Cool Things

Rach asked this evening if I had posted anything new on the blog. "No, not lately, baby." To be honest, it's tough coming up with things to write about when things are changing at a snails pace. But I do enjoy blogging, although I'm still baffled, when people ask if "I'm going to post anything new?", like they are looking forward to it... you make me smile... really, you look forward to my ramblings?

Actually, there are hundreds of thoughts and experiences with Rach's Susac's I could write about but it wouldn't be anything that would help build anyone up. (like the internet needs another rant site anyway) There are little things we know about but we just wait out. If it's big, you'll hear about it, otherwise we endure. I've hoped to encourage. Your encouragements have kept us going too. There has been a lot of strength drawn from the people who care enough to spend a few moments reading about my daughter Rach and her battles. I take more than I give in the moments I pen my thoughts for the evening. Trust me, there have been some very "difficult" people or times during this adversity. It just doesn't make sense to share them.

But there are wonderful things I can share.

Liisa and I are going to be married 25 years this June 18th. If you know anything about Liisa, she is an amazing woman, great mother and wonderful wife. With all that said, she can't cook a lick, the kids know it and if you've had dinner with us, you know it too. It's something we laugh about with her. In our home, the smoke alarm just means "dinners ready!" Apparently some of Liisa's co-workers understand this too and have bought several weeks dinners for us (out of their own pockets) Do you know how cool that is? Just check out some of the meals we've been getting - FreshTastesMeals.com

It's not always about saying a lot to us but the heart behind it that makes the comments so meaningful. I have a great friend that wrote:

your situation grounds me if you will. I can't believe it...my life is awesome and I still feel put upon...that is not right and I thank you for sharing...i'm sure there are tons of people you are affecting this way.

No way! this guy is a rock, someone I have always looked up to and for him to say this blog, Rach's fight and the strength we've pulled from all of you has affected him is pretty amazing. I think it's cool.

Some of you have known me long enough to know my "preacher" years. I now jokingly say, "God had a great idea when he thought of the church... until he invited the people"... Like I said, I'll avoid the rants. ;) Life has a way of giving us back the things we have given. Rach's doctor, her general practioner, asked if we minded him praying for Rach, then added that he has a friend who loves to pray and asked permission to have him visit Rachael. "Not a problem", it's not like its going to hurt and we beleive prayer can and does change things. Next thing I know, the doc is talking about one of my Young Life kids from years past coming to pray. Good ol' Barney, now mind you, when the doc mentioned his name, prayer wasn't the first thought that came to mind. He did come to the hospital, many times, whether we were there or not, sometimes with his wife. What a young man who has grown in wisdom and faith. He is truely an example of all that you'de hope to find in a person of faith. He helped renew and rekindle some things I had let die in my life. You can't buy hope. Barney reminded us that hope is available to all of us, each day, regardless of how mired in "shit" we are. How cool is it to live in hope once again."