Friday Morning with Hervey and Helen Shank
I just came back from a visit with Hervey and Helen. The room is filled with a wonderful sense of God's Peace.
In Isaiah 26:3-43 it states, "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal." (NIV)
In a wonderful way I have witnessed that today. God is there with all that is needed for this precious family. Though the advancing cancer has given Hervey some very unpleasant days - he and Helen are still trusting in every way in their God. What a wonderful testimony to witness.
The last few days have been confusing for Hervey with some wild thoughts and anxious moments. Today they gave him a better sedative which helps him to rest better. The nausea has lessened with this and he is able to sleep/rest for longer periods of time. He is not sound asleep but resting well.
Helen shared that after they helped Hervey with this present dosage he has settled and become more himself. When the Doctor and the nurses came in, Hervey realized that these last two days have made it hard for not only him - but for others too. Typically in Hervey's own special way - he apologized for anything that he might have done to make it difficult for them.
One of their comments simply was, "We're glad to have 'the man with the smile' back again." Earlier in his stay at the hospital the nurses would drop by to meet "the man that sleeps with a smile on his face". Hervey continues his ministry every day. Whoever thought he would retire for loving people?!
Helen and her kids may be reading these lines soon. Northview church family wants all the Shanks to know how much we are praying for you.
Pastor Murray
In Isaiah 26:3-43 it states, "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal." (NIV)
In a wonderful way I have witnessed that today. God is there with all that is needed for this precious family. Though the advancing cancer has given Hervey some very unpleasant days - he and Helen are still trusting in every way in their God. What a wonderful testimony to witness.
The last few days have been confusing for Hervey with some wild thoughts and anxious moments. Today they gave him a better sedative which helps him to rest better. The nausea has lessened with this and he is able to sleep/rest for longer periods of time. He is not sound asleep but resting well.
Helen shared that after they helped Hervey with this present dosage he has settled and become more himself. When the Doctor and the nurses came in, Hervey realized that these last two days have made it hard for not only him - but for others too. Typically in Hervey's own special way - he apologized for anything that he might have done to make it difficult for them.
One of their comments simply was, "We're glad to have 'the man with the smile' back again." Earlier in his stay at the hospital the nurses would drop by to meet "the man that sleeps with a smile on his face". Hervey continues his ministry every day. Whoever thought he would retire for loving people?!
Helen and her kids may be reading these lines soon. Northview church family wants all the Shanks to know how much we are praying for you.
Pastor Murray
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Friday, March 03, 2006
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