November 10, 2009 3:50

Sitting in waiting room outside of radiation, waiting on dad to finish with his radiation. We got checked into the Hope Lodge, went through orientation, so Terry said that means we are no longer disoriented.... hmmmm. We learned all the rules and are quite sure that we are not gonna be able to follow all of them, so... we are hoping not to get caught. Failure to follow the rules are grounds to be discharged from the Hope HOuse so pray for the Weaver family. LOL
This morning went well, still no nausea and had a good lunch. Not sure if it was good food or the atmosphere because he convinced us to take him to Hooters for lunch. Will try to post pictures later. (of the Hope Lodge, not Hooters)


It is now 6pm and Dad is resting in his room. I'm gonna let him rest a little while before trying to convince him to eat something. I will share some thoughts to pass the time.
We sure didn't expect it to take until 5pm to finish the radiation treatment but it did and I am learning that expectations are way over-rated. Just go with the flow. I am also learning....or being reinforced in my belief that Jesus is the only constant in this world. He is never late to an appointment.....doesn't have a lot of bogus rules...and never keeps you waiting in a waiting room. I do have to say though seriously.....this (Moffitt and the Hope Lodge)place is amazing. I told someone the other day its not a natural place...its supernatural. As I walk the halls of the lodge today I noticed each room is "donated" by someone or some organization. It made me wonder....whats their story.....how were they led to contribute to this cause. Shannon and I discussed how we felt so ashamed that we both know people that have walked this road and we never gave it much thought.......yea we felt for them....prayed for them....but really didn't appreciate what they or their loved one were going through. I pray that we never do that again.
This whole campus is full of wonderful people who roll up their sleaves and go to battle everyday with this disease called cancer. Its not prejudice...Folks from every walk of life and from every age group battling for their lives. Every test they take having the potential of being their final exam. We always talk about wanting to be in the middle of where God is working......take a two hour ride and I can give you a tour of where my God is showing His presence through His people. You can see it.....you can feel it. And its special.

Special request: Shannon has headed back to LP tonight so pray for her travel mercies and as for each of you ....take one hour at a time and try to love one another. (I promise to try to post some pics of this really cool place later)