Home from Charleston

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. Psalm 19:1-6

This picture was taken on Monday evening on Seabrook Island near Charleston. Is it not testimony to the truth contained in Psalm 19? Every single day since God spoke the sun into existence and created morning and evening, the sun has risen and set on schedule. Even the heavens declare His faithfulness!

Our trip to Charleston was more evidence! I told you we were staying in the home of a friend; it proved to be more of a sanctuary than a home. Mackenzie rested well there, and it was a blessing to spend time outdoors in God’s beautiful creation together.

You know, we went to Charleston because of Mackenzie’s medical appointments on Tuesday, but it seems that Monday God had some appointments scheduled for us too.

First, we had lunch with a new friend of ours who has the same medical conditions as Mackenzie. That, in and of itself, was an encouragement to Mackenzie, but more than having a sympathetic ear over the medical issues, Mackenzie was blessed (as were Debbie and I) by the spiritual strength God has given this friend through her struggles. She truly radiates Jesus’ love and peace.

We headed back to Seabrook and decided to stop in the shops nearby. Mackenzie, Debbie, and I enjoyed just walking in and out of the stores, not having to hurry. We came across an art gallery; in the doorway was the most beautiful yellow lab I have ever seen. He is known as Ben, Charleston’s famous gallery dog! Of course, we were drawn inside, and ended up having a wonderful conversation with the owner of the gallery, the artist’s husband. We were encouraged by their journey of faith and the ways God is using his wife’s talent to bring glory to the Creator!

We ambled around the shops a little longer, and Mackenzie spotted a Marble Slab. Of course we went inside, and as we walked to get in line, a baby caught Debbie’s eye. She spoke to the little boy and we made our way to the counter. There was a problem though—not only was there a baby at that table, there was a three year old little girl. We overheard her say sweetly to her parents, “She did not speak to me.” Isn’t that pitiful? Needless to say, we walked back to their table. It did not take long for us to find out that this family was in Charleston to visit MUSC also. The father, Clay, has cancer and has been undergoing treatment there. The little girl, Teagan, chimed in at one point and said, “But God is always with us!” Amen!

I wonder if we miss appointments like these at home because we are too busy?

Well, we were in Charleston for medical appointments. Mackenzie had the MRAs first and then the ophthalmology appointment. The radiologist has not read the imaging studies yet, but the ophthalmology exam was completely normal. We are praising the Lord for this and the fact that we do not need a follow up appointment for two years.

I will update again after we receive the results of her MRAs . We are praying they are as normal as the eye exam.

Thank you all for carrying us before the Throne of Grace. We have been the recipients of much grace and mercy, and the amazing truth is that there is an inexhaustible supply of both!

May God bless you and your family,
Lisa & Mackenzie