My Hope Tree

Many friends gave me ornaments with the word "hope" on them over Christmas.

When I took my big tree down I hated to put the "hope" ornaments away. Because there is still so much to "hope" for in the coming months.

My "hope tree" is about 2 feet tall with white lights and sits on my kitchen counter now.

I really feel like God wants me to keep the word "hope" in front of me. To remind me that He is leading me. To keep me focused on where He will lead us in the coming months as I complete my cancer treatment.

I even buy jewelry that says "hope" on it, to have the word with me all the time.

I have been able to take the time to listen to a CD my friend, Mary Ann, gave me back in December as I drive to and from radiation every day. It is by Natalie Grant and there is a song on it entitled "Our Hope Endures". Every time I listen to it, and as I have learned the words, sing with it, I can't help but weep.

And every time I listen to it, the Spirit speaks to me and gently tells me that I am to sing that song for my church. WOW! I have never sung a solo ANYWHERE before!

I have to stop crying before I can even try . . .