Saturday 30th April - Strength

Good afternoon. We have had a lovely day and really enjoyed the time we have had with family. I slept much better last night, a real answer to prayer and means I am physically much stronger than I was yesterday. We have had a slow morning and rested whilst watching TV. We have then had a nice lunch and played games this afternoon which was a real blessing and I enjoyed very much. We are spending tonight with family again to celebrate my birthday and will then rest up ready for church tomorrow.

Habakkuk 3 v 18-19 'Yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength and He has made my feet like hinds feet and makes me walk on high places'. Isaiah 12v2 also says 'surely God is my salvation;I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.' We have salvation in our Lord and He is our strength for all situations. He walks with us in every situation and will be our wisdom and peace when we need it to be.

Verse of the day: Matthew 5 v6-7

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for our salvation and for His character of walking with His people. Praise Him for our church family and for the support they give. Pray for God to take this cancer from my body by His mighty hands. Pray for our families as they deal with the cancer to trust in the Lord and for His peace and strength to be with them. Pray for people to come to Him and trust God for their salvation. Pray for our bodies to be physically upheld and for continued good sleep.

Friday 29th April - The Heavenly Wedding

Good evening I have not been very well today and have rested for most of the day. I did not sleep well and was in bed for the royal wedding. Anne has been out to friends and my family have come up for the weekend and we have played games. I have taken it steady and enjoyed a day of catch up on the sky box.

Today has been the royal wedding and lots of people (3 billion) have been really excited and really got behind it. There is though a greater wedding we need to be interested in, the biblical one. John 3v29 says' The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegrooms voice. Therefore the joy of mine is now complete'. We are in a marriage with Christ and the banquet will be when we get to heaven. We are in a marriage that will never fail or end and we have a great hope.





Verse of the day: Revelation 1v21





Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for our relationship with Him and for our salvation. Praise the Lord for His promises always coming true and for Him being a faithful God. Pray for my cancer that God would take it from my body and would restore it. Pray for us both to sleep well and be well rested for tomorrow. Pray for our families and for their strength coming from the Lord. Pray for people to come to faith in Christ and for people to walk with Him.

Thursday 28th April - Promise Keeper

Good evening we have had a lovely relaxed day and have achieved lots within it too. We both slept really well, which is an answer to prayer. Anne has cleaned the house and has sorted lots out ready for the weekend. I have completed some tasks for Target camp and sorted through some emails. We have then been into town and I am going to a Target Camp meeting tonight and Anne is going to relax. We are both physically better and looking forward to the weekend. We have a meeting with my consultant on Tuesday and this is in the back of my mind.

Psalm 73 v23-26 says 'Nevertheless I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you?And there is nothing on earth I desire but you. My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.' God is our strength and portion, He is our guide and will uphold us in all we do. There are times when I am not sure of my place in heaven but God's word reassures me as in Psalm 73 that He will receive me to glory and I have a sure and firm hope. God always keeps His promises and we have to cling to that in times of hardship.

Verse of the day: Romans 8 v 28

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord He keeps His promises and that His love endures forever. Praise Him for heaven and for all it holds for us. Pray for the cancer to be healed by the Lord and for Him to restore my body to full health. Pray for both of our families as they walk with us and see the pain we are going through. Pray for Theresa's husband Stephen and for Theresa as they walk through the same situation we do, for the Lord to be their strength and all they need.

Wednesday 27th April - Simple Instructions

I am pleased to report that I am much better and feeling stronger than I did yesterday. I have enjoyed a leisurely but enjoyable birthday and have received many thoughtful and loving cards and gifts. We have enjoyed the day together and have been out for tea and then on to the theatre to see a production. I am physically stronger but need more prayer for this to come with chemotherapy impending next week. I slept well and have taken time to rest also.

Paul gives simple advice in 2 Corinthians 13 v11-14. He says' finally brothers and sisters rejoice. Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God's people here send their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy spirit be with you all'. Simple commands we must obey but don't always. Pray our hearts may change in this.

Verse of the day: Psalm 73

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for all He has done and will do. Praise Him for all answered prayer and for Him walking with us so far. Pray for God to take this cancer from my body for the glorification of Himself. Pray for both me and Anne to sleep well and be rested in the morning. Pray for our families as they walk with us. Pray for all those in the same situation as myself (including Steven) to know the ever present strength and love of God.

