---SACRED RELATIONSHIPS~~

--"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
--(Galatians 6:2/ NRSV) --

~~IN 2014, I learned that I had a brain tumor. After five hours of surgery, doctors determined the tumor to be inoperable. Instead, I had to undergo radiation to shrink the tumor in an effort to prevent further damage and growth.

This was a devastating blow. At age 80, I had lived a full, healthy, and independent life. Now I was forced to make adjustments because of permanent damage to my eyesight, and to my pituitary, adrenal, and other systems. I could no longer drive, which altered my formerly active lifestyle--especially in my church and community activities. But shortly after my return home from the radiation treatments, some women from my church volunteered to drive me anywhere I needed to go. They have done this for more than three years, and in the process we have become close friends--enriching one another's lives.

Through my struggle and the way my community has cared for me, God has taught me the valuable lesson from Galatians 6:2 about the need for for interdependence in Christian community. Now I more fully appreciate the sacredness of relationships. I have realized that life is short and that I should make haste to love, be quick to show kindness, nad be eager to help others.~~

-"Lord G-D, help us to be open to your will for us in every circumstance of our lives. Show us [me] the people that I might visit, call or send a card of love and caring. In the Name of Jesus I pray. amen"~

-UPPER ROOM/LSA~
--"I Have This Hope" with Tenth Avenue North // <https://youtu.be/L8hnzgGl0qg>
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