Journal Entry-January 22, 2009
I read this in my devotions this morning from My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers. Isaiah 45:22 "Look unto Me, and be ye saved." "Do we expect God to come to us with His blessings and save us? He says-Look unto Me and be ye saved! Troubles nearly always make us look to God. His blessings are apt to make us look elsewhere. Narrow all your interests until the attitude of mind and heart and body is concentration on Jesus Christ. "Look unto Me". Rouse yourself up and look to God! Build your hope on Him. No matter if there are a hundred and one things that press, resolutely exclude them all and look to Him; and salvation IS-the moment you look."
Sunday, March 8, 2009
We have a Plan!
Journal Entry-January 21, 2009
Joe and I met with Dr. Gococo today. He is very knowledgeable, funny, and easy to understand. The MRI showed the tumor to be around 2 inches. There was no sign of cancer anywhere else and the lymph nodes are not enlarged. This is good news! He said that "curability-wise there is no difference between doing chemo. or surgery first. But he recommends chemo. because it is showing so much success in reducing tumor size and cleaning cancer from lymph nodes when done prior to surgery. So he wants to start chemo. next Thursday. It is also comforting to know that my whole body is getting chemo. right now in case there are any cells floating around elsewhere.
So...the Lord answered my prayer 6 days early! We have a plan!
In church tonight we sang "In Christ Alone" and "Be still my Soul". They were a great comfort to me. On the days when I feel like singing in the car on the way to work, I've been singing "In Christ Alone", "I will Glory in my Redeemer", and "How Deep the Father's Love". They are all great reminders of Christ's love and care for me during this trial.
Joe and I met with Dr. Gococo today. He is very knowledgeable, funny, and easy to understand. The MRI showed the tumor to be around 2 inches. There was no sign of cancer anywhere else and the lymph nodes are not enlarged. This is good news! He said that "curability-wise there is no difference between doing chemo. or surgery first. But he recommends chemo. because it is showing so much success in reducing tumor size and cleaning cancer from lymph nodes when done prior to surgery. So he wants to start chemo. next Thursday. It is also comforting to know that my whole body is getting chemo. right now in case there are any cells floating around elsewhere.
So...the Lord answered my prayer 6 days early! We have a plan!
In church tonight we sang "In Christ Alone" and "Be still my Soul". They were a great comfort to me. On the days when I feel like singing in the car on the way to work, I've been singing "In Christ Alone", "I will Glory in my Redeemer", and "How Deep the Father's Love". They are all great reminders of Christ's love and care for me during this trial.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Prayer Warriors
Journal Entry-January 20
I had my MRI today in Anderson. I should get a phone report tomorrow morning and Dr. Go will have a report before our appointment. Some wonderful friends and "prayer warriors" at my school prayed with me for my healing today.
Isaiah 53:5
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and by his stripes we are healed."
I had my MRI today in Anderson. I should get a phone report tomorrow morning and Dr. Go will have a report before our appointment. Some wonderful friends and "prayer warriors" at my school prayed with me for my healing today.
Isaiah 53:5
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and by his stripes we are healed."
Cast Your Cares Upon Him
Journal Entry-January 19, 2009
I talked with nurses at an oncologist and a surgeon's office today trying to get some guidance concerning my treatment. Both of them recommended doing chemotherapy first based on the information they currently have. I made an appointment with Dr. Gococo, the oncologist, for Wednesday and with Dr. Rippon, the surgeon, for next Tuesday.
I Peter 5:6-7
"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you at the proper time. Casting all your anxiety on Him, because he cares for you."
I talked with nurses at an oncologist and a surgeon's office today trying to get some guidance concerning my treatment. Both of them recommended doing chemotherapy first based on the information they currently have. I made an appointment with Dr. Gococo, the oncologist, for Wednesday and with Dr. Rippon, the surgeon, for next Tuesday.
I Peter 5:6-7
"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you at the proper time. Casting all your anxiety on Him, because he cares for you."