Tuesday 26th April: A hard day

Today has been a hard as Glen has not felt well all day, spending most of the day sleeping on the sofa. I've offered to do a quick update to keep you informed. We have another doctor's appointment tomorrow as Glen's chest is still not right, please pray that this will clear up. We continue to trust in the Lord and look to Him for our strength.

Passage for today: Proverbs 3 v5-6

Prayer: Please pray that we will both sleep well tonight and Glen will feel stronger tomorrow, enabling him to enjoy his birthday. Pray for the chest infection to clear up and for no further complications. Please pray that God would heal Glen from the cancer and restore his body to full health. Please pray for our families too.

Thanks, Anne

Monday 25th April - A suprise passage

Good evening we have had a good day again and taken time to rest and enjoy the day we had before us. We awoke and had breakfast. I then took time to watch Match of the Day and sort through mobile phone contracts up for renewal. We then had lunch and went out to Shrewsbury and I had a Starbucks coffee with my brother in law. I then applied for Olympics tickets as we only had until midnight tonight, I went for a full range and can't wait to see what I get. I am physically well and we both slept well too.

I was listening to the radio this morning and they were talking about the fact that Jude in the Bible is Jesus' brother so I went to Jude and it was a good read. Nearer the end it says 'But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring to you eternal life.' We must build each other up in the faith and we must also work to preserve our own faith in Christ too. We should regularly pray with the spirit interceding and realise the extent mercy claims sinners like us.

Verse of the day: Philippians 1 v 21

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for His mercy, for our fellow brothers and sisters and for the eternal life that is to come. Pray for God to heal my body of the cancer and restore it to full health. Pray for our faith to be strong whilst we walk through the valley. Pray for our bodies to be upheld by God and for me to not analyse every little change in my body. Pray for our families strength in the Lord and for Him to be their rock and fortress too. Pray for salvation in others.

Sunday 24th April - He is Risen.

Good evening we have enjoyed our Easter Sunday with family and being able to worship the Lord on His day. We both slept really well and have woken up refreshed. We then went t0 church for a really nice service and to reflect on what Easter Sunday is about. We have then this afternoon spent some time with family and enjoyed the sunshine that eventually came. We are watching TV and playing games this evening.

Today is Easter Sunday, the day the cross makes sense. Can you imagine if the story stopped at the cross and Christ died and then nothing? The resurrection makes sense of the cross as it shows Christ is God, Death is no longer and we can have eternal life. John 11v25 says 'Jesus said to her I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;and whoever lives believing in me will not die.' Christ died for all and the tomb was empty. He appeared to His disciples, 500 people and the women. Amazing He did it for me and you even though we were mocking Him at the cross.

Verse of the day: Romans 8 v 28

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for what He has done for us and that we can have eternal life. Pray for God to take the cancer from my body. Pray for our physical and mental state that God upholds both by His spirit. Pray for our families as they walk the journey with us. Pray for people to come to know Christ.

Saturday 23rd April - The Shepherd

Good evening, we have had an excellent day enjoying time to rest and relax with family. I did not sleep overly well last night due to my back and so took some time to rest this morning and have spent most of the day sitting and resting. Anne has been out and enjoyed the sunshine with family. We have had another barbecue this evening too and are now relaxing by watching TV. We are both still in good spirits and know God is with us in this.

It is Easter weekend and a time when we reflect on what God has done for us. I have really enjoyed growing with the Lord over the past few months. God really does answer prayer and He truly is with us. Hebrews says 'Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep equip you with everything good for doing His will and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ to whom be glory forever and ever'. He is the shepherd that guides us through life and He deserves all the glory. Praise Him for all He is and for His character.

Verse of the day: Isaiah 41 v 10

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for all he has done and for his promises never failing. Praise Him for the answered prayer so far and for him to answer the ones to come. Pray for God to heal me of this cancer. Pray for a better nights rest and for us to wake up feeling refreshed. Pray for our families as they walk this path with us and for them to cling to the Lord. Pray for people to come to Him this Easter time.

