“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” ~Chuck Palahniuk, Diary
I shared with you all that I had a health setback and after being contacted by a few of you I thought I would be a little more detailed in what is going on. I’m doing this not to bring sympathy or attention to me but I’m hoping you will see fit to place me on your prayer list as Lori and I are confident prayer will lead to complete healing of this problem. Anyway I have an aneurysm in the root of my aorta. It is most likely a genetic thing that I would never had known about except for the fact I have routine echocardiograms due to a heart arrhythmia I’ve had for over twenty years. I’m thankful I had the echo. Long story short, this is something that does not heal on it’s own and the only cure is open heart surgery…that is if you don’t believe in the awesome healing powers of God. I’m choosing to believe God is going to take care of this matter…hoping you will join me in this faith walk.
In the grand scheme of things my heart problem is nothing compared to what is going on in the lives of those around me.
I awoke yesterday morning to a voice mail from a friend notifying me that a mutual friend had tragically lost her life in an automobile accident. My friend also shared with me that our friend had just returned from her annual medical mission trip to Africa the same day the accident took place. Michelle Bruns was 36 years old and leaves a husband and three children behind. She was one heck of a neat woman of faith and was loved and respected by many people. She had a dynamic soul and did more in her 36 years than most people do in an entire lifetime…shaking my head on the timing of this tragedy…how? why? …she just went on a mission trip????…only God knows.
I’ve mentioned my friend Amy on my blog a few times and please continue to pray for strength and courage for her and her husband Chip. Amy’s unwavering faith in the middle of this storm has served as a remarkable witness to the power of God for many people.
I hate to go morbid on you all but the opening quote says it all…we all die…are you living a life that is creating something that will live on? I believe I am, Michelle obviously did and Amy certainly is.
Death is inevitable; what you leave behind is a choice.
Pray for Michelle’s family. Pray for Amy and Chip and their family.
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
