"BECAUSE HE IS THE WAY!"

"BECAUSE HE IS THE WAY!" [A Vulnerable Post of Gratitude]

It seems as you get older, medical attention is more likely gonna need to come your way. That was 2023, for yours truly. But i am not here to grumble or complain, on the contrary, i only want to express gratitude and gladness. Yes, i really want to -- and need to -- confess pure thanks in three directions:

#1: To my beloved employer, the Philadelphia District Church of the Nazarene, for the good health insurance they provide Kim and me. It is -- in so many ways -- a gift of peace, as my mom often says. 

Nevertheless, with higher deductibles necessary for all of us these days, the leftover bills can still be a little burdensome, especially when they arrive at Christmastime. 

So, what’s the #2 purpose of this vulnerable post of gratitude? i must publicly give thanks to a local hospital that allows payment plans for the smaller financial portions yet unpaid. The hospital financial folk were so very kind as we spoke on the phone and they were truly helpful as well. Humbled, deeply. 

And #3: i am so grateful most of all to our caring Lord, Who always makes a way, "BECAUSE HE IS THE WAY.” Kim and i are extreme debtors to Jesus of Nazareth, to the Nazarenes, to Sentara Hospital and to EVERYONE ELSE. [Romans 1:14]

Finally, just as an update, i am feeling so much better after all your fervent prayers and my health procedures. A few more check-ups to go and i hope to be cleared medically for a while. Many of you have prayed for me and though many of you didn’t even know that from March to October, i was somewhat struggling physically, your obvious ongoing, genuine care, and unending compassion for me is not lost on me. It is all indescribably tender to my heart, mind, soul, and strength. Personally, i feel so enriched and unworthy, especially in this present Advent Season. Maranatha.

Sincerely, 

Pastor Kerry Willis