Author Archive for: DaveDias

7.30 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.  Irene enjoyed yesterday with Nancy Worden and into the evening with Jocelyn & Vince.  Today was a rough day at dialysis and this evening she’s endeavoring to endure the discomfort.

Brutal cycle…and hoping, as is the norm, that tomorrow is a better day.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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8.30 p.m.

I read this the other day:

God has generously granted you the privilege, not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for Christ’s sake.
Philippians 1:29

I am musing on that verse……..and have a few questions for you and me…….

Would you (would I) consider it a privilege to suffer for Christ?
Is Irene suffering for Christ’s sake?
How does or doesn’t Irene’s journey relate to the suffering of Christ?

Food…for thought,
Dave

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5.30 p.m.

Irene was able to muscle through dialysis treatment today without significant pain……so the only challenge this evening is the ongoing nausea and chronic fatigue.  Sounds kind of funny to write that………..

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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