Irene, Dave, Jocelyn, and JoAnna:

Over the past couple of days, when I think of you folks, the lyrics of a song have been coming to mind, and I thought you might like to read them:

Other Side Of This Trial

I stand at a river,
I must reach the other side.
Don’t know how I’ll get there,
the river’s cold and deep and wide.

So strong is the current,
I’d be surely swept away.
Stronger though is my Father’s hand,
and He will make a way.

This trial is that river,
but I’ve been here before.
I’ve learned from the last time,
that I’ll reach the other shore.

On the other side of this trial I’ll be a better man.
I will know the sweet deliverance of my Father’s mighty hand.
I will have another battle won upon which I can stand.
I’ll grow closer to my Savior as I trust His masterful hand.
I’ll know Him better, I will be better, I’ll be a better man.

I cry with my whole heart,
“My God what have I done
To deserve what I’m going through?”
He said, “It’s just that you’re My son.

“I’m doing a work in you,
building patience in My child.
You’ll find on the other side
that it’s all been worthwhile.

So hold on to My promises
as you watch My will unfold.
You’ll see that this trial
was under My control.

On the other side of this trial I’ll be a better man.
I will know the sweet deliverance of my Father’s mighty hand.
I will have another battle won upon which I can stand.
I’ll grow closer to my Savior as I trust His masterful hand.
I’ll know Him better, I will be better, I’ll be a better man.

I’m not talking about the sweet by and by.
But in this here and now, He’ll deliver me somehow.

Cause on the other side of this trial I’ll be a better man.
I will know the sweet deliverance of my Father’s mighty hand.
I will have another battle won upon which I can stand.
I’ll grow closer to my Savior as I trust His masterful hand.
I’ll know Him better, I will be better, I’ll be a better man.

I’ll be a better man

The Johnson family is praying for you all.

Frank, Bobbetta, and Emily