Dear Friends,
Last week I was very privileged to accompany a member of staff from St Leonard’s School to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh. You may remember how, at Christmas, we collected for the Lochranza Ward there as our Christmas charity. The sum total raised between the school and us was almost £1,000, and we were told that this was to be used to help parents and children cope with the rigours of cancer treatment. Thanks to all who contributed.
Whilst there, we learned of some of the advances in cancer treatment for young people, and some of the seemingly miraculous cures that are now possible. And we also met some of the wonderful staff who so lovingly look after the children. However, what struck both of us when we arrived at the hospital was what a scary experience it must be for both parents and children as they arrive at the hospital to begin treatment. Whilst miracles can be performed, they are not without terrible human cost.
Today we embark on the last week of our journey to the cross with Jesus. The human cost to him would surely have been more than any of us could bear. Yet out of love for all people Jesus was willing to go forward to the cross. And because he did, sin and death have been miraculously defeated in the glory of the resurrection.
The age of miracles is not dead. We saw that on our visit to Edinburgh. And the miracle of eternal life is God’s gift to all his people.
With love and blessings,
Marion
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