tears of sadness...a tribute to Keith's brothers

This morning, Keith's niece Naomi, nephew Nahum, and brother-in-law Abraham returned to Mexico. Elaine and nephew Nathan are still with Keith. As Abraham prayed for Keith and said "bye" to him, Keith shed many many tears. It was so nice to be all together during this Christmas season. We spent last Christmas together on a crazy road trip to Colorado Springs. This year, much of the time was spent in the hospital.

The 3 men of the family - Keith, Abraham, and Ted - all brothers-in-law are very close. They treat and relate to one another as blood brothers. Although their times together are not often, when they are together, they have so much to talk about since they have so much in common - being in full-time ministry, being typical men who love little gadgets, etc. They're all very easy going and get along so well. As Keith never grew up with brothers, we are so thankful our brother and husbands enjoy one another.

During one of my visits to the hospital, the therapist said to me and my sister "you must be the sisters-in-law. We met Keith's brothers the other day". We just smiled and kindly corrected her that we are the blood sisters...my sister and I are so thankful for our husbands who stuck next to Keith day in and day out, often watching him lay so quietly in bed. They covered Keith in prayer throughout the long days and nights in the hospital, they shaved him, shampooed him, gave him physical therapy...never with a complaining attitude.

We praise God for the 2 brothers Keith has in the family. I dedicate this post to them who sacrificed much of their energy, time and prayers to be there for him. THANK YOU for your gift of love.