Tapas (small bites) to share

Some days I find random gems that speak to me.  Today is one of those days and I'd like to share a few of them.
I am relying especially heavily on God these days as I continue my journey into the unknown.  An old Puritan prayed, "Sovereign Lord.....give us the ear of faith to hear Him, the eye of faith to see Him, the hand of faith to receive Him, the appetite of faith to feed upon Him; that we might find in Him light, riches, honour, eternal life....."-(The Valley of Vision)- and Amen to that!
"Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction.  Seeking to add to a thing will not bring contentment.  Instead, by subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings contentment."-Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646)-(Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment)
"You do not find one godly man who came out of an affliction worse than he went into it; though for a while he was shaken, yet at least he was better for an affliction."-Jeremiah Burroughs-(Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment)
"He giveth quietness."-Job 34:29.  "Quietness amid the dash of the storm.  We sail the lake with Him still; and as we reach its middle waters....a great storm sweeps us down.  Then He arises from His sleep and rebukes the wind and the waves...His voice is heard above the screams of the wind in the cordage and the conflict of the billows, 'Peace, be still!'  Can you not hear it?  And there is instantly a great calm.  He giveth quietness."-Mrs. Charles Cowman (Streams in the Desert)
Sometimes the small bites are the tastiest.

On the health front:
This radiation/oral chemo stage is not pleasant.  It appears that the infusion chemo was just the appetizer and I have now been served the main course.  I wouldn't recommend it.
Stomach discomfort and pain, vague nausea, disinterest in food and fatigue with interspersed periods of feeling decent pretty much describe the days.  I feel best in a supine position, wrapped in my blanket, but that's not a realistic plan for all day, every day.
I have a two day respite from radiation.  Wish I could say the same for Xeloda.
PS..Bea and I visited again yesterday.  She is a ray of sunshine.