Nothing much going on right now. My Dad came down with a nasty cold and the collection had to be put on hold. I've evidently got a little of what he had and I've been put on hold yet again too.
We both will see the Dr on Tuesday the 4th of January to hopefully start the process again. So...more waiting.
Chelsea and Jordan are with us for a few days so we will have time uninterrupted with medical stuff for the next few days.
We are thankful to God for these few days together.
Dear Roger, We are thankful to God too Roger that the children are still on holidays and can spend this precious time with you. You are all so dear to us and we love you and will continue to pray!! We will pray especially for your Dad too. Love Bernie and Terry
Posted by: Bernie and Terry | December 29, 2004 at 11:18 PM
Roger-so sorry that you have been put on hold again--but doctors know best--hope you and Dad will get over colds soon--our prayers are with all of you--In His Grip Always---Evelyn Black
Posted by: Evelyn Black | December 29, 2004 at 11:18 PM
God Bless you,
Sorry you are waiting again. We are glad the family is together for a few days.
Our families from Dallas and Ohio are in Nashville meeting half-way for the holidays.
From the Plaskett and Kuykendall families to the Bennetts, May you have a Happy and Healthier New Year.
Holding the rope,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Kuykendall | December 29, 2004 at 11:22 PM
You've been extremely lucky to stay "well" as long as you have. I do hope you and your father get over your colds quickly. I know the waiting is not easy, but please know that your friendly "ropeholders" will keep holding on. Our grips are getting really strong. Lots of love and prayers for ALL of the Bennetts from Austin, TX.
Posted by: Vicky | December 29, 2004 at 11:44 PM
Dear Roger & family....They say in every cloud there is a silver lining...and you seem to always find that silver lining!! What Better time to have another delay in medical proceedings than when your family can be there to share some "uninterrupted" quality time with you? As always...God's timing is perfect! I hope the rest of L-5 is doing well, and has been able to spend time with their families over Christmas, as well. May 2005 be the year you are able to get back to "normal" (whatever That is!) and get back in the "groove" of traveling with your group! God bless you & Continue to keep you & yours in His care! Love to all...Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Weers | December 29, 2004 at 11:50 PM
I already had the computer turned off and was about to go to bed when something prompted me to take "one last look". I'm so glad I did. I am sorry your father got sick, and I'm very sorry you got even part of whatever he has. I pray that both of you feel better really soon. How wonderful you'll get to spend some "quality time" with your children before you start "all over again", as you say. I'm sure they will make the waiting much easier. Love to all of you, and please know that my prayers will continue to be with you and your family. For a "mature" (sounds better than 'old') person, I'm getting rather good at holding that rope. Love from Central Texas. :)
Posted by: Clara | December 29, 2004 at 11:52 PM
Roger, our love to you, your Dad, Debbie, Chelsea and Jordan; we're praying for God's hand to hold each of you close to Him.
Bob, Sharon and her Mom
Posted by: Sharon | December 30, 2004 at 12:20 AM
Dear Roger,
We love you and we are praying for you! I hope your dad gets to feeling better! Yall are in my prayers!
Love,
Rebekah Pryor AKA Cookie Gurl
Houston, TX
Posted by: Rebekah Pryor | December 30, 2004 at 12:22 AM
Hi, Roger:
This evening I returned to California from North Carolina. While there, I had the worst cold I have had in years (it was starting in California)--so I feel for both you and your Dad. Just enjoy your children while you do your waiting (not that I have to tell you to do that!).
My prayer for the Bennett family in the new year is one of restoration of health and a blessed walk with our Savior. Love you all. Nina
Posted by: Nina Foster | December 30, 2004 at 12:27 AM
You know what they say. . . .chicken soup is the best cure for a cold. Now there is scientific evidence to support what your grannie always knew. While Debbie puts the soup on to cook, we will hold onto our end of the rope with a sure grip of prayer.
Texas-sized hugs,
Helen
Posted by: Helen Johnson | December 30, 2004 at 12:47 AM
Waiting is a room. :) Hold steady...
Posted by: Sherry | December 30, 2004 at 02:38 AM
Roger
Sorry to hear that you and you Dad have the cold. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Sorry that they have but you on hold again, BUT GOD KNOWS BEST,HE IS IN CONTROL.AMEN,AMEN!!!!
Glad the family can be together for a while before your treatments start. We are praying for all of you. May God bless you this New Year(2005), as He has this past year(2004).
Tell Debbie, Chelsea, Jordan,& you Dad to hang in there. We are praying for them also.
LOVE IN CHRIST
IN HIS GRIP
p.s. In one of my Christmas cards I got this year was poem. I would like to share it with you.
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW
ONE WHITE AND WINTRY CHRISTMAS EVE
IN A VILLAGE,LONG AGO,
A YOUNG CHILD TOOK A JOURNEY,
LEAVING FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW.
CLUTCHED WITHIN HER TINY HAND
SHE CARRIED A SMALL TATTERED HEART,
FASHIONED FROM SOME SCRAPS OF CLOTH,
WRAPPED IN THE CHARM OF CHILDLIKE ART.
