Let’s do this well together

“ We can rejoice too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.” Romans Ch.5 v. 3
This week, our family lost a young wife and mother to cancer. She had fought the battle with this awful disease, for four years, always with courage and hope, because she had so much to live for. She also shared with her husband a deep faith in God and complete trust in Him. Both she and her husband inspired so many people with the strength of their faith which in turn gave them endurance for the years of chemotherapy and the associated tiredness, endless hospital appointments and painful and intrusive procedures. What people will remember about her is her hopefulness and bravery throughout all these trials.
I admit that it annoys me when I hear of people disregarding the guidelines of the current situation. We are not being asked to do anything difficult. We are not required to lie in a hospital bed for weeks on end, separated from our loved ones. So when I read about those who moan about staying at home, I think of this brave young woman who would have loved nothing better than to have been able to stay at home, instead of spending the last ten weeks of her life far away from family and friends.
She leaves a legacy of love and inspiration and will be sorely missed by many, but she is now with Jesus, her Saviour and knowing that comforts and sustains those who loved her most.