Crises

Over the course of the past week, we have learned that my father-in-law is coming towards the end of this life's journey. Cancer will be the vehicle which takes him from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior.
Our "Pup", as we call him, is a wonderful Man. He has lived his life with Honesty and Integrity. He is loved by all that know him and the imprint he has made on our lives is unmistakable.
My husband gave him the news of his diagnosis on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday afternoon, He told us that a team of doctors also talked to him that morning. He said that after some tears, he had the opportunity to witness to all of them!! He gets it!!
A crises is described as "a critical situation, a decisive change in the course of a disease, Point of decision"
My father in law is in the midst of a crises, a point of decision, and he saw it as an opportunity to share Christ. This spoke volumes to me. It reminded me that there is life beyond the crises.

Perhaps a crises is better described as "a God designed chance to grow". Maybe it is the means to end...the end being that which counts for eternity.

Thank you Lord for Kenneth R Mauger and the impact he has had on me.