The England Connection

England swings like a pedulum do
Bobbies on bicycles two by two
Westminster Abbey, the Tower Big Ben
The rosey red cheeks of the little children.
Roger Miller
I heard this song on the radio today and my thoughts went to that part of the world.
In February '03, we were in Puerto Vallarta, settling in for a nice dinner on the restaurant's patio, facing the beach and a magnificent sunset. Our chairs bumped as we were jockeying for a better view and it was the beginning of a lasting friendship. We finished our dinner in the company of this lovely couple from England, Michael and Jan, and spent the rest of the week in regular contact, and have kept up the relationship ever since,through email and them with a visit to Canada. Two years ago, Jan was diagnosed with cancer and it was found to have spread to her lymph glands and later to her liver. Much treatment and many prayers have ensued and today, after a CT scan, Jan has recieved some good news. The tumors on her liver have shrunk and the rest of her body is clear. I have always postscripted my prayers for her with "For your Glory, Lord" And now I am giving God the glory for answered prayer. This is a positve milestone and we will continue to pray that the healing be complete. For God's glory!