The cure

What is the cure for cancer? It depends on the type cancer. Chemo cures many kinds, and in the last couple of months several new drugs have come out for treating metastatic melanoma. But these new drugs only "maintain" or slow the growth of the tumor. They do NOT shrink or remove it. Presently there is NO cure for the cancer that I have, so extending a fair quality of life is the aim of the treatment. This is not what one would call encouraging news unless there really is a better place beyond this life!

Jesus told us that he was going to prepare a better place for those who are his followers. What a great promise! So why should I continue chemo treatments if I'm only delaying my time to see my Savior face to face? Good question, and my answer is that God has not finished with me yet here on earth! Just last weekend we met a young couple who are our new neighbors. How will God use us in their lives? I don't know, but we'll be ready and available.

I trust that you're looking for opportunities to be a blessing to others too. There are so many hurting people all around us.

Mary and I continue to be encouraged by your prayers. Thanks so much.