We did not ask for this year, but we do not resent it being given to us either. Sometimes, life is a struggle, but then it settles to pleasant places and we realize that these journeys we take have been destined for our good – to give us a future and a hope – all along.
The last twelve months have held all that you would expect them to hold in a family of six – church, jobs, writing, speaking, school, orchestra, band, plays, student council, sports, and more. But in perhaps one of the most surprising and yet unsurprising turn of events this 2019 (something you all already know if you follow CAC), Chase was diagnosed with a second cancer. It started in his thyroid, but has moved into his lymph nodes, and as of November, they are monitoring his lungs and kidneys as well. There have been surgeries, procedures, treatment, and seemingly endless days in the hospital. There have been tears and anger mingling with the joy and laughter, and over it all, the whispered prayer continues on: “Lord, please use this to strengthen and not to break.”
We are overwhelmed, yet God is faithful.
We are tired, yet God never sleeps.
We grieve, yet God takes the pain and gives hope in its place.
And isn’t this why we mark this Christmas-time, life-long celebration? The moment that tiny babe drew breath in a barn cave with the animals all those thousands of years ago, the war was won. Hope will always win because God’s love is greater still.
Choosing hope.
With all our love – moment by moment…
The Ewoldt Family
[Bob, Ellie, Darcy 13, Aidan 11, Chase 10, Karsten 8]
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[Photo credit: Margaret Henry Photography]