Dog days

Can I just say I have never liked summer in the south. This year summer came early, it started in march. I think there was a week in there when we didn't have temps in the 90's. The humidity is so heavy sometimes, I think I am drowning. Yet, as I sit in the chemo room getting my gamma treatment, I am covered with a blanket. It is cold in here, in more ways than one. I have been in these chairs many times before. I know what channels are what on the tv. People all around me in here for different reasons. All are here for life giving treatment. To extend this life as long as we can, even though in the process it may kill us. Everyone in their own cubicle, quietly taking in the liquid in the bags. It makes me wonder what it will be like when we don't have hot, humid air; a place where we can run, sing and dance and never feel pain. I think I can endure all this life will throw at me, knowing I have that day to look forward to. No cold rooms with a dozen people hooked up to iv's.
Enduring this life isn't always a bad thing. My kids, Caroline, the future g-kids bring me such joy, I can't imagine I could have more. And then I do. Life-giving treatment is also found in Jesus. The grace and forgiveness he gives so freely, is without cost to us. Talk about joy! Knowing that he gave his life just for me, while enduring the pain of All sin ever committed and ever to be committed. For me. as you go about your daily life, remember to say a little prayer for those sitting in here with me, and then remember what an awesome gift we all have been given. Eternal life and joy unspeakable is ours because he endured.