"Though You Slay Me"

Instead of having chemo today, I went and used a gift card that Bryan and Jenna gave me on Mother's Day for a massage.  I didn't skip chemo, this was my off week.  So thankful for the blessings of today.  Jenna, Hudson and I went for a walk tonight, while Tony, Bryan and Richard went for a bike ride.  Tony ended up walking with the walkers.  The weather has been incredible and I am so thankful that instead of it feeling like August, it seems like we've almost hit the Fall season.  

Hudson taking over the bike riding!!!

God continues to give me grace and strength each day.  I found out this past week that my cancer markers have gone up higher than they have ever been.  I can't explain why my numbers continue to increase, but God continues to carry me through this journey and reminds me that He is in control of it ALL.  He allowed me to wake up this morning, breath, feel good and enjoy time with my family.  So many things to continue to praise Him for in the midst of the storm. 

Below is a song I heard today and wanted to share it with others.  I have included the lyrics but also ask that you listen to the song in it's entirety.  John Piper speaks near the end with a powerful message. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUPz6_TciY

I come, God, I come
I return to the Lord
The one who's broken
The one who's torn me apart
You struck down to bind me up
You say You do it all in love
That I might know You in Your suffering
Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need
My heart and flesh may fail
The earth below give way
But with my eyes, with my eyes I'll see the Lord
Lifted high on that day
Behold, the Lamb that was slain
And I'll know every tear was worth it all
Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need
Though tonight I'm crying out
Let this cup pass from me now
You're still all that I need
You're enough for me
You're enough for me
Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need
Sing a song to the one who's all I need

"Today is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it."