"Ointment and Perfume rejoice the heart: So does the sweetness of a man's friend friend by hearty counsel."
I have realized how wonderful and what a blessing is to have friends, the old ones, that no matter how much time has passed since talking last or the distance, but when you reunite or talk on the phone or online, it is like yesterday, and the friendship is the same. The friends that you have in your present that encourage you, and are there for you at all times, and the new ones that you make... what a wonderful gift God has given us... many times the bond between friends is stronger than blood bonds. Sometimes a friend is closer to you than your own family and they are real brothers and sisters; good friends are a gift from God.
I praise God I may be going to PC soon, if everything goes well and along schedule, then I will be heading to PC on Saturday, please keep me in prayer that this week will go well, I will tolerate the last treatments and me and Linda Gilmore will have a safe trip to PC. God allowing that I will have the energy to go to church on Sunday (I am looking forward to see my family in Christ!) and see my little Bethany.
I am looking forward to go back to PC, but at the same time there is some sadness about leaving all these people I have met here, going through the same situation, I am gonna miss them, these place has been like a home for the past 2 months, all these people like a family; the ones that know I may be going home are so happy for me, but at the same time share the same feeling I have in my heart.
Calvary Chapel here in Gainesville has been a real blessing for me and for the ones that came with me on Sundays, everyone so loving, introducing themselves, so welcoming to my and sisters that I brought with me... Ted and Jane (the pastor of the church and his wife) said that they are happy I am going home, but they share the same feeling of sadness to say goodbye... it was not coincidence that I ended up in that church, God had a purpose and taught me a lot during service and my friends that came with me... and His word never comes back empty...never.
Here some pictures of Ted and Jane and my sweet people here at the lodge, please pray for them...
Love you all!
Dear Sophia, I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. When you return to Panama city will you be staying at your old address or somewhere else? I am sure you made alot of friends at the church where you are and at the hospital, too. People can not help but want to be around you. You are always so uplifting! You stay strong. I am praying for you. Love your friend, Brenda
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