The Peace that Surpasses All.....Cancer?

It seems hard to utter the words "peace" and "cancer" in the same sentence; these words are more antagonistic rather than accede to each other but I can testify that, with Christ and only in Christ, can one have peace in the midst of having cancer.

In all honesty, I thought I was done with this word but it seems fitting for God to allow me to once again go thru this trial.  A couple of weeks ago, my doctor ordered me to have an ultrasound as a precaution and if the scan came out normal, I wouldn't have to see my Oncologist but once a year.  It was a blessing in disguise because during that scan, the doctor found 2 tumors in my left ovary; my right ovary was taken out almost 2 years ago because of ovarian cancer.  Unfortunately they can't confirm that this is actually cancer again, but because of my past history, it high probability that it is cancer.

The news was another set back for myself personally as I was ready to close this chapter of my life - the Cancer Chapter - but God has seen fit to allow me to continue this journey.  Although it was devastating initially, God has reminded me that He cares for me.  The very same verses that ministered to my soul during my first episode of cancer and also the passing of my sweet daughter, has comforted and shielded my heart and guarded my mind from things not Christ honoring; the fear, the despair, the frustration was kept at bay by the very words of God.

Not to mention the abundant blessings that are attached to this trial:  One is that  God has lead my doctor to be thorough with initiating the scan itself; she didn't need to but praise God she did, otherwise they would not have detected the tumor.  Another blessing is that the tumor is only less than half an inch big and this is "the earliest they would have been able to detect the tumor." (Direct quote from my doctor.)  Since ovarian cancer is hard to detect until it's too late, this is a miracle in itself.  The third blessing is that Mike and I have been praying about what course of action we needed to take in ensuring my health in regards to possibly the cancer coming back; we had leaned on the side of removing my other ovary as a precaution but wanted to wait on the Lord - well basically He's answered that for us.

On June 3rd (tentatively), I will go under the knife once more - Lord willing the last time - to remove my ovary and possibly my uterus.  I really didn't want to go under the knife again but to ensure and have peace of mind, God has given us the peace to proceed with this procedure.  Thankfully, it will be an out-patient laprascopic type of procedure.   I covet your prayers in wisdom for the doctors and a speedy recovery for myself.  To God be the glory!

Freedom and Blessings

"But you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your midst"  Exodus 23:25

Our household has much to be thankful for and much to praise God about; recently, with no other explanation but it being God's gracious work, Kaykay's skin has been healing!  A little over a week ago, I decided to see how she would do without the braces for a day.  Although still itchy and scratching, I was amazed at how infrequent she was scratching and seemed to do well without her restraints.  The following day and the next passed - the same.  Several days later, I came to the conclusion that she can do without.  I even ventured to have her sleep without her braces and she's been sleeping through out the night.

Along with the freedom, I noticed (and others have commented the same) that her skin was clearing up and that she looked like she was healing.  How good and gracious our Lord has been.  It hasn't been the easiest season for us; I literally haven't slept through out the night since she was born, so to have a week of undisturbed slumber, I have yet to get use too.  Her healing skin has also allowed her to wear short sleeves, in time for summer.  Although her legs still need more healing, we are looking forward to the day she can wear shorts!

Most are unaware what a blessing it is to have your child be able to do things for herself, to feed herself, to play without constrictions, and to wear short sleeves  - what a new and wonderful world it has been for us, and especially for her.  

Praise to our Father who hears the prayers of His children.

Early Christmas Presents

This year, I got my Christmas presents from Mike a bit early (thanks to Craigslist).  We initially agreed that we weren't going to buy each other Christmas presents as we are taking a vacation to celebrating our 10 year anniversary in a couple of weeks.  As I found out, Mike had no intention in keeping our agreement - I'm not complaining!!!!  

Gift 1:  Canon Rebel XTi Digital Camera

  Gift 2:  I'm currently using it to update our blog - an Apple MacBook.