Last night, Eric had an opportunity to speak to the ALS support group in Kalamazoo. Denise George is the Patient Service Coordinator for the ALS association and she brought us dinner last night and Matt and Stephanie Kuczinski watched Zach (Maddie was still at Grandma's) and we were off to Kalamazoo. Denise has been wonderful to us from the first day she visited our home after Eric was diagnosed and we really enjoy her company. Eric was the guest speaker and he shared his story of life with ALS and how difficult things have become. He shared that we all have hope in Christ and we can choose how we respond each day and he chooses to have joy. It was a great group and it was nice to have interaction with the people there rather than just speak and leave. We met a gentleman who has had ALS for many years named John who was very appreciative of us coming out. God has redirected our path in life and we are always reminded of this as we meet new people who we would have never met had we been coasting along the path we were on prior to ALS. There was a man there who lost his wife 3 weeks ago to ALS, and a couple who doesn't believe in God and it just felt great to share with them our faith and how we get through the tough times. We laughed and cried with these people. Eric did a great job being encouraging and sharing from his heart! Eric made us take a picture with Denise (above) when we got home to remember our trip to Kzoo. Today Maddie came home and had her kidnergarten screening which she loved! We can hardly believe she will start school next fall! She can't wait to ride the bus!
Love Lori
Father, because of your word I am an overcomer. I overcome the world, the flesh, and the Devil, by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony.
I John 4:4 ; revelation 12:11.
A lot of time people think that when they have a need, that if God wanted to, He could just automatically meet it. But Jesus didn’t say, according to your need be it unto you; He said, according to your faith. That’s why it’s so important to have an attitude of expectancy every single day. If we want God to move in our lives, we have to approach every day filled with faith and hope. The scripture tells us in Romans that “faith comes by hearing the Word of God.” The more you have the Word of God in your life, the more your faith will grow and the more you will see Him working in your life. God longs to bless you, and He’s given you everything you need to be successful in life. Remember, all things are possible to those who believe! Believe in His goodness today and take a step of faith toward the life of blessing God has prepared for you!
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