Answered Prayers

This morning I went in for my adrenal biopsy, and left with what I think is good news! I was given a CT scan to find where the cancer was in my adrenal glands, and they couldn't find anything. So I was moved into another machine which takes smaller pictures to make sure they weren't missing anything, and again, no cancer. So since there was nothing to biopsy, they sent me home! The radiologist said he would call my oncologist to discuss the next steps. It would appear God is beginning to answer some of your many prayers on my behalf. From the notes my daughter took in our last oncology appointment, we think that my adrenal glands being clear of cancer would mean that instead of Stage 4, my case would be considered Stage 3b, so my odds would be better and treatment would be altered. I will talk to Dr. Segota soon to be sure that this information is correct, and then we can move forward.

We were blessed last night to hear a sermon from Dr. Warren Gage, from Knox Theological Seminary at the evening service at our church. I'm usually a morning church person, but since Mackenzie was asked to sing at this particular service, we were there to hear God's words and her rendition of "Amazing Grace." Dr. Gage preached from Genesis 14:1-24, one of those passages that speaks about some ancient battle, giving a lot of detailed information that when you read on your own, you can't possibly imagine how it could apply to you in any personal way. Boy was I wrong. It speaks of Abram going to battle with only 318 servants against one of the greatest military forces of Allied powers in ancient times. And he sweeps them! Only a few verses given to this monumental victory, that we could easily overlook. The Bible talks about Abram's strategy of splitting his men and attacking the enemy by night and ultimately prevailing. When the king he served offered to give him all the spoils from his victory, Abram refused them, lest people assume his riches and glory came from the earthly king rather than the one true God. Abram wanted all to know that he overcame insurmountable odds only because the Lord came to his rescue. The sermon spoke straight to my soul. I want that kind of courage of faith. I will continue to strategize by making some lifestyle changes, going through treatment, and continuing to research and follow medical advice to the best of my ability. But in the end, should God choose to rescue me, I want all glory to be His. Medical odds are against me, but the one true God is on my side. Whether He chooses to save me by taking me home to be with Him in heaven, or by providing me the removal of cancer from my earthly body, I pray that people will see that against insurmountable odds, my Lord came to my side and saw me through this.

I am not afraid of the battle that lies ahead, because I have the assurance of a winning outcome either way. I wish that same certainty for everyone. The Lord Jesus Christ saved my soul long ago, and so I have no reason to fear. Please continue to pray for me and encourage me along my path, but know that I have courage, strength and comfort from, "the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort," 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. What an awesome God we serve!