Friday, September 25, 2026

I know where my help comes from (Weekend Street/Reflections # 296)


 Paris, France

Lately, it feels like everything is hitting at once. My father-in-law has taken a turn for the worse and now requires round-the-clock facility care. Watching him suffer is hard enough, but it has also brought an immense financial strain on my mother-in-law, who will likely have to sell her home to cover the costs. On top of that, we found out yesterday that my wife will need 25 radiation treatments over the next several weeks while she's still recovering from her recent surgery, and my own mother is very ill right now, fighting a painful abscess from an MRSA infection. I usually prefer to keep my private struggles to myself, but it feels cathartic to get it out. Even in the middle of these overwhelming storms, I am reminded that we aren't carrying this alone; God truly sustains us daily. Thank you for allowing me a space to vent. I know we all have our own hidden battles, and I hope you all receive grace for whatever you might be walking through today.

                                            Have a great weekend!

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Weathering the Storms (Weekend Street/Reflections # 295)


 Paris, France

My wife's surgery is over, and she's out of the hospital and recovering. Hopefully the cancer is gone; still waiting for some test results. Her father is still bedridden in a care facility, but we are hoping he will be able to go home this weekend, so there's lots to do to get his house ready. I appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and comments.

                                             Have a great weekend!

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Looking up (Weekend Street/Reflections # 294)


 New York City

Last week my wife’s 90-something-year-old father fell and broke his neck. He was mentally sharp before the fall, but now he’s bedridden and slips into confusion and delusional thoughts. My wife is having half of her lung removed on Monday, so she won’t be able to visit her father for quite a while. It's a very difficult time for her, but through it all, her faith in God is evident.

Psalm 121:1-2 

1) I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 

2) My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!

                                            Have a great weekend!

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Street photography is a genre that documents everyday life in public places. The public nature of the setting allows the photographer to take candid pictures of strangers, often without their knowledge.