My roaring and quick witted brother, Matthew, and sister, Suzanne came out to New England to see me last weekend. I laughed a lot, and experienced great joy in having them both come see me.
Little (almost 4) Alessandro, my nephew, arrived, too. Elisha had fun with him, and he blended right into all the happy chaos at Abba's House on friday night when we gathered to hang out in the big back yard. My brother Matthew ate lobster roll sandwiches every chance he could get. It was fun to watch him taste test the different ones. I believe mine got a "very good." However, Ellen's Harborside in Rockport, MA got a "fabulous".
My summer work is coming to a close on July 31st, and I will have a whole month off before returning to the 2009/10 academic year. August is going to be a challenge-chemo-wise.
I have loved working with the ELL high school population. Everyday, on my way to work, I listen to a CD called "Bless The Broken Road". Lately, I have been dealing with some fear connected to having a cancer diagnosis, but this song reminds me who is holding my life in His hands. His perfect love casts out all of my fear (s).
"Sweet Jesus"
Sweet Jesus, my Savior
You are my faithful friend
You made me. You know me
You've seen my every sin
And my soul is amazed
By this gift of Your grace
And these arms that take me in
Sweet Jesus, my Savior
You are my faithful Friend
Sweet Jesus, my Shelter
You are my faithful Friend
The Refuge I run to
When my world comes closing in
Why should I be afraid
When I know I am saved
By the arms that take me in
Sweet Jesus, my Shelter
You are my faithful Friend
Sweet Jesus, my Shepherd
You are my faithful Friend
You hold me, You lead me
I'll follow 'til the end
And once more I will say
On that beautiful day
When Your arms take me in
Sweet Jesus, my Shepherd
You are my faithful Friend
Sweet Jesus, My Savior
You are my faithful Friend
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