Dear Becca, it is so good to have a report from you. All in all, your success is nothing short of a miracle. You faith and dependence on God is an inspiration to all, especially those in the middle of a trial. Thank you for taking the time to write so beautifully your thoughts and experience.
Sally Beckman
This is intense and real but filled with your hope and faith that the Lord is with you. You have walked through the valley and surely goodness and mercy is following you and will follow all the days of your life, dear Becca. Just tonight Tim Gunstra talked about his Wmpc course with Andrew and you, and how it was so life changing. I so wanted to hear how you were doing and so encouraged for a good doctor report. You are healing and your joy has endured your cross. Praying for you and missing our mountain laughs over campfire cooking. My husband of 50 years went home to Jesus 2 months ago, and cancer has returned but truly I can say God is good, and His loving kindness and mercies are new every morning.and there is joy in the journey. Much love and blessings. Someday a cappuccino and some Holy Spirit life and laughter.
So glad you got a great report!!! You will adjust to hearing issues in no time--I have and don't even think about it anymore. Your story inspires so many--glad to see you are keeping the faith. Prayers from Mountain Home.
I am so proud of you, as if you are my own daughter, Becca. I gain so much encouragement and comfort in your words. Thank you for bearing your heart (and so eloquently) throughout your journey! It is a privilege to call you friend. ❤️
I’m certain none of us are worried that this will be a masterpiece. No...I’m quite certain all of us are in awe of the one that already is. Him in you, Bec. Thou Mayest...as one who appreciates coffee perhaps you are the only one who might take something from this story. A coffee shop in Kansas City, named Thou Mayest (who knows, you might know them personally) was one of my more memorable coffee experiences to date. The sip, of course, the people, absolutely, the atmosphere, no doubt. It set the bar high. I learned recently that the doors of this endearing shop are closing. Bumming hard. I scrolled past because I really didn’t need or want to know more. A mistake. Later I realized I missed a key element to their post. They would go on to say they are looking for a new location, that Thou Mayest will go on, they hope to continue and to thrive! I thought about that a lot. When Inread your post, I thought about it again. People often talk about a door closing, or a chapter ending...I have wondered if our lives are actually more accurately like a series of novels. It isn’t just a chapter that ends, it’s like an entire book at times. Yet, as believers, we have hope. And like you said, sometimes stubborn hope. Nothing but hope. Your post hit deep. Know that your journey continues to change, alter and mold my perspective in this life. And for that, I’m grateful to our Lord. For you.
You remain in my prayers for strength and courage, and I'll add the items you mention above. East of Eden is one of my favorite books; I have not read it in such a long time. It is time to revisit it. My students are embarking on their own "This I Believe" stories based on the NPR program of the same name. Each of your journal entries is a "This I Believe" statement. Today, one of my students told me that he thought his daily walk and perhaps all of ours depended upon the word "choice" just as you mentioned here.
Sally Beckman