Saturday, August 23, 2008

What a difference a day makes...

The photo on the left is yesterday afternoon in front of our house looking toward downtown JAX. The one on our right I just took this morning. Amazing! Given the Clark County Clay that we assume covers the world, I'm not sure we will ever get used to the idea that you could have soil that was "solid sand!" That's the way it is here in Jacksonville. When you dig into your lawn to plant plants, it's like digging into butter: sand, sand, and more sand. As a result, it's hard to keep plants watered. Ah, but look at the upside - whenever you have a bad storm, the water clears quickly and completely.

We read in this morning's paper that Tropical Storm Fay set a new record in Florida: the first Tropical Storm to go out to sea and come back for a return visit four times! Weren't we fortunate to be able to be a part of this record breaking event? LOL

I drove by the Proton Institute yesterday when the rain quieted down for a bit to see how things were. It appears as though it was in great shape, and that treatment will continue as scheduled on Monday. That is certainly our hope so we can finish and get home on Tuesday. Since we arrive late, we may be a bit the worse for wear, but so what - we're home!

We got another card from home today. I wish I could communicate how helpful and encouraging those have been. Your love and warm wishes have truly blessed and strengthened us. The longer I live, and the more I read God's Word, the more I see how relationship is at the very heart of the Body of Christ. I think that is one reason why the Lord stands so strong against the things that work to erode relationship, either with him or one another. That's why he wants us to do those things that build one another up, and choose to avoid the rest. I suspect that's a part of "not conforming to this world," but rather having renewed minds and hearts.

Maybe later today I will get a chance to blog about Proton Therapy because I have come to be so committed to its efficacy. It has to be one of the greatest advancements in medicine, especially cure for cancer and other pesky maladies (like macular degeneration). You would be stunned to hear the stories of people whose lives have been written off who have left here healed! Wow!

May you have a wonderful day. If you're in Washington, you get to experience sunshine. Soak it in, because we will have more rain here (though it is 85 degrees!).

Blessings,

Bill

3 comments:

Sharon Bernash Smith said...

I can hear Twila Paris singing: God is in control! Listen! Yep, it's her. Can't wait to sit in my usual place, and hear my usual pastor :) Hey, I've got a new rose you've just got to have...it's fabulous...and heirloom besides. Sorry Betty, he's just got to have one. Love to you both, Sharon PS Israel, here we come!

Mark said...

Pastor Bill and Betty...we just today discovered your blog. .... good to "catch up" a bit. You have been in our frequent prayers!!!
You are both loved and appreciated and missed on the WestCoast.
Paige and Mark, Beaverton
paigemom@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Pastor Bill,
We have "attended" Crossroads many times on line. We are in JAX to visit with my son and family before he is headed to the Persian gulf. We are just a couple blocks from Mayo Clinic! Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thank you for sharing your faith and love of the Lord with us and inspiring us to grow nearer to Him no matter where we are.
We are praying for you both!

PS:How you guys gonna handle the lack of humidity when you get back to the great northwest?? ;0