Well, today we got word. My brother is in hospital. He had problems with standing, and has had some weakness on his left side. CAT scans show nothing but he will continue in hospital for observation. Perhaps a small stroke? Not sure.
Before Christmas my sister had an operation for cancer and will be undertaking preventative chemo treatments. She is doing well, but the looming hand of ill health is always at the door.
Which reminds me that, for all of life that surrounds us, and all of death that sits on the edges . . . we do have an unbelievable horizon. When Jesus rose from the dead he spoke into the darkness. Death has no sting, grave has no victory. But even before we reach that beginning with no ending, there is life in the midst of life here and now. So, regardless of our age or physical condition, we can know life.
The portal to this wide open life? It all comes down to Jesus!
Thank God for his immeasurable gift.