Kathy Brandon (Rogerson)
As John has said, we learned at a young age to be a tight knit group of caring people. We are truly grateful that this wonderful trait continues in each one of us! Now that our lives have begun to slow down, we tend to reflect more on all of the blessings our dear Lord and Savior has bestowed upon us.
Larry has shared his health issues with me along with his consent for it to be shared with his classmates. Here is his update:
August 8, 2023
So, time for an update.
• First, I’m still walking around, so I would so sincerely ask for you to keep praying. I promise to tell you when I stop walking.
• I know it is difficult to pray for such a long time. Let me remind you that doctors, outside of the Great Physician, only gave me 3-6 months to live a month ago. So, on the upside, you just gotta pray another 5 months max if they are right
• My prayer request has always been to miraculously heal me (WIN), but may your will be done. If God were to choose the “may your will be done” option, I view that as a WIN as well. That means I got picked to receive the personal invitation to His Throne Room.
• Revelation 21:4 kind of takes on a new meaning in my situation. It says “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” I like the no tears, no pain part!
• My book I am writing, “God’s Hard Knock Lessons” - first draft done, working my initial review/edit cycle prior to going to professional editor
• I know… kind of a different kind of update. Bear with me. I will try to do better next time.
• Finally, please listen to a new song sent my way by the Holy Spirit… you may know the Holy Spirit as the Comforter per John 14:26
• The new song is “Running Home” by Cochren & Co. I promise you will be blessed just by listening, If it were not for my beautiful wife, my dear children, and my loving grandchildren, the song might reverse the two elements of my prayer request.
• The song says “Gonna be no tears, gonna be no pain. And when I see that smile on my Savior's face I won’t be walking, I’ll be running home”. Can you imagine? So exciting!
Your brother in Christ….. Larry
I am pleased to announce that Larry has a book publishing contract for his book, "God's Hard Knock Lessons." God is certainly good! Please feel free to message Larry a "Big Congratulations" on his success. Also, any congratulations or words of encouragement can be sent to:
Larry Cumberland
1500 Matthew Talbott Road
Forest, VA 24551
Let us all continue to pray for Larry and Karon. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
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