Believe it or not - anyway, just believe it please.
We will not hear from my biopsy until next week. Really; we got word from Texas that they will contact me next week. Talk about patience, Diane and mine are wearing pretty thin, not with God. He's got our backs, but with the medical field in Houston.
That is when I am reminded again and again - it's not about any doctor. It's all about Him!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday, September 18
WoHooooo! What day is this folks? I know you can hear me Julie. Mike, Mike, Mike, what day is this? Lisa, what day is it? "It's Hump Day" WoHoooo! Yes, but that is not all. Today is the day that the Lord has made. Whatever this day brings, it will be given me as compliments of God, as my son Brad used to say.
Sunday was a great day, physically. Monday morning was good. Monday afternoon not so good. Tuesday morning I went into the church office for a few hours. Tuesday afternoon I hit a brick wall. Diane did everything that she knew to do to keep me alive (literally above ground and less pain). About 3 0'clock this morning we considered Wayne Memorial. But we decided to tuff it out through the night. It has worked, somewhat. I am a bit better this morning.
No. we have not heard from Houston yet. We do not know anything from the biopsy last week. This may be the day - or maybe not. Either way - today is more than just hump day to my Christian family and to me. This IS the day that the Lord has made!
Can I get a big shout out - AMEN!?! Awe c'mon. Here is a challenge for you. On your break, or wherever you are, walk around shouting WoHooooo! Do you know what day it is? This is the day that the Lord has made!
Sunday was a great day, physically. Monday morning was good. Monday afternoon not so good. Tuesday morning I went into the church office for a few hours. Tuesday afternoon I hit a brick wall. Diane did everything that she knew to do to keep me alive (literally above ground and less pain). About 3 0'clock this morning we considered Wayne Memorial. But we decided to tuff it out through the night. It has worked, somewhat. I am a bit better this morning.
No. we have not heard from Houston yet. We do not know anything from the biopsy last week. This may be the day - or maybe not. Either way - today is more than just hump day to my Christian family and to me. This IS the day that the Lord has made!
Can I get a big shout out - AMEN!?! Awe c'mon. Here is a challenge for you. On your break, or wherever you are, walk around shouting WoHooooo! Do you know what day it is? This is the day that the Lord has made!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday, September 13
Today is Friday the 13th. Are you superstitious? Really? You don't cross your fingers or knock on wood? We all probably do those sorts of things now and then. We talk about things that pertain to luck, even though we know that there is no such thing. In fact, a few weeks ago we stayed in Houston in a very nice hotel on the 13th floor. I can testify to you today that I believe in something real. Unlike luck, I have something - that is, Someone upon whom I can fully trust.
And that is what we will continue to do. According to the experts at MD Anderson, the biopsy that was taken was a good sample. Now we wait. If it is another malignant tumour, we will decide how to treat it. If it is not cancer, then we will treat my pain accordingly. Whatever the answer, it will not be due to luck. Whatever the future, I am sure that it will be filtered through God's love. ( I think that is a Dr. Jeremiah concept that I have adopted ).
By the way, we will not hear from the results until the middle of next week. Wish me luck? I don't think so. Send up an extra prayer? I'll take that.
And that is what we will continue to do. According to the experts at MD Anderson, the biopsy that was taken was a good sample. Now we wait. If it is another malignant tumour, we will decide how to treat it. If it is not cancer, then we will treat my pain accordingly. Whatever the answer, it will not be due to luck. Whatever the future, I am sure that it will be filtered through God's love. ( I think that is a Dr. Jeremiah concept that I have adopted ).
By the way, we will not hear from the results until the middle of next week. Wish me luck? I don't think so. Send up an extra prayer? I'll take that.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Wednesday, September 11
Good morning friends. Today is September 11th. To every American, as well as to many others, today is called nine eleven. All of us who can remember that day will forever remember the terror caused by the attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania that day. But what I distinctly remember is that evening when many Christian churches, including Garris Chapel, were filled with people who were praying.
Today I would like to ask you to pray a prayer for me. I am going to have a biopsy done on a very meticulous spot in my abdominal area. The procedure will be done early this afternoon. Pray for good results.
Prayers were answered on 9/11. They are still being answered today.
Today I would like to ask you to pray a prayer for me. I am going to have a biopsy done on a very meticulous spot in my abdominal area. The procedure will be done early this afternoon. Pray for good results.
Prayers were answered on 9/11. They are still being answered today.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Monday, September 2
Well, it is a new day in a new week in a new month. Maybe things will get back to normal. Wait a minute. I just had a question pop into my head. What is "normal?"
Does normal mean explainable? That's not us. Or does normal mean predictable? That's not us either. How about boring? Does normal mean boring? There is nothing boring about a cancer journey.
I think that normal, for me at least, has much less to do with "what" or "when". Normal for me has much more to do with "who." It is looking into the faces and listening to the hearts of those who love me. When that happens, I realize that all of that love comes from Christ. He has more than enough love to give. When Christ allows others to channel His love to me, that's normal.
Anyway, with all of the scans in Houston completed, we will be in conversation with our doctor there via phone or some other e-conversation by late Wednesday or Thursday. I will let you know what he says.
Meanwhile, thanks for making me feel normal.
Does normal mean explainable? That's not us. Or does normal mean predictable? That's not us either. How about boring? Does normal mean boring? There is nothing boring about a cancer journey.
I think that normal, for me at least, has much less to do with "what" or "when". Normal for me has much more to do with "who." It is looking into the faces and listening to the hearts of those who love me. When that happens, I realize that all of that love comes from Christ. He has more than enough love to give. When Christ allows others to channel His love to me, that's normal.
Anyway, with all of the scans in Houston completed, we will be in conversation with our doctor there via phone or some other e-conversation by late Wednesday or Thursday. I will let you know what he says.
Meanwhile, thanks for making me feel normal.
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