Dear Irene and Dave,

Recently I have pondered the significance of the word “Nevertheless” in Scripture:  “Nevertheless” – In the midst of and in spite of tribulation, unwelcome challenges, pain, suffering, all the ramifications of Amyloid.

“Nevertheless (yet) I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the victorious God of my salvation!  The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army;  He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk (not to stand still in terror, but to walk) and make (spiritual) progress upon my high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility.”  Habakkuk 3:18, 19

“Nevertheless, I am continually with You.  You do hold my right hand.  You will guide me with Your counsel and afterward receive me to honor and glory.  Whom have I in heaven but You?  And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You.  My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever.”  Psa 73:23-26

We love you and uphold you in prayer.

Jacque (for Paul, too)