Today is a big day for Robin and I.

As you know, Robin has been sick with Asthma since November. This illness has included an eleven day stay in the hospital and more than a month away from work.

Robin has slowly been getting better and today is an important step in that process to recovery. She has an appointment with an allergist and hopefully will get a full test that will reveal what has been triggering this latest struggle.

Please pray that God will direct the doctors as they seek to discover the cause and ultimately search for a treatment.

This morning I heard Ginny Owen’s song, If You Want Me To on the radio and her lyrics seemed appropriate:

“So if all of these trials bring me closer to You

  Then I will go through the fire

  If You want me to

  It may not be the way I would have chosen

  When You lead me through a world that's not my home

  But You never said it would be easy

  You only said I'll never go alone”

I am very proud of how my wife has handled this illness. She has been strong in the face of adversity and set-backs. When she’s felt weak, she has leaned upon her Savior. At times when it’s seemed like there was no where to turn, she’s kept going. She has not given in to depression and doubt, but has remained steadfast.

People go through hard times; some more difficult than this. I am grateful that we are not alone. God is with us and He has a plan.