'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin.'' I'm whispering 'I was lost, now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
An early Christmas present!
Duke called us this morning to let us know that the MRI sh0wed the tumor to be stable--praise God & Merry Christmas. They didn't say anything else other than we'll see you in 6 weeks. So everything stays the same. Jason will continue receiving treatment every 3 weeks and we will go to Duke Jan. 26th. Blessings to all! Joslyn
Monday, December 1, 2008
Snow day!
Well, there's definitely no denying it--winter is here! We had our first snow day of the season and the kids didn't seem to mind at all.
Jason made it through his treatment last week just fine. It was nice that they were off school Wed thru Fri--he was able to lay low for those days and nap when it was needed. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving--so much to be thankful for! Jason's next MRI is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15th. We will be sending the MRI to Duke and they will call us with the results--pray for stable, heck, pray for shrinkage!
We put up our Christmas tree and other decorations yesterday--I always like it when the Christmas tree is all decorated and lit up. It seems to brighten my day just looking at it. I am so thankful that God sent His son for us--do you realize just how much God loves you and I?
Blessings on your week! Joslyn
Jason made it through his treatment last week just fine. It was nice that they were off school Wed thru Fri--he was able to lay low for those days and nap when it was needed. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving--so much to be thankful for! Jason's next MRI is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15th. We will be sending the MRI to Duke and they will call us with the results--pray for stable, heck, pray for shrinkage!
We put up our Christmas tree and other decorations yesterday--I always like it when the Christmas tree is all decorated and lit up. It seems to brighten my day just looking at it. I am so thankful that God sent His son for us--do you realize just how much God loves you and I?
Blessings on your week! Joslyn
Monday, November 24, 2008
Treatment time again.
Can you believe how time just flies! It has already been 3 weeks and Jason is due for his next round of treatment today at 3:15. Please pray that the medicine will continue to work and keep his cancer stable. Also, pray for his strength and that his fatigue will be limited.
Jason was able to up north and hunt this past weekend. Unfortunately, he didn't even see a deer let alone shoot one:( Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes. My parents came up here for the weekend. It was nice to spend some time with them. My mom and I went shopping for Christmas gifts and we were able to get a lot done. I don't think that I am going to go shopping on Black Friday because the stores were already busy enough and we haven't even hit Thanksgiving!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving and remember to give thanks to all the people and especially God for all that they have given you. Happy Thanksgiving Day! The Krenzke's
Jason was able to up north and hunt this past weekend. Unfortunately, he didn't even see a deer let alone shoot one:( Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes. My parents came up here for the weekend. It was nice to spend some time with them. My mom and I went shopping for Christmas gifts and we were able to get a lot done. I don't think that I am going to go shopping on Black Friday because the stores were already busy enough and we haven't even hit Thanksgiving!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving and remember to give thanks to all the people and especially God for all that they have given you. Happy Thanksgiving Day! The Krenzke's
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Just busy
Sorry for the delay in posting but I've just been busy the last week. There is a Haitian dance troupe in Midland, and I have been working on that committee so the days have been filled. They are here for another week so if you would like to come out and see them perform--they are really good--here is the info:
Saturday, November 15th full dance performance at 4:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church--no charge, free-will offering accepted
Sunday, November 16th full dance performance at 4:00 pm at Bullock Creek High School Auditorium--admission fee of $5 for adults, $2 for students, and free for preschool and younger.
Jason has been feeling well since his last treatment. He has been fatigued quite a bit this last week but that is expected with his treatment. The fatigue will most likely continue and get worse as he continues his treatments. Otherwise, he feels good! Praise God!
Blessings on your week, Joslyn
Saturday, November 15th full dance performance at 4:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church--no charge, free-will offering accepted
Sunday, November 16th full dance performance at 4:00 pm at Bullock Creek High School Auditorium--admission fee of $5 for adults, $2 for students, and free for preschool and younger.
Jason has been feeling well since his last treatment. He has been fatigued quite a bit this last week but that is expected with his treatment. The fatigue will most likely continue and get worse as he continues his treatments. Otherwise, he feels good! Praise God!
Blessings on your week, Joslyn
Monday, November 3, 2008
Good news!
