Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us . . . Hebrews 12:1

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us . . . " Hebrews 12:1



Almost 18 years ago, life changed in an instant when Steven Sauder sustained a head injury after a car collision. Although there have been many difficulties, God's grace has been clearly evident. The past few years, Steven continued to decline, yet God gave him the strength to "never give up". On May 9, 2011, he reached the end of his journey.



Thursday, April 28, 2011

A sacred appointment

Today Steven actually rallied somewhat, able to eat more and choking less. Additional medications and tecniques have helped tremendously. There is a possibility that if he continues thus, we may actually be taking him home after the weekend. Even though we are told it is very doubtful that his earthly body would be able to last more than a few weeks (at most), God alone knows our times and seasons. It brings such peace to know beyond a doubt that we can completely trust God and his purposes in all of this.

I am amazed at the privilege of being here in the hospice house with awesome staff that totally surpass all of our highest expectations. The setting is beautiful. We look out on a pond with blooming cattails and all kinds of wildlife. We are so blessed to live in a country with these kinds of options!

Part of my Bible reading from today is 1 John 2:20. "...But you have been annointed and hold a sacred appointment from the Holy One, and you know the Truth..." (Amplified Bible, slightly rephrased) Steven has a sacred appointment to be here, in this place, at this time, to allow God to use him in whatever way He wills. We'll just take it minute by minute as He leads.

Thank you all so much for all your prayers, comments, visits, and love.
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  1. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Good morning, Rob and Jenny are our Youth Group Pastors at our church. Just wanted you to know we are praying for you and Steven. May God continue to give you strength and grace to be His hands,feet & heart in caring for His servant, Steven. Remember you are both 'loved with an everlasting love' :) .....Susie, James, Emily and Abigail McIntosh.

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