Wow! 2013 already. Why is it when we are in the thick of things, the passage of time seems slow? And, yet, when the new year dawns, that same passage of time seems to have happened all too quickly. Not that I'd want to relive the chemo again, mind you.

Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for all the prayers and support offered on my and my
family's behalf in 2012. I head to the Block Center again, tomorrow, for treatment #17.These treatments should continue through May of this year. I continue to feel well. Side effects are simply obnoxious, not debilitating. I'll try to be diligent in keeping the blog current.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."  Romans 15:13

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Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing to the Lord, all the earth!
 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
    tell of his salvation from day to day.
 Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvelous works among all the peoples!

 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
    he is to be feared above all gods.
 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
    but the Lord made the heavens.
 Splendor and majesty are before him;
    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
    bring an offering, and come into his courts!
 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
    tremble before him, all the earth!

 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!
    Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
    he will judge the peoples with equity.”

 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
    let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
     let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
         for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
    and the peoples in his faithfulness.               PSALM 96