This line of a hymn is somewhere in the far recesses of my memory but surfaced this morning in my thoughts.(Perhaps someone can enlighten me more )
This week things have changed for us and I wanted you, our supporters to be aware of where we are.
During last week between the 2 hospital appointments ,when a stent or colostomy were being considered to relieve some of Dave's symtoms , he deteriorated such that by the consultant appt on Friday it was not feasible.
Over the bank holiday week end he became weaker and is now eating very little .A visit from the hospice doctor on Thursday brought better pain relief.
So I return to my opening line -we do feel like we are walking through the valley of the shadow of death -but we fear no evil for we know that our Good Shepherd is with us ( references to Psalm 23)-so we have found peace in the valley.
It was with joy that Peter and Ruth were able to visit this week to bring our latest granddaughter to see us.All of them are thriving which is great.
So the circle of life continues.
We remain grateful for all your continuing prayers for us as a family
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Just found 'Peace in the Valley'on you tube-Elvis Presley 1957! Certainly was in the recesses of my memory!love Elaine
ReplyDeleteLove to you both at this time. We are praying for you and following you on this blog.
ReplyDeletexx Jeanette & Bruce (from New Zealand)
Not sure Elvis is quite Dave and Elaine’s taste, and suspect Johnny Cash or Jim Reeves (both on YouTube) would be better options!
ReplyDeleteAccording to the wonderful Wikipedia, the song was written by Thomas A. Dorsey who was known as "the father of black gospel music". He was musical director of a Baptist church in Chicago from 1932-late 1970’s. He wrote "Peace in the Valley" for Mahalia Jackson in 1937 and the words are:
I am tired and weary, but I must toil on
Till the Lord comes to call me away,
Where the morning is bright and the Lamb is the light,
And the night is as fair as the day.
Chorus:
There'll be peace in the valley for me someway,
There'll be peace in the valley for me.
I pray no more sorrow and sadness or trouble will be,
There'll be peace in the valley for me.
There the flow'rs will be blooming,
the grass will be green,
And the skies will be clear and serene,
The sun ever shines, giving one endless beam
And no clouds there will ever be seen.
Chorus
There the bear will be gentle, the wolf will be tame,
And the lion will lay down by the lamb,
The host from the wild will be lead by a Child,
I'll be changed from the creature I am.
Chorus
No headaches or heartaches or misunderstands,
No confusion or troubles won't be
No frowns to defile, just a big endless smile
There'll be peace and contentment for me.
Chorus
Thanks Lesley for your input I think Jim Reeves was the memory.
ReplyDeleteDon't the words say so much !Elaine
Dear Dave and Elaine, Thank you for sharing - we continue to pray for you both and also for your family. You know the blessing in Numbers 6: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. I am praying this for you, especially that he makes his face to shine upon you at this time. Love Jerem and Lyn
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing in your blog, we find it inspiring and humbling reading, we're thinking and praying for you both and all your family. Lots of love Andy and Ellie Morrell
ReplyDeleteHi dave & elaine,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing in the blog. Hope you both feel peaceful - just like elvis's Peace in the valley!!!!! Thinking & praying for u both lots & lots. take care loads of love Sarah xxxxxx
dear Dave and Elaine,
ReplyDeleteyou are both very much in our thoughts and prayers at the moment.
We pray that you will be surrounded with God's grace and peace in these days, that you will know His strength and comfort for each hour and day.
We are praying for the whole family,that he will draw you together in Spirit if not in location.
I pray that you are receiving all the practical love , care and support that you need at the moment.
May God's presence be especially close to you all.
with much love and God's blessing over you all. Julia Mark Hannah and Abigail
Dear David and Elaine
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been in touch but have been following your journey from afar. You're both very much in our thoughts and prayers.
May you know our merciful God's peace and presence.
With our love
Mike & Sue