Back when I was in college, I learned a clever acronym from a radio deejay: EGBOK = Everything's Gonna Be OK. I immediately fell in love with it. It's a handy reminder that even when things seem hectic and even out of control, Everything is Gonna Be OK—especially for those who have faith in God. A couple of years later, when I was going through a major
transition in my life, I came up with my own clever acronym: IGBED = It Gets Better Every Day. That's another valuable reminder: when going through the deep, dark valleys of life,
hang on because It does Get Better Every Day.
We've been saying EGBOK and IGBED a lot these days at the Peak household. A week ago, Tuesday, my wife Rebecca had her right hip replaced. The surgeon was well pleased with the
procedure and said Rebecca came through just fine. So far, so good. But it takes time to recover from such a procedure. The irony of any surgery is that you have to hurt the body to
make it better! So as Rebecca gradually gets stronger and used to her new hip, we tell ourselves IGBED and EGBOK.
Thank you to everyone for all of your prayers, cards, texts, phone calls, meals, and other signs of love and support during this time following Rebecca's surgery. It really means a lot to
have two church families (McMurry & Avondale) rooting for us. We thank God for the progress made so far, and trust in God to lead us through all that we face in the future. Life isn't always easy, but with God's help we know we can make it no matter what happens to us. IGBED because EGBOK! Take care and God bless!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Clayton