That aside, my emotional journey with MND/ALS has been the predictable mix of shock, sadness and frustration. But I can honestly say that I have experienced very little anger or fear. Some might say that I’m in denial, but I don’t think so. I’m well aware of what the prognosis is for a person with this disease. I’ve never asked the question, “Why me?” I’ve never been angry at God for allowing this to happen to me. I know that God is trustworthy and good. So the fact that I’ve been diagnosed with this disease means that there is a plan in His mind of how to work this for my good as well as for the good of many others. Not exactly something to be angry about!
Initially, I admit that I was a bit fearful of the unknown challenges that lay ahead, but that has mostly passed now. We’ve been continuous recipients of God’s comfort and provision, both supernaturally and through His people, so we know He is with us. And I am more aware of His presence than ever before. So how can I be afraid?
If you ask me what emotion I’m feeling most, my answer would be, “Hope: the joyful expectation of future good.”
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So sorry for you and yours in regards to your present physical challenges.
I pray that you will be healed in all ways, all things are possible...
So happy to hear you are doing your best to process this and stand on the One Hope we all have in Christ.
I remember you from my time volunteering with YFC camps back in '91-'92. Good for you for sticking with it all this years in the land I once called my second home.
Cherish every joy-filled moment...
Hey Bob,
I am so happy you are blogging - I look forward to walking along with you on this journey :-) But first; please forgive me and probably countless others who in our ignorance and arrogance treat you as an invalid! You heart must ache lots when people speak s l o w l y to you or walk away from you before you can respond to them.
You are an inspiration to us all and to mankind in general - life is to be lived and loved; and life fulfilled is to have lived and loved.
Keep speaking into our lives and help us to understand our God whom we take so for granted.
Somlandela
Hi Bob,
Great to hear/see you blogging about the road that God is taking you on.
I look forward to reading more!!!
We love you and Nix.
Bless you bud!!!
Bob, thank you so much for taking the time to do this. You are such an inspiration as you share with all of us more or who God is and as you allow us to see your faith in action. I love your writing style and the way you are sharing important aspects of your journey with us. Luane V.
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