Friday 22nd April - The cross

Good evening, today has been such a blessing and I have really known the presence of the Lord truly with me. This morning we got up and took things slowly and went to church. Church was a real blessing and a great time to reflect upon what Christ has done for us. I loved singing the praises of the Lord with His people. We have then come to Anne's parents for a few days and we have enjoyed spending time with family and having a relaxing evening. We are both feeling quite tired and so an early night is in order. We are physically well and mentally feeling excellent and trusting in the Lord.

Good Friday reminds us of the sacrifice Christ is for us and we can gain eternal life. I loved the song we sang at the end of church and want to quote this instead of a verse. Its called 'When I survey the Wondrous Cross' and says 'see from his head, His hands, His feet. Sorrow and love flow mingled down, Did e'er such love and sorrow meet or thorns compose so rich a crown. Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small, love so amazing, so divine. Demands my soul, my life my all.'What a sacrifice Christ was and what a response we need to give.

Verse of the day: 1 Peter 3 v 18

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for the grace and sacrifice He has given us. Praise the Lord for our sins being dealt with and the hope we have. Pray for the chemotherapy to work believing and humbly by the mighty hand of God and for Him to heal me of this cancer. Pray for a good nights sleep and for us to be able to feel refreshed in the morning. Pray for God to take the chest infection. Pray for our families as they walk with the Lord through this. Pray for people to realise their need of Christ this Easter.

Thursday 21st February - Praise the Lord

Good afternoon. We have had a really lovely day and have been able to enjoy the sunshine too. We went to the doctors this morning to have a few things checked. The doctor said I have the start of a chest infection and so I am on antibiotics. The other day I found floaters in my eyes and new lumps and these really worried me but the doctor said she thinks the lumps are glands due to the infection and the eyes although she cannot totally rule anything out she thinks they are not serious. I had prayed God would speak to us through her and this really reassured me. We have then this afternoon been out for lunch and shopping with my mum and bought birthday presents for next week.

Psalm 9 says 'The Lord reigns forever; He has established his throne for judgement. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the people with equity. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed and a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Sing the praises of the Lord enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what He has done.' I know today has been a good day and so may seem easier to proclaim His name but I want to praise the Lord and all that He has done. I am sorry for not being the servant I should or could be.

Verse of the day: Ephesians 6

Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for all He has done and for the grace we have. Pray for God to take the cancer from my body. Pray for our bodies to be upheld and for us to be able to rest. Pray for our families that they would know the strength of the Lord too. Pray for people to come to Christ.

Wednesday 20th April - Death has lost it's sting

Good evening we have had a good day and have done lots during the day. We both slept well and woke up feeling refreshed. Anne has been in work just for a day to see her colleagues in the new school building they have got. I have started my target talk, had a friend around for coffee and also we have done a BBQ this evening with some friends, taking advantage of the nice weather. I have found the last couple of days quite hard after finding the new symptoms and would really value prayer for the strength of the Lord.

Paul in 1 Corinthians says 'I declare to you brothers and sisters that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep but we will all be changed in a flash, in a twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed and the mortal with immortality then the saying that is written will come true "Death has been swallowed up in victory.' Death no longer has the sting it once had and in believing in Christ I have been clothed with immortality, praise the Lord. I am sitting here and I really just want people to give their lives unto Christ, I plead as this life will end at some point.

Verse of the day: Romans 8 v 38 - 39

Prayer of the day: Pray for God to be with us continually and to give us the strength to deal with the situation we are in. Pray that 'death has been swallowed up in victory' to be real in our lives. Pray for God to take this from my body by His mighty hand. Pray for our families that they would know the tangible presence of the Lord at this difficult time. Pray for people to be saved and for them to come to know the Lord.

Tuesday 19th April - Fulfilment

Good evening we have had a mixed day and one where I have really needed to trust the Lord. We both were up early and got on with things. We were able to take things slowly and Anne really took advantage of the sun and has done lots in the garden. This afternoon we both spent time relaxing in the garden and I listened to a sermon. We then went shopping and have spent the evening relaxing. I did though find a new very small lump and awoke with coughing up phloem. I have also had some eye problems. I found all these really hard to deal with and emotionally felt like we have lost the battle.

