In his book God, Cancer and Me, Greg wrote ’…I’d read years ago about a magazine editor who supposedly cured himself of cancer by watching funny movies all day long for weeks on end – laughing himself from sickness to health. Three millennia previous to that, wise King Solomon noted, “A merry heart does good like a medicine.” [Proverbs 17:22] – so if I was entering into a battle for my life, it was going to be with a smile on my face, even if I had to die laughing. ‘
Last week my sisters and I sat in Greg’s living room, sharing stories and family updates. With a joke, Greg changed the subject and followed with another joke. We laughed. Vernie and Jenny joined the conversation that evening. Greg shared another joke. We laughed again. His five-year old granddaughters giggle over their own ‘knock-knock’ jokes and laugh with delight when you share that laughter.
Have you laughed today? Sarah laughed in disbelief as her husband Abraham conveyed to her the promises of God, a son, an heir in their old age. Laughing with delight or in disbelief, may we, sons and daughters of a gracious God, continue to claim his promises for our lives and for Greg.
Say a prayer for Greg. Send him a laugh.
written by Georganne Robertson (Greg's sister)
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Vernie and Greg...we love you guys so much! You are such an inspiration to us and have been for so many years. I am so glad that God is bringing laughter into your lives in this difficult battle. You always live your lives with dignity and grace and are such an example for all of us in walking through trials. In all the years we have know you...is it around 30?...you have been the same. Pouring out the love of God and his grace on all who come in contact with you. We pray for you daily. Bill told me he prays for you every day over there in Afghanistan. We can not let you go, Greg. The body of Christ needs men like you so desperately. Our love and prayers are with you both!
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ReplyDeleteDoctor, Doctor, I feel like a bucket.
You do look a little pail.
no joke:
Greg, give a shout out for something on your bucket list today.
We are continuing to lift you in our prayers, Greg to the Father! What a true witness for God you are! We are believing for God's abundant miracle! We love you both so very much!
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