Comfort.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

"Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."

Well, the results of the MRI were not what Team Robertson would have liked to have heard. The short of it is that the tumor continues to grow and has been causing more symptoms. I have decided that cancer is the epitome of what the passage above is talking about... the "outer self wasting away". Dad continues to grow weaker, but his spirit seems to be doing exactly what this verse is talking about... "being renewed day by day". He is precious and God is faithful!

We called hospice yesterday and they have provided the support we need to care for Dad. Last night they were able to get us some medicine that will hopefully continue to provide him relief and comfort. We would treasure your prayers that the true comforter, the God of all comfort and mercy (2 Corinthians 1:3), would continue to be evidently near to us in this next stage of the journey.

We are finding great strength in the Truth of God's word. Dad had us turn to Isaiah 40:8 yesterday. It says, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." It is this word that says, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39) and "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." (Deuteronomy 31:8) and "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10).This is powerful truth that speaks of a God who does not abandon us in suffering, but is actually right there with us in the thick of it. We feel his comfort ever so near.

Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, texts, emails, and calls. We are so grateful for each of you. Thank you for loving us well.

Treasuring each precious moment.

C