I've been doing some thinking lately ... comparing the present to a year ago. A year ago, we were about a month into a journey that culminated in Lisa having her cancerous thyroid removed in September. The entire summer seemed to consist of doctor apointments, tests and procedures.

Funny thing, though -- from the moment we started that journey last year, I think that Lisa and I both knew what it was. Of course, we didn't know the exact details of what lay ahead. But we knew. It was cancer.

And God was faithful ... He brought us peace and calm in the midst painful news. He brought us love and care through friends. He brought us hope through His promise to always be with us.

Today, Lisa is cancer-free. He brought us healing. We go forward being held by Him -- never knowing exactly what the future holds except for one thing ... He loves us and He will be with us always.

The future is much less scary because of His promise and His faithfulness. May you know it too.