I had an appointment with the chemo doctor this week. I saw his PA, Michelle, a wonderful Godly woman who is a great encouragement. She trained to work in the emergency room, but when she finished her training, there was no position available for her, so she went to work for Dr. Dang. When the ER position became available she said she just could not leave all those wonderful people. One more proof that God has a plan.
Michele gave me a good report, although they have nothing new to base that on. I seem to be maintaing my progress. I have another MRI scheduled May 8.
My sister-in-love (my youngest brother, Phil's wife) shared a book with me called A Path through suffering by Elizabeth Elliott. She was a missionary to China and suffered much at the hands of unbelievers, including the death of her husband early in their marriage.
She says about suffering,"Repeatedly throughout our lives we encounter the roadblock of suffering. What do we do with it? Our answer will determine what we can say to another who needs comfort...I know of no answer to give to anyone except the answer given to all the world in the cross. It was there that the great Grain of Wheat died--not that death shoud be the end of the story, but that it should be the beginning of the story, as it is in all the cycles of nature. The grain dies. The harvest results. The sun must die in the west if it is to rise in the east. The crimson touch must be found even in the fresh shoots of the baby oak--they are destined for death.
It is a long road to understanding the love of God in and through our own suffering. (We must) go to the proof to Jesus' love, the cross, which towers over all the 'wrecks of time,' stands stark and irrefutable against all the tragedy of the world. Jesus really does love us. We can be absolutely sure about that because Jesus died for us."
This message is such a comfort to me. I want God to heal me, I believe He is able I believe it is His will for my body to be healthy. I do not understand why I have not received the healing I desire, but I am confident that all things are in His hand. I trust Him completely to bring about those things in my life that will be pleasing to Him. So wherever He leads me I choose to follow!
P.S. Please pray for my bother Phil. He is on his way to Denver, Col. for some treatment for asthma and a fungus in his lungs. He has had a terrible time this winter, His family really needs him, so please pray that this procedure will be successful and will bring healing to his body.
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Praise the Lord for your good report! It seems when I do check your blog you haven't written and then when I skip a week or so, you write. Such welcome news that you are maintaining. You continue to inspire and encourage me (and others, I know) through your reaction/response to this suffering in your life. You are so brave and strong! I know it is through your faith in He who holds tomorrow and my prayer is also that you be healed. I am also thankful for all the wonderful words that God sends to you through His word, books, others, etc. You, my sweet sister-friend, are one in a million!
I will put Philip on our SS prayer list.
Blessings all around.
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