1 Peter 1:1 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..."
Spring is here! We enjoyed watching our bluebirds busily nesting in their boxes, laying eggs. Now we are enjoying the five baby birds chirping at the top of their lungs when mama bird brings a bug. The cool spring temperatures combined with the rain has the flowers dressed and ready in vibrant colors. Spring is a time when every creature, every living thing is getting ready, dressed up in its best form for what is to come...it's a time of celebration of new births, new life, new hopes. As we approach Easter, it is much that way with us. We are given a new birth also through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and we are given an inheritance that is being kept in heaven for us that can never perish, spoil or fade . Oh what joy, hope and comfort that brings to my heart! It sets the tone as I prepare my heart and mind for our Easter celebration. Jesus is alive, lives amongst us, and is still in the business of performing miracles.
Our journey with VHL continues and praise God we have more great news to report! My husband went for his routine 3 month bloodwork check and visit with the hematologist this past week. Since his polycythemia diagnosis several years ago, his hemaglobin levels stay high (around 19-20) so blood has to be removed every few months to reduce the numbers (to around 14). The current blood work revealed the number at 12 with no blood being removed over the past year. His doctor was very encouraged and extended his next check to 6 months!
So, as we approach our celebration of the risen living Christ, we thank him for the ULTIMATE sacrifice he made for us on the cross, but we also thank him for walking with us daily and showing himself mightily! Hallalujah! Celebrate! The grave is empty- HE is alive!
