GCR Women

Our youngest grandchild just turned 3.  We gave her a child's safety helmet to go along with her new scooter. The little helmet is pink and white with Minnie Mouse's picture on it, including mouse ears and a bow that stand up on top. Vivienne loves it.  She wore it to try out the scooter and around the house while playing with other new toys she'd received.  It's a hit! Later, at bedtime, she climbed out of bed to find her helmet and bring it back to the bedroom with her.  At first, she put it beside her bed.  Then, she moved it to the foot of the bed.  Next, it was by her pillow.  But by the time she had fallen asleep, she was wearing it.  She wanted that helmet close.  She wanted that helmet on her head. The Lord God has given us a helmet, too.  It's the helmet of salvation.  It's designed to protect our minds from doubt and give us a certainty in our salvation.  But it only works if we wear it. All too often, we for...

Becky's twin grandsons are in a situation no two-year old should have to face.  One of the little boys was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in December and because they are identical twins, the doctors tell the family it's just a matter of time till his twin develops it, too. As terrible as this news has been for the family, there is hope.  This kind of leukemia is considered very treatable and has a good remission rate.  A major part of their treatments will be bone marrow transplants. Both boys will go through this procedure and the doctors expect good outcomes.  There will be a great deal of pain, therapy and healing ahead for these two precious little boys. To make the plan work, there is one critical factor each boy will need:  a bone marrow donor.  The list of possible donors has about 100 names on it and only a handful are matches for the boys.  What a blessing those donors are! Without them, where would this family be? I'm praying for t...