Celebrating Life
My heart is filled as I sit to write this simple expression of my love and gratitude for the profound gift of YOU in my life. Mere words cannot hold the emotion that I feel when considering the life-giving blessing of your love and prayers. I am actively thanking Father for you in this season of new beginnings. May you and your family be surprised by the lavish goodness of God this Christmas and New Year.
Over the past two years, it has been beyond meaningful to know and feel that you held me in your prayers. I cannot imagine having faced cancer, and the gruesome treatments to cure it, without having you on my side. Thank you.
Healthily, I am learning to live much closer to the "revelations" of my utter weakness and His all-sufficient grace. Trusting in Him, interdependently with you, makes me so glad to be a part of this wonderful Family of God. Bless you for standing in the gap for me as you do.
Throughout the whole ordeal, God proved able and you, faithful, to provide for His mission of love through Laughing Child. It has been a sweet consolation to my spirit to be kept aware of your continual prayers and giving to this little ministry. Your compassionate sharing has amazed me, and our team in Mexico have consistently astonished me in their dedicated service. Laughing Child is truly His vision and ministry alone. Glory to His Name!
Now, back to work in 2024! Thankfully, the latest scans and exams find no residual or recurring cancer. I will be monitored closely for the next year. I have peace and increasingly more energy to be active again in service with and for Laughing Child. Please pray for me this year as I discern and adapt to a different role in leadership. It is true that I now have fewer "tools" (gifts) at my disposal for telling the story. Please pray with me that deeper faith and effectual prayer will more than compensate. I am excited to continue on this journey of witnessing and experiencing Father's provision far beyond my capacities. May love, faith, and hope increase as my considerable limitations create opportunities for the demonstration of God's power moving forward. He is able!
Bless you for keeping me alive and empowering Laughing Child to thrive through your prayers and selfless giving.
shane