WHAT ALS CANNOT DO…
The following is an email my dad sent out in January of 2015. This would have been right in the middle of his ALS journey. He underwent a very invasive surgery a couple months prior to this email to insert a trachea tube in his throat. He was in the hospital for about three weeks following that procedure with tremendous difficulty adapting to it, yet he maintained a thankful and tender attitude toward God. If you are facing difficult circumstances, please read the following and let God speak to your heart as you enter this Christmas season…
Greetings to all of you. My prayer is that you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year. God is faithful and His mercy and love are new every morning.
Recently my brother-in-law, Tom, who is battling lung cancer, gave me a saying that I thought was very good. It’s title was “What Cancer Cannot Do.” In my case I would like to substitute the word cancer and replace it with ALS. You can do the same thing with what you are struggling with.
WHAT ALS CANNOT DO…
ALS cannot cripple love
ALS cannot shatter hope
ALS cannot corrode faith
ALS cannot destroy peace
ALS cannot kill friendship
ALS cannot suppress memories
ALS cannot silence courage
ALS cannot steal eternal life
ALS cannot conquer the spirit
Like I say, you can substitute any sickness or struggle you are going through.
In October, I had a trachea tube installed. It’s purpose is to connect to a ventilator while I am sleeping at night. The trachea tube was a real challenge for the first eight weeks, but now I have adapted fairly well. I do rest better with the vent at night and wake up more refreshed. Vickie and I continue to keep our eyes on Jesus and walk day by day with Him.
“His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor His pleasure in the legs of a man, but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in His steadfast love.” Psalm 147:10-11
We are not going to let ALS rob us of our peace and hope. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. It really means a lot t us knowing you are praying. God is faithful.