God has used people and His word to keep me strong though. I was listening to a sermon on Habakkuk 1 today all about how our culture does not fulfill what it claims too, yet God's word fulfills what it says. Peter in 1 Peter says 'therefore with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at His coming. As obedient children do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.' This world offers so much and yet delivers so little whereas people are so ignorant of the Lord yet He offers so much.

Verse of the day : Habakkuk 1

Prayer of the day: Pray for God to be with us in the midst of our situation and for Him to be our rock. Pray for my mental attitude towards the Lord will be to rely upon him alone. Pray in His mercy that the Lord would take this cancer from my body and restore me to full health. Pray for our rest and for us to sleep well leaving us physically refreshed. Pray for our families that they would also know the presence of the Lord during this difficult time. Pray for people to realise their need of the Lord and this world will leave them fruitless.

Monday 18th April - Daniel

In going through what we have you realise what becomes important and essential to life. We all read newspapers that show how people live for 'the lottery win', sex, power and for themselves. When death is placed at your door you realise your true need of one thing alone, Jesus Christ. People since I became a Christian have said to me "how can you believe that?", "what a crutch", "I will do it when I need to". I would say "is this it?". If life on this earth is all there is then we are living a very sad existence. This week is the lead up to Easter when Christ died for our sins. That is what life in this world is for, the next life. I am doing a talk at a camp in a few weeks on Daniel 2. I love Daniel's attitude, no matter what he serves and loves the Lord. In the middle of the passage Daniel in v 20 -23 says 'Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power.' Daniel has his life threatened by a fiery furnace, lawmakers and a lion's den, yet he still says praise be to God and he still trusts Him. I want to do the same and have the same attitude. Verse of the day: Daniel 4 (Nebuchadnezzar realises the might of the Lord) Prayer of the day: Pray for our attitude to be like that of Daniel and for us to praise the Lord in our circumstance. Pray for the Lord's peace, strength and Holy Spirit to be with us during this time. Pray for my body that the Lord would take the cancer from my body and for us to be patient if this is His will. Pray for our bodies to be upheld and for us to be able to enjoy each day we have. Pray for our families who are walking with us during this journey. Pray for people to come to Christ during this week of Easter.

Sunday 17th April - Palm Sunday

Good afternoon. We have had a really nice day so far and we are enjoying the sunshine. We both have once again slept well and the Lord has really answered prayer over the last few days. It has meant I am feeling much better physically than at the start of the week. It was a real blessing to go to church this morning and be with God's people and then Anne's brother and wife came for lunch and it was great to be able to sit outside to eat. We then have enjoyed a restful Sunday afternoon. I was listening to the radio this morning based around Palm Sunday. Jesus knew he had to go to his death. Matthew 26 v 17- 20 says 'Now on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus saying "where will you have us prepare for you to eat the passover." He said, go into the city to a certain man and say to him, The teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus directed them and they prepared the Passover.' Jesus knew arriving in Jerusalem would mean He would have to go to the cross, He is the light that destroys the darkness and He will once again come back and will be accepted as king like he was on Palm Sunday. Verse of the day: Philippians 3 v 9 - 11 Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for Jesus Christ and Him being the King of Kings. Praise the Lord for the family of God and for the church. Pray for the Lord to take this cancer from my body by His mighty hand. Pray for our rest and for us to be wise in when we do things and when we don't. Pray for our families that they would know the peace of God during this difficult situation. Pray for this week that people would come to see what Christ did for them at the cross.

Saturday 16th April - Christ is alive.

Good evening. We have had a really nice relaxed day and we are feeling a lot better physically and mentally. We both slept really well and have had a nice relaxed morning pottering around the house. We have had Anne's brother and wife come for lunch and the afternoon. We were well enough to go for a walk and play games. We then have watched some sport, had tea and are now relaxing watching TV. We are looking forward to church tomorrow and praying for another restful night's sleep. Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 v 19 - 23 says 'If in Christ we have hope in this life only we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death by a man has also come the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die so in Christ also shall all be made alive. But each in his own order : Christ the first fruits then at His coming those who belong to Christ'. A lot of people say this life is all there is but how futile and disappointing it would be if our world was all there is, the pain, suffering and sin. Christ has provided a greater hope and we can have eternal life if we believe in Him. Believe in Him! Verse of the day: Revelation 21 v 19-21 Prayer of the day: Pray for us to have the hope of Christ in our hearts and for His spirit to be our strength and minister. Pray for the Lord to take this cancer from my body and for Him in His mercy to hear our prayers. Pray for our sleep and rest to be excellent and for us to be able to go to church tomorrow. Pray for our families and the strain my illness places upon them. Pray for people to turn to the only living hope - Christ.

