In August, my dad, Robert Arthur Meyerend, will turn 80. Imagine, 80 years of joys, heartaches, hard work, sacrifice and over all, faithful service to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. First as a pasror, then as a Sunday School and Bible teacher and lately, as a faithful prayer warrior. I will be eterrnally grateful for the wonderful heritage of faith that he and my mom have given to my brother and I.
Recently my dad faced what he says is the hardest thing he's ever had to go through. In late February he was operated on to remove a tumor that was growing on his spine. Doctors believe it had been there for some time. Thankfully the tumor was benign but he had to go through a series of 27 radiation treatments to shrink the rest of the tumor and keep it from growing back. Although it's been a rough time, he and my mom have cotinued to rely on the Lord for strength to face each day.
We are confident that he will soon regain strength and be on his feet again. Special appreciation goes to my mom, Maude Elaine who has stood by my dad through the challenges, joys and now sickness of their 57 years of marriage. Meantime, I know my parents will continue to bless and encourage many as they contineu to be a strong example of faithfulness in the joys and in the heartaches. Thank you mom and dad!
