached at 4.00pm at Holy Trinity yesterday about Jesus stilling the storm when his disciples were terrified. Robertos message can be summed up as Jesus saying to us all in times of trouble and anxiety - "Take courage, I am here beside you and I am with you." Hold fast to this as go into this week and I look forward to reading your next blog after the operation.
Take care
Love and prayers
Alan (CVM) and Lyn Hodges
Pete, Claudia sent me the link to your blog. She might have told you that we have been emailing a bit. We were friends in High school.
ReplyDeleteI just read through some of your posts.
My prayers will be with you during this hard time.
Manuela