Death is Not Dying

Yes, I know it's been a while since I've posted.  I've even had a couple of folks writing to ask if I'm okay.  Thankfully, all is going well.  I have thought about writing on numerous occasions, but I seem to wait until something of worth comes up.  J. I. Packer, a well-regarded theologian, wrote in Knowing God:  "If we postpone our journey till the storm dies down, we may never get started at all."  In my case, I seem to be waiting for the storm so I will have something interesting to say. That doesn't fit.

A friend sent me a link to a web site that mirrors all that I would like to say to you but haven't the words.  If you desire to know the thought processes and the roller coaster ride of one battling cancer, I invite you to listen and watch Rachel Barkley at http://deathisnotdying.com/.

You made need a tissue or two, as I did.  You will definitely need time (an hour or so).  The blessing will be immense.  Take time, as well, to explore the entire site.  If you want to read her blog, start at the bottom and work your way up to her latest posting.  

As I was listening to her on video, I imagined myself there, I imagined it was my voice speaking. Our journeys are frightingly similar. She states it wonderfully and courageously.