Dean P. Demos

Patty, my wonderful wife of 43 years, has recently and privately struggled with some digestive disorders.  She recently completed an endoscopy and colonoscopy which yielded a diagnosis of colitis.  She was admitted to the hospital this past Tuesday for an infection we have discovered was related to her colon condition.  All is under control now.  She is receiving the appropriate antibiotics and treatment.  She should be released as soon as she has the strength.

I have observed that many of us have a life challenge of some sort.  Life happens.  I often think of Paul’s words in 1 Cor. 15 that say “First the natural, then the spiritual.”  Through our natural, earthly struggles, we learn so much about the spiritual struggle going on.  Ultimately, the eternal comes into play.  That’s why, in my opinion, the opportunities we have to learn spiritual and eternal lessons via our normal-life challenges is an important process.  Surely most of us know that we have a Great LIfe Coach who will walk us through these struggles.  He will even carry us if need be.  I weep with gratitude as I think of the love our Savior, Jesus Christ, has for us.  He loves me.  He loves Patty.  He loves you.  O wondrous thought!

Your prayer and friendship mean so much to us.   Thank you.