Answered Prayer
Journal Entry-January 18, 2009
Pastor Conley preached from Colossians 2:2-4 on prayer. He said prayer is the opposite of fainting. We should be mindful of God's promises and his blessings, thanking him for what he has done. He said that he and his boys had an issue that they were specifically praying about one day recently. His youngest son suggested that they ask God to answer it in an hour. Pastor told him he didn't think they would hear that soon, but that God would answer. Then within 45 minutes they had an answer! I decided to ask the Lord for a definite answer about my cancer treatment by a week from tomorrow-January 26!
Pastor Conley preached from Colossians 2:2-4 on prayer. He said prayer is the opposite of fainting. We should be mindful of God's promises and his blessings, thanking him for what he has done. He said that he and his boys had an issue that they were specifically praying about one day recently. His youngest son suggested that they ask God to answer it in an hour. Pastor told him he didn't think they would hear that soon, but that God would answer. Then within 45 minutes they had an answer! I decided to ask the Lord for a definite answer about my cancer treatment by a week from tomorrow-January 26!
Our Teacher
Journal Entry-January 16, 2009
Joe and I met with Dr. Blouin today to discuss the lab reports from my biopsy. She said the tumor was around 7cm, but it was hard to measure. She recommended surgery, chemotherapy, and then radiation. She ordered an MRI for next Tuesday.
A friend of mine who just finished her chemotherapy and surgery said that this time of "not knowing the plan" is the hardest time of all. We have asked everyone to pray for guidance in making the upcoming decisions.
Isaiah 30:20-21
"And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, "This is the way, walk in it" when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left."
Joe and I met with Dr. Blouin today to discuss the lab reports from my biopsy. She said the tumor was around 7cm, but it was hard to measure. She recommended surgery, chemotherapy, and then radiation. She ordered an MRI for next Tuesday.
A friend of mine who just finished her chemotherapy and surgery said that this time of "not knowing the plan" is the hardest time of all. We have asked everyone to pray for guidance in making the upcoming decisions.
Isaiah 30:20-21
"And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, "This is the way, walk in it" when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left."
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Nothing is Impossible With God
Journal Entry-January 15, 2009
Joe and I watched a preacher on television this morning. He just happened to be speaking about healing. He said it is no harder for God to heal cancer than it is for him to heal the common cold.
Luke 1:37-"For nothing will be impossible with God."
I spoke with a "friend-of-a-friend" today who has just finished her chemotherapy and surgery and will be starting radiation soon. She told me about how her doctors had decided to do chemotherapy first and that it had been very successful in her treatment. We will see the surgeon on Friday to discuss treatment options. We have asked others to join with us as we pray for clarity in making these decisions.
I have already begun to receive cards with encouraging thoughts and prayers!
Psalm 119:76-"Let, I pray thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort..."
Isaiah 41:13-"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee."
"Knots on the root of the oak tree tell of many storms and how deep the roots have forced their way into the earth. Thus the Christian is made strong and firmly rooted by the storms of life."
-Charles Spurgeon
Ephesians 3:17-19-"...that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ."
Joe and I watched a preacher on television this morning. He just happened to be speaking about healing. He said it is no harder for God to heal cancer than it is for him to heal the common cold.
Luke 1:37-"For nothing will be impossible with God."
I spoke with a "friend-of-a-friend" today who has just finished her chemotherapy and surgery and will be starting radiation soon. She told me about how her doctors had decided to do chemotherapy first and that it had been very successful in her treatment. We will see the surgeon on Friday to discuss treatment options. We have asked others to join with us as we pray for clarity in making these decisions.
I have already begun to receive cards with encouraging thoughts and prayers!
Psalm 119:76-"Let, I pray thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort..."
Isaiah 41:13-"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee."
"Knots on the root of the oak tree tell of many storms and how deep the roots have forced their way into the earth. Thus the Christian is made strong and firmly rooted by the storms of life."
-Charles Spurgeon
Ephesians 3:17-19-"...that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ."
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