I wasn't planning on doing anything special today…
…other than washing some clothes, cleaning my cell, writing some letters, and reading God's Word. It was a good day to simply try to rest and recuperate until tonight's chapel service.
So at approximately 10 o'clock this morning, I was surprised when a corrections officer came to my cell to tell me that I had a visit. My dear friends, Nick and Ellen, came up from New Jersey. I hadn't seen them in a while, as Nick has to work six days per week and Ellen has been battling cancer. Her doctors said she has little hope for long term survival. But I know the One who is called the “Great Physician.” He specializes in treating and curing the most hopeless of cases. His name is “Jesus,” and He is a Healer.
The three of us had a good time talking, laughing, and praying. God has woven our lives together to encourage each other and keep one another on the path of life. I've known this couple since 1993. They've been with me through thick and thin and through every trial. I'm blessed to know such loving Christians.
From 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. we stayed in a crowded to near capacity visiting room, sharing our hopes and simply enjoying each other's company. During the last fifteen or so minutes of our visit the three of us joined hands, bowed our heads and took turns praying. The many chemotherapy treatments have left Ellen weak and exhausted. She has lost all of her hair. But if she could bravely undergo her painful trial with grace and faith, then I can endure my days in prison and any other hardships too.
D.B.
So at approximately 10 o'clock this morning, I was surprised when a corrections officer came to my cell to tell me that I had a visit. My dear friends, Nick and Ellen, came up from New Jersey. I hadn't seen them in a while, as Nick has to work six days per week and Ellen has been battling cancer. Her doctors said she has little hope for long term survival. But I know the One who is called the “Great Physician.” He specializes in treating and curing the most hopeless of cases. His name is “Jesus,” and He is a Healer.
The three of us had a good time talking, laughing, and praying. God has woven our lives together to encourage each other and keep one another on the path of life. I've known this couple since 1993. They've been with me through thick and thin and through every trial. I'm blessed to know such loving Christians.
From 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. we stayed in a crowded to near capacity visiting room, sharing our hopes and simply enjoying each other's company. During the last fifteen or so minutes of our visit the three of us joined hands, bowed our heads and took turns praying. The many chemotherapy treatments have left Ellen weak and exhausted. She has lost all of her hair. But if she could bravely undergo her painful trial with grace and faith, then I can endure my days in prison and any other hardships too.
D.B.