HndrdPrcnt
11-28-2007, 07:39 PM
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6.
Friends -
Today marks one year from the date of my Whipple procedure that saved my life. On this important anniversary, I am so thankful for all of the love and support that I have received from my family, my friends, my church, my customers, and even complete strangers. Thank you to each of you who have supported me and my family with your prayers, your kind deeds, and your financial support! We have gone through what was truly, "the valley of the shadow of death", and have come out victorious - and for that I must also give thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He never once left my side through all of this and he has worked through so many people that he has put in to my life.
I think back to all of the hard work that was put in to the spaghetti feed that really helped to live while our income had dwindled down to only what disability pay provides. Then there were all the people that showed up and took care of our yard doing gardening and keeping the yard under control while I was in the hospital - as well as those who came to decorate the house so that the girls could enjoy the Christmas season with a decorated home. Thank you, that meant so much to me and my family. I think back to others that God has put in to my life as well including my men's Bible study group, and Doctor Rich Lichti who ran a marathon to help raise money for our family. There are so many who were there for us that it is impossible to list everyone. Most recently though, we received a call from a local community member who told me that she was putting together a team to run the CIM marathon and wanted to raise funds to help us with our medical bills. Amazing!! God is so good. You can find out more about Kim and her team at http://www.active.com/donate/johnburkefund.
I hope that every one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I pray that you were able to share the day with your loved ones. I pray that my brush with pancreatic cancer and my original diagnosis of 6-12 months to live has served as a reminder to truly charish every day that you have here on Earth and to take the time to let your spouses, children, parents and friends how much you love and appreciate them. Also, if you did die tomorrow, are you certain as to your destination? If so, that is great and I give God thanks for that. If not, I pray that you take the time to check out a local Christian church to learn more about our Creator. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through what I have gotten though if not for the ability to lean on him through it all.
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May God bless you and your loves ones richly!
Your Friend -
John
Friends -
Today marks one year from the date of my Whipple procedure that saved my life. On this important anniversary, I am so thankful for all of the love and support that I have received from my family, my friends, my church, my customers, and even complete strangers. Thank you to each of you who have supported me and my family with your prayers, your kind deeds, and your financial support! We have gone through what was truly, "the valley of the shadow of death", and have come out victorious - and for that I must also give thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He never once left my side through all of this and he has worked through so many people that he has put in to my life.
I think back to all of the hard work that was put in to the spaghetti feed that really helped to live while our income had dwindled down to only what disability pay provides. Then there were all the people that showed up and took care of our yard doing gardening and keeping the yard under control while I was in the hospital - as well as those who came to decorate the house so that the girls could enjoy the Christmas season with a decorated home. Thank you, that meant so much to me and my family. I think back to others that God has put in to my life as well including my men's Bible study group, and Doctor Rich Lichti who ran a marathon to help raise money for our family. There are so many who were there for us that it is impossible to list everyone. Most recently though, we received a call from a local community member who told me that she was putting together a team to run the CIM marathon and wanted to raise funds to help us with our medical bills. Amazing!! God is so good. You can find out more about Kim and her team at http://www.active.com/donate/johnburkefund.
I hope that every one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I pray that you were able to share the day with your loved ones. I pray that my brush with pancreatic cancer and my original diagnosis of 6-12 months to live has served as a reminder to truly charish every day that you have here on Earth and to take the time to let your spouses, children, parents and friends how much you love and appreciate them. Also, if you did die tomorrow, are you certain as to your destination? If so, that is great and I give God thanks for that. If not, I pray that you take the time to check out a local Christian church to learn more about our Creator. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through what I have gotten though if not for the ability to lean on him through it all.
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May God bless you and your loves ones richly!
Your Friend -
John