Friday 15th April - Justified by God

Good evening. We have had a good day and are both feeling a lot better both mentally and physically than we were at the start of the week. We both slept most of the night through, awaking this morning well rested. We have both met people for coffee this afternoon and have then had friends for coffee and dinner this evening, which was lovely. We are now resting this evening and are going to take it slower ready for Anne's brother coming to visit tomorrow. Paul in Romans 3 v21 -27 says 'the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified by His grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus whom God put forward as a propitiation by His blood to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness because in His divine forbearance He had passed over former sins. It was to show His righteousness at the present time, so that He might be just and the justifier of the the one who has faith in Jesus.' As Paul says we are all sinners and need the cross of Christ to give us the righteousness of God. He has dealt with our sins and we are justified by the act of Christ. We can only gain righteousness through faith and our faith leads to eternal life. In this fallen world we need a hope to cling to and a reason to live during this life. Verse of the day: Romans 2 v 12 Prayer for the day: Praise the Lord for His justifying of our faith and for our sins being dealt with through the cross of Christ. Pray for the success of the chemotherapy, radiotherapy and for the Lord to take this cancer from my body. Pray for us once again to sleep well and for our bodies to be well rested. Pray for our families as they walk this path with us and for the Lord to be their rock in all they need. Pray for our witness to other people.

Thursday 14th April - He is risen

Good evening. We have gone through the second bout of chemotherapy today and it seems to have gone well. I am feeling strong and have started a new drug for my back which seems to be working as I slept very well last night. I was once again sick before the chemotherapy but I am feeling much stronger now. My mum came across to support us and it was really great to catch up and also tell her about Disneyland and the fun that we had. We are going to try and rest tonight and have a an early night in bed to rest. Hope in the Lord and the salvation He brings is one of the most important things. Mark 16 v 4-6 says 'But when they looked up they saw that the stone which was very large had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side and they were alarmed. 'Do not be alarmed' he said you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.' There is so much evidence of Christ's resurrection and He is risen. He died and rose again for us. Verse of the day: Philippians 1 Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for Christ and for His death and resurrection. Pray for the success of the chemotherapy and for the Lord to take this cancer from us. Pray for our bodies and for us to be able to rest and recuperate. Pray for our families and for the Lord to be their strength and rock during this difficult time. Pray for people to see Christ for who He is.

Wednesday 13th April - All knowing Lord

Good afternoon. I thought I would write the blog earlier than I usually do to update people about how we are feeling and to let people know the time of my chemotherapy tomorrow. We are both feeling better today not 100% but we have both slept well and have rested this morning and so we are feeling stronger. My chemotherapy, round 2 is tomorrow at 2:15pm and this will again last just over an hour. This afternoon we are going to rest, we have to go to the hospital for a blood test to see whether I am OK to undergo the chemotherapy - please can people pray this test comes out OK. God has been with us and us feeling better is an answer to prayer again. Psalm 139 says 'You have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty to attain'. God knows all things before we do and His will is a blessing and we should pray for it in our lives. He sustains us and keeps us. Verse of the day: Romans 2 Prayer for the day: Praise the Lord for His character and for Him protecting us and sustaining us. Pray for the chemotherapy tomorrow that it goes well and that it kills the cancer cells through the Lord via a miracle. Pray for our bodies to continue to recuperate and for the rest we have to be blessed by the Lord. Pray for our families that the Lord will strengthen them and sustain them through this process too. Pray for people to realise their need of Christ and to put off their own desires.

