The Fifth Trial

Let me start by saying that this blog is about my battle with cancer. That last typed word “cancer” was the first time I used this word referring to me (deep breath). The title The Fifth Trial (cancer) begs the question what were trails 1-4. Trail #1- when I was 22 years old I lost my brother Ray (26) to a brain aneurism (we were golfing). Trial #2- in 1999 I sent my mom and dad on a cruise for my mom’s birthday. She died dancing with my father on the ship. Trail #3- in 2000 I lost my dad to a severe infection. Both my mom and my dad were 58 years old. Trail #4- in 2011 after 23 years of marriage Barb and I divorced.

The Fifth Trial is the first trial that involved a fight- I love a good fight. For those of you who do not believe in Jesus, what I am about to say may confuse you. This trial is from God for the purpose to build me up and make me complete. I do not believe it was sent to destroy me! The purpose of this blog is to communicate how God works and how He heals and sustains His people. Please understand that I am fully persuaded that I will survive, re-marry, and raise my new family.