Keep those prayers coming

Alan's faith continues to inspire and amaze. His faith and his wonderful spirit is a beacon of light to all of us who have ever spent time with him, but in this journey his light and love have been especially bright - shining on us all. As I have pondered Alan and his journey over the past few years I am reminded of Job and one particular verse from Job keeps coming to my mind -

But He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me I will come forth as gold.
Job 23:10 (NIV)

In the midst of so much adversity Alan has shown great faith and courage and God knows Alan and when he has been tested he too will come forth as gold.

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Alan is healing beautifully and sends his heartfelt thanks to all of you. Perhaps you will note the little shock of color in his hair - a reflection of his colorful soul - a beautiful sight.

He has some tests coming up and on October 31 he will have outpatient surgery for the doctor to put in the chemo port and then the next week he will meet with the oncologist to set up his schedule of chemotherapy and radiation.

Keep those prayers coming and keep calling and visiting and caring.

May God continue to shine his love and grace on us all - we are all tested and when we come through we will all "come forth as gold".

Peace to you, Genie