Tuesday 12th April - Courage

Good evening. We have had a mixed day and I would really value the prayers of everyone reading this blog. We had my brother and sister here yesterday and we went to see the Liverpool vs Man City game and caught up with them which was fantastic and a real time of blessing. On the other hand Anne is really not very well and I have once again been sick which really is frustrating me as I am not sure why and how to solve it. I feel frustrated, down and just want life to become easier in lots of ways. I know I need to cling to God but today has been hard and I just feel like crying. God though never leaves nor forsakes us. He is with us in it all and I know so many prayers have already been answered. 1 Chronicles 28 v 20 says 'Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you'. God is with us and He will not fail or forsake us. Verse of the day: Romans 8 v 38-39 Prayer for the day: Pray for God to be with us tonight and for Him to speak to us through His word. Pray for both of our bodies that God would sustain them and for Him to repair our bodies through sleep and rest. Pray for this cancer to go through a miracle from God and for the cells to be destroyed. Pray for our families as they deal with it also.

Monday 11th April - We're back!

Good afternoon and if you are reading this then you know we are back from Disneyland. We had an absolute blast and an amazing time. God really blessed our time out there. I was well for 90% of the time, we went on lots of rides and saw lots of Mickey Mouse. The weather was fantastic, I went off the diet for a few days and enjoyed some nice treats and we were with great friends who supported, loved and had a great time with us. In some ways it was a double edged sword as it meant I want to be well to enjoy more of that but it was great for a few days to forget it all and enjoy life so much. God is amazing and He really was our sustainer during our time away. Psalm 46 really is one of the psalm thats has been a comfort to me during this time and I keep coming back to it. It says 'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea'. Psalm 106 says 'Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say "amen" praise the Lord'. I want to say praise the Lord for being with us, for sustaining us and for being our God. He is the almighty and we should worship and praise him. Verse of the day: Psalm 46 Prayer of the day: Praise the Lord for all He has done and and been over the past few days. Praise the Lord for His character and for our salvation. Pray for a miracle and for the Lord to take this illness from me. Pray for my body as it prepares for the next bout of chemotherapy this week. Pray for our families that they would be sustained by the Lord during this difficult time. Pray for people to realise their need of Christ.

Saturday 9th april - Disneyland Day Three

Text from Anne - Had another great day of sunshine and fun. Seen Buzz, Minnie and Mickey. Glen is doing really well and loved the studios.

Pray - Give thanks that they have had an enjoyable trip - what an awesome God! Give thanks for the lovely weather. Pray for their journey back tomorrow. Pray for their week ahead - visit from the community Macmillan nurse, Glen's brothers and sister visiting, watching Liverpool and Man City and his next chemo session on Thursday.

Thanks everyone
Glen's mum

8th April - Disneyland Day Two

Text from Anne today - 'Its amazing. Just taking it slowly. Glen is really well and enjoying the bigger rides. We have fast track onto every ride. Just been dancing with Minne.'

Pray - For their continued enjoyment of the holiday. For Glen to be well. For their reliance on God's strength.

Glen's mum

Thursday 7th April - All safe

Hi - just to let all the blog followers know that Glen and Anne have arrived safely at Disneyland in Paris.

Pray - please pray that they would have an enjoyable time and that Glen would remain well.

Thanks - Glen's mum

Wednesday 6th April - 2 are better than 1

Good morning sorry there was no blog yesterday but I did not have the best of days and was not up to writing the blog. I want to use this blog to say how fantastic and supportive my wife is. I do not say it enough and well the love, support and care of my wife has been one of the things that has allowed me to deal with this situation. It is always the person looking on who finds the situation the hardest and the rock Anne has been during this has really shown me how much she loves me and I her. I do not deserve her and love her very much and a major reason for the chemotherapy to work is as I want to spend my life with her. Ephesians 5 says 'Husbands love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her to make her holy cleansing her by the washing with water through the word and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish but holy and blameless'. I have to try and love Anne in the same way and this is hard but pray for me in this as I want to try and love her in the same way she has me for the past few months. We are going to Disneyland Paris tomorrow and so there will not be a blog until Monday when we return. Please pray for this trip especially that I am well and that my body holds up to going away and we have a great time. Verse for the day: Romans 7 Prayer for the day: Pray for Christ to be our rock and to be with us. Pray for His spirit to manifest in our hearts and to be all we need. Pray for the success of the chemotherapy and for God to take this cancer from my body. Pray for our bodies that they would be upheld by God through the treatment and I would be well enough to do everyday life. Pray for our families and for God to be with them and meet all their needs. Pray for people to come to Christ and for them to realise their need of Him.

