A warm room

The days after chemo are always challenging, kind of like having a touch of the flu. Feeling draggy, sad and a little queasy, but unwilling to just sit down and give in to it. This is usually how it goes. So when there is an opportunity to gather with friends, the first thought is "no, I don't feel well", then "why not, it will be fun". The gathering was at a small restaurant, the food was delicious and the room was cozy warm. Lots of chatter and laughter. These are friends from church, an "Appetizers and Talk" Lifegroup that meets intermittently. Our church thrives on these types of get togethers, where we can get to know one another as friends instead of just someone you sit next to at church. It is an important part of our church, an extension of the Sunday service, one that connects and builds up and strengthen us both individually and corporately. So something like chemo bleh cannot interfere with this. A warm room, kind words and the Spirit of God, building something wonderful deep in our souls.