The doctor was pleased with the MRI--the scan looks good and everything is stable. Our appointment was scheduled for 10:30 this morning, yet we didn't get in until 2:45--it was a rather long wait but well worth it. We are now waiting to get into the treatment room --hoping to be out of here by 7:00 PM. We might have time for dinner tonight:)
The doctor was comfortable enough to allow us to just send him the next MRI in 6 weeks. We don't have to come back to Duke for 12 weeks--yeah! God is good all the time and all the time God is good! Blessings on your day, Jason & Joslyn
The doctor was comfortable enough to allow us to just send him the next MRI in 6 weeks. We don't have to come back to Duke for 12 weeks--yeah! God is good all the time and all the time God is good! Blessings on your day, Jason & Joslyn
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Off to Duke
Jason and I leave for Duke again today--six weeks really goes fast. His appointment is at 10:30 with the Doctor and then he has treatment at 11:45 on Monday. I will post as soon as I can with the results. We will return Tuesday afternoon.
Back to the Haiti stories:
Sunday, Oct. 19th, we went to Port Au Prince Fellowship for church and I must say "wow". Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit just pouring over you and out of you? That is what I felt during this service--I don't think that I have ever felt the Holy Spirit's presence like I did that day. The pastor is an American that has been in ministries in Haiti for 19 years and everything was spoken in English. The majority of the church members are Haitian and so is the worship band. We started the service with about 6 or 7 praise songs. Then, they had guest speakers from 2 areas that were hit extremely hard by the hurricanes, Gonieves & Caberet. It was heartwrenching to hear about the destruction and the loss that those people are experiencing right now. They spoke about everyone being the hands & feet of Jesus to those in need and that we needed to get to these areas literally and help them with food, water, and hope. After those 2 gentlemen spoke, the pastor spoke about missions during his sermon. How appropriate--here we are on a mission trip to help the people of Haiti and the people of Haiti are being encouraged to help others around the world like China & Africa. Then church ended with some more praise and worship songs. I could hardly contain myself--church had lasted 2 hours already and I could've gone another 2. Tears were pouring down my face while I was praising our Lord--arms in the air, dancing, singing (I don't have too great of a voice but this day I felt like I did:) smiling, and crying all at once and I didn't care who saw me or what they thought of me. I had complete joy--boy, do I wish that I could do those things here in my own church and not worry about what others are thinking of me or them thinking that I have become a complete nut about the Lord. I wish that my earthly mind would just diminish and that my soul would just open up to my Lord the way I want it to. I wish that I didn't care what others thought of me and only cared about what my Lord thinks of me--I pray for this kind of thinking. I pray for that true joy and happiness again. I believe that is why it is so hard to come home after time spent on a mission trip--you see and feel what true joy is and often recognize that you don't have that true joy in our every day living. Dear Lord, allow me the pleasure of basking in your love. Allow me to find true joy in my everyday living. Allow me to to seek your approval and not the approval of others. Amen. Blessings to all, Joslyn
Back to the Haiti stories:
Sunday, Oct. 19th, we went to Port Au Prince Fellowship for church and I must say "wow". Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit just pouring over you and out of you? That is what I felt during this service--I don't think that I have ever felt the Holy Spirit's presence like I did that day. The pastor is an American that has been in ministries in Haiti for 19 years and everything was spoken in English. The majority of the church members are Haitian and so is the worship band. We started the service with about 6 or 7 praise songs. Then, they had guest speakers from 2 areas that were hit extremely hard by the hurricanes, Gonieves & Caberet. It was heartwrenching to hear about the destruction and the loss that those people are experiencing right now. They spoke about everyone being the hands & feet of Jesus to those in need and that we needed to get to these areas literally and help them with food, water, and hope. After those 2 gentlemen spoke, the pastor spoke about missions during his sermon. How appropriate--here we are on a mission trip to help the people of Haiti and the people of Haiti are being encouraged to help others around the world like China & Africa. Then church ended with some more praise and worship songs. I could hardly contain myself--church had lasted 2 hours already and I could've gone another 2. Tears were pouring down my face while I was praising our Lord--arms in the air, dancing, singing (I don't have too great of a voice but this day I felt like I did:) smiling, and crying all at once and I didn't care who saw me or what they thought of me. I had complete joy--boy, do I wish that I could do those things here in my own church and not worry about what others are thinking of me or them thinking that I have become a complete nut about the Lord. I wish that my earthly mind would just diminish and that my soul would just open up to my Lord the way I want it to. I wish that I didn't care what others thought of me and only cared about what my Lord thinks of me--I pray for this kind of thinking. I pray for that true joy and happiness again. I believe that is why it is so hard to come home after time spent on a mission trip--you see and feel what true joy is and often recognize that you don't have that true joy in our every day living. Dear Lord, allow me the pleasure of basking in your love. Allow me to find true joy in my everyday living. Allow me to to seek your approval and not the approval of others. Amen. Blessings to all, Joslyn
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