It was a special treat to have Knox with us. Knox is from PNG. He was diagnosed with some type of bone cancer a couple of years ago (sorry I don't know all the specifics about his illness except that this poor man has suffered much physically and though he is quite a young man it has aged him and caused him to be much shorter than he was) He came to Australia to be treated. He was told by the doctors here that he had a very small chance of being successfully treated due to the nature of the cancer and how far it had spread. His church in PNG have been in constant, fervent prayer for him. He has received treatment here in Australia and so far he has responded remarkably well to the treatment. He was back in Australia for a check up with doctors. We were grateful to be able to share thanksgiving with this Godly man. I was encouraged at his enthusiastic spirit for the Lord, his cheerful disposition and the joy he gets from singing to the Lord with others.
We also enjoyed some precious time of catching up, sharing fellowship, food and Scripture with some very sweet friends.
It was all such a personal treat and left us rejoicing in the Lord as we set off for a week's holiday at Peregian Beach.
Thanks to our precious friends who not only made/brought yummy dessert, punch, fudge sauce and a sweet bouquet, but flavoured the evening with their presence.
... and no need to wait to thanksgiving to offer our sacrifice of praise to our Lord - make a special occasion of it around your table - bringing to each other's mind the blessings bestowed upon each.
Praise offered to God manages to calm me in the fluster of life.
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Ah - those boys look like they would all get along very well. What a lovely evening!
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