How Great Thou Art

I wasn't really sure how to start this post and then I went to church.  Funny how on the days I don't want to go to church but make myself go something happens to make me glad I went.  Ah, the power of God.  A few days ago my father was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his throat-- his voicebox to be specific.  The prognosis is good-- a 90% cure rate but my dad will need radiation.  This Thanksgiving will be a special one at my parents home because we will be thankful that my dad's illness is curable and that once again we will come together as a family to celebrate all the goodness God has to offer.

Today at church we sang How Great Thou Art.  It is a beautiful song and one that we played at our wedding.  In the many years since I first heard it I have grown to love it.  It made me think of the beauty and wonder that God brings us everyday.  It helped me accept my father's illness and that God has a plan for him.  He has a plan for all of us.  We remain positive and very hopeful that my dad will be cured and that he will have many, many years left with all of us-- I mean he has yet to meet his future granchildren! (that would be my future kids : ). 

Below is a youtube version of this beautiful song.  Please pray for my dad and his speedy recovery! I'll keep you posted on his progress!