A MANGER SCENE WOOD AND STRAW
WAS THE CHILD'S DESTINATION.
HER ONLY CHRISTMAS WISH,
TO JOIN CHRIST'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
SHE PLACED HER PRECIOUS HANDMADE GIFT
UPON THE STRAW WITH CARE,
AND BEFORE SHE TURNED TO LEAVE,
WHISPERED A SIMPLE PRAYER.
THE VILLAGERS WHO STOOD NEARBY
RECALL THAT NIGHT WITH AWE,
RETELLING EVERY DETAIL
OF THE MICACLE THEY SAW.
A SECOND SET OF FOOTPRINTS
APPEARED NEXT TO THE GIRL'S OWN,
THEY SEEMED TO WALK RIGHT BY HER SIDE,
TO SEE HER SAFELY HOME.
BUT THERE'S NO MYSTERY IN THE PRESENCE
OF THIS UNSEEN FRIEND--
FOR ONCE GOD'S TOUCHED YOUR HEART,
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE AGAIN.
Hope you liked this
LOVE IN CHRIST
IN HIS GRIP
THE ROPEHOLDERS
Jimmy, Charlotte, & Tarina
Russell Springs, Kentucky
Posted by: Charlotte Turner | December 30, 2004 at 04:31 AM
Roger,
Thanks for the update.
I am so sorry to hear that you and your dad are both fighting a nasty cold.
I will continue to pray for you.
Janet
Posted by: Janet Evans | December 30, 2004 at 06:40 AM
So sorry that you have to play the "waiting
game" again, but very thankful for the time with you family.
Love and prayers from Virginia,
Harold and Lula
Posted by: Lula | December 30, 2004 at 06:52 AM
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear---------
Margaret and Jim Smith
Northern Ireland
Posted by: Margaret and Jim Smith | December 30, 2004 at 07:01 AM
Waiting is never fun, and even less so when one has a sense of urgency. I'm so glad Chelsea and Jordan are there to keep the rest of you company. They sound like very creative young people, so I'm sure they can think of some way to help pass the time. Meanwhile, I'm still holding on to my end of the rope. Love and prayers to all of you from this big state of Texas. Felda (isn't that a terrible name to give a child?).
Posted by: Felda | December 30, 2004 at 07:14 AM
Aren't you glad that the One in control of the timing is absolutely perfect, and incapable of making a mistake? I'm so sorry you're under the weather, and I'm sure you'd like to get this ball rolling, but trust in God. His time is best.
Love to all the Bennetts, and best wishes for a happy, healthy 2005!
Holding the rope tighter than ever,
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | December 30, 2004 at 07:14 AM
The waiting part seems to last forever, doesn't it? We're waiting with you. Love to you and the rest of your family, with a prayer for patience for all of us thrown in. Megan.
Posted by: Megan | December 30, 2004 at 07:20 AM
We're holding the ropes!!!
Posted by: Morgan | December 30, 2004 at 08:58 AM
Remember...
"They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength." "Good things come to those that wait."etc.... That works in the flesh also. Giving your body time to renew itself so you are stronger for the future.
I was so happy you got to enjoy our history making Texas Blizzard! ha! My husband (who is from Michigan where they have REAL snow) just laughs at us and shakes his head saying "So much excitement over so little!" And he's actually right. I've seen then shut down our freeways for such as this.
Continuing to hold you up in prayer.
Carol- your friend at MDACC
Posted by: Carol Shoppell | December 30, 2004 at 09:13 AM
BENNETT FAMILY
ONLY TRUST HIM ONLY TRUST HIM, THAT IS THE SONG THAT COMES TO MY MINE AT THIS TIME. WETHER IT BE FOR A MEDICAL PROBLEM, SPIRTUAL, OR ANY OTHER PROBLEM IF WE TRUST IN HIM HE WILL CARE FOR US. WE ARE PRAYING EACH DAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.
LOVE THE
NEWMANS
LOVISVILE KY.
Posted by: patty | December 30, 2004 at 09:52 AM
Hi, just a short note.
We are praying for all of you and all of you are in our prayers.
Remember take one day at a time.
Dale,Helena Boyd
Posted by: helena boyd | December 30, 2004 at 11:10 AM
Sorry to hear that your dad and you have colds and that things are put once again on the holding pattern. Enjoy your few days while you're waiting with Jordan and Chelsea and Happy New Year. We continue to pray and hold the ropes in Iowa.
Posted by: Julia Hunt | December 30, 2004 at 06:11 PM
Hi Bennetts,
So glad to hear you are getting extended family time. Hopefully the crud (my word for this stuff that goes around) will leave you and your Dad very soon. Consider on hold being safely in the Father's hands.
Praying for you all a safe, healthy and blessed 2005.
In His Grip,
Ann Woodward
Posted by: Ann Woodward | December 30, 2004 at 06:25 PM
Sorry for the delay in your treatments but God is in control. You continue to be in our prayers daily for God to heal youor body and get you back into the ministry of witnessing through your music. Happy New Year to you and your dear family...We love you. May God Bless.
Posted by: Lucille "Lou"May | December 30, 2004 at 07:33 PM