3.15 p.m…
“A kind hearted woman gains respect…” Proverbs 11:16a
I think of Irene every time I see that verse of scripture and have her name written in the margin of my Bible right next to it…!!!
Irene has never been pre-occupied with impressing others for the purpose of gaining their respect. She is very unassuming and simply accepts and loves EVERYONE with a servant’s heart. She is the person that goes out of her way at the post office or the bank to make sure that some other customer gets the help that they need. She’s the patient patron that let’s someone else go ahead of her in that long grocery line…or frequently stops to say a kind word to some stranger along the way….always to my chagrin, because I am so “directed” and “focused”!!! If she wasn’t so KIND and patient with others we could get on with the next task or activity at hand…there’s always so much to get done!!!! 
The truth be known, I simply don’t get it…but Irene does and has….for years…!! She’s obviously been my perfect counter-balance!!! Of course, the kindness doesn’t stop with strangers… those who know her best would testify that these words ring true for all of Irene’s acquaintances… As a result of her consistent kindness to others, I have seen her respect “quotient” grow and grow and grow….Sooooo, I guess that verse of scripture must be true…”a kind hearted woman gains respect”.
Irene’s platelets are holding at 42; her bilirubin is 12.6 today, down from 13.4 yesterday. Yay!
She is working so incredibly hard and wants to come home…!!!! Irene is asking for people to pray that her appetite would grow without experiencing any nausea…the key words are NUTRITION, NUTRITION, and NUTRITION…!!!!!
Thank you for your encouragement and support!
Caminando Con Fe’
Dave