Monday 4th April - With Christ

Good evening. We have had a good but busy day. I slept well last night but Anne did not get much sleep and so I would value prayer for her to sleep well tonight. Anne spent most of the day in school packing for her new school building and I have rested and then spent the afternoon with a friend sorting Target camp. We have then spent the evening resting and are looking forward to sleeping well tonight. We are both mentally well just wanting the success of the chemotherapy but are placing this into the hands of God. Galatians 2 v 20 says' I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me'. Our sin is dealt with and has been nailed to the cross and we now live with Christ in us and with us. We have nothing to fear and our life should show Christ to the people around us as this life is not all there is. Verse for the day: Romans 6 Prayer for the day: Pray for Christ to be with us and strengthen us in all that we are going through. Pray for the miracle of the cancer going by Christ whether through chemotherapy or by a miracle. Pray for our sleep and for our rest that both would be blessed by the Lord. Pray for our families that they would be strengthened by the Lord and they would have His peace. Pray for our witness and for our lives to glorify God.

Sunday 3rd March - Mother's Day

Good evening. I want to use this blog to thank God for the mum I have been given. She is very supportive and has done so much for myself and Anne. We have really enjoyed having her here this weekend and it really is a blessing to have a supportive mother whilst going through cancer and to be able to help me and Anne in all that we need. I did not sleep amazingly well last night and both my wife and mum were really supportive. I am so grateful and blessed to have these two women in my life and walking with me in the illness I am going through. Proverbs says 'who can find a virtuous woman? She is far more precious than jewels. Strength and honour are her clothing and she can laugh at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. Her sons rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:many women are capable but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.' I have 2 of these women in my life and I want to thank them today. Verse for the day: Proverbs 31v10 and 25-30 Prayer for the day: Pray for all mums today and say thank you for Godly women in our lives. Pray for the continued working and success of the treatment and for God to take the cancer from my body. Pray for us both to sleep well tonight and for us to feel refreshed tomorrow. Pray for our families and for the Lord to be their strength.

Saturday 2nd April - Let us boast in Christ.

Good evening. We have enjoyed a relaxed day with friends and family. We slept well and woke well rested. We visited Marks and Spencers where everyone seemed to have descended. My mum and brother came for lunch. A friend then came to visit us this afternoon which was lovely. We have played games and watched some sport and are settling in for a well rested evening. We are feeling mentally well and are enjoying spending time with family. 1 Corinthians 1 v26-31 says 'Brothers and sisters think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and despised things and the things that are not to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before Him. It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord". Let us boast in the Lord and realise this world is not all there is and we have God as our strength and portion. Verse for the day: Romans 6 Prayer for the day: Pray for our attitude in Christ and for to us to really trust in Christ. Pray for the continued success and working of the Chemotherapy and for God to take the cancer from my body. Pray for our sleep to be good again tonight and for my physical state to continue to be well enough to cope with the every day rigours of life. Pray for our families that the Lord would be their rock and fortress; helping to deal with all they have too. Pray for the people who we witness too and for people to come to Christ.

Friday 1st April - Foolishness

Good afternoon. We have had a bit of a random filled day in which I have rested and Anne has been into school. I did not sleep well last night due to my back and so slept for most of the morning once my back had recovered. As excellent as this was it seemed to throw most of my day. Anne as fore mentioned went in to see her new school and enjoyed the morning. This evening I am resting ahead of my mum and brother coming and Anne's work are having a night out and so she is going out. James says 'do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what is says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues in it not forgetting what they have heard but doing it, they will be blessed in what they do'. We forget so much of God's word and we read so much of it and do not do it. Quite apt for April fool's day that we are foolish in not following the word of God. Verse for the day: Proverbs 10 v 23 Prayer of the day: Pray as we read God's word that we take His instruction seriously and put it into practice in our lives. Pray for my treatment to work and for God to perform a miracle in taking the cancer from my body. Pray for physical rest and for us to sleep well ahead of visitors tomorrow. Pray for our families as they deal with each day along with us. Pray for our witness to the people around us.