After church on Sunday 10 members of the Grace UMC Praise Team came to sing TO Bill, and ended up singing WITH Bill. Bill was in his element. His first love, music. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house, except for Bill. He sat up straight, found his music and joined them. For over one hour our home was filled with Praise music. It was a blessing for all of us.
Wednesday morning we meet with the doctors at University of Chicago Cancer Center to discuss the clinical trial and if he can participate. It would be our little miracle. I won’t be driving into the city because friends have arranged for a driver to pick us up and bring us home. What a blessing.
Bill wakes in the morning feeling good, and fades in the evenings. Kind of like most of us old folks. He can’t wait to have some energy back.
“Father, If you are willing, take this cup from me: yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42
Wednesday morning we meet with the doctors at University of Chicago Cancer Center to discuss the clinical trial and if he can participate. It would be our little miracle. I won’t be driving into the city because friends have arranged for a driver to pick us up and bring us home. What a blessing.
Bill wakes in the morning feeling good, and fades in the evenings. Kind of like most of us old folks. He can’t wait to have some energy back.
“Father, If you are willing, take this cup from me: yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42
18 comments:
Music does lift the spirit and I'm sure everyone felt blessed by this experience. We hope today's appointment goes well. Love, Lynn and Lake
The team was blessed as well. Only good thoughts are with you today! All our love,
Lynn (and the the gang)
Bill - Lori and I were so sorry that we were unable to join the rest of the team on Sunday. You are certainly in our prayers. Today and everyday. Love - Brian + Lori
Just letting the Huber family know of my prayers and support during this stressful time of decision-making. I know that you all and your medical team are well-supported by the prayers of many. Your family has been such an inspiration to so many facing medical problems and decisions! May you absorb all the information you hear on this "day that the Lord hath made" and come to clear conclusions. Love, Kathy Coleman
Hi Nancy and Bill - we were humbled and honored to share some precious time with you all.
I always turn to music.... songs and hymns - in times when my own thoughts and words fail me ... I'll put a couple up here. Maybe they'll have the seed of hope you need at the right time.
All grace and peace,
Dan Wagner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVPNiIJTDtI&feature=related
All I once held dear, built my life upon
All this world reveres, and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now, compared to this
Knowing you, Jesus
Knowing you, there is no greater thing
You're my all, you're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord
Now my heart's desire is to know you more
To be found in you and known as yours
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All-surpassing gift of righteousness
Oh, to know the power of your risen life
And to know You in Your sufferings
To become like you in your death, my Lord
So with you to live and never die
Graham Kendrick
Copyright © 1993 Make Way Music,
www.grahamkendrick.co.uk
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International copyright secured.
Used by permission.
Bill and Nancy,
Thank you so much for allowing us to just be with you and your family. I am sending all my positive energy and constant praryers your way each day!!
Love
Katherine
Here's another song for the journey ... this isn't my favorite performance, but she tells the story most clearly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA9WbEn-Nj8&feature=related
In Christ alone my hope is found
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Scorned by the ones He came to save
The wrath of God was satisfied
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him laid
For every sin on Him laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
And as He stands in victory
Sin
Sin
For I am His and He is mine
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt of life, no fear of death
No guilt of life, no fear of death
This is the power of Christ in me
This is the power of Christ in me
From life
From life
Jesus commands my destiny
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Can ever pluck me from His hand
c. Keith Getty
Bill and Nancy
It was so good, amazing to stop by and spend some time together and have Bill singing with us... as Dan said "humbling" I'm up for "The sound of music 2"!
Love you guys Matt
From the hills of East TN, I think we could hear your songs. You guys are blessed with some great friends there.
David Eaker
I know that the journey you both are now on is the most challenging one of your lives. I find it a blessing and an honor that, in what ever small way, I have been a part of it. I ask for your healing every day and more importantly ask that you realize that the Creator has purpose for your life. In that assurance all knowledge and faith finds meaning and a life, no matter what it's length, finds abundant joy in the living. My heart is open to you both.
Mike D.
Thank God for music. It is one of the most important things in life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you today. God Bless You Chris and Gail
What a great idea! Music can definitely help perk your spirits up. I hope all goes well today. As always, I'm thinking of both of you and keeping my fingers crossed that you get some positive news.
- Janet and John
Nancy and Bill,
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of the group singing at your house last Sunday. We loved seeing Bill and your friends having such a good time. Music is truly such a blessing!
We are hoping that the news is good today at the University of Chicago. They once saved my brother-in-law and hopefully they can do the same for Bill.
After we get your news we will decide on a time to come to Chicago. That is what airplanes are for you know.
May God bless you both.
Love,
Pam and Jeff
Sorry that Brian and I could not be there to sing with you on Sunday. We are probably not the best members to visit with three little ones bringing home germs from multiple schools! We are so glad that the music was uplifting. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Lori Fahs
How wonderful! I know how Bill loves his music..I am so glad that you have devoted friends there. Can Bill still hit the high notes? I can only imagine the music was a celebration of love. As always, you are in our prayers.
Love Pat
Bill and Nancy,
I am blessed to know you both. Your love for family, music, and our Lord are an inspiration. I hope you know, Bill, how many lives you have touched, including mine. What a comfort to hear you sing, I have truly missed that. Love and prayers to both of you.
Pennie
All Bill needed there was Gordon Earl and they could have supported the whole group from the bass section as in days of old!
Hope all went well to day.
Love, grace and peace to you all....
Marlon & Jennifer
Yes, Bill, you were definitely in your element when yo were singing on Sunday. It brings to mind your
famous trumpet solo,"Oh, Danny Boy."
Praying often
Love,Paula
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