Oh Dias Family –

My heart is full of love for you all. I wish there was a way of holding each one of you. I know the this dark valley and it is so hard to see you waiting on God while Irene suffers in this trial. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers all day long. What a warrior Irene is and what a battle that is being fought. We just all have to remember that God loves her, even more than we do, and He has not left any of you to battle alone – He is there with you – even when fear grips you so tightly; when you can’t feel His presence; when you think you can bare no more. He will give you the strength and He will carry you through this. You must hold on and Trust Him.

I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, “You are my servant”;
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
I will strenghten you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:9-10)

Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; and the flames will not set you ablaze.
(Isaah 43:1-2)

Love – Betty and Dick Fairhurst