That's right. You heard me. Prayer works. Last post, I asked you to pray for a clear CT scan. I received the results ...
NO CANCER!!!
However, I they did see a very small, fluid-filled cyst on my liver which they would like to check out. I'm currently waiting for a call from another doctor's office to schedule the procedure. I believe it will be outpatient surgery. More later. Praising the Lord for answered prayer!!!! Prayer Request: Please pray that the cyst is just routine and nothing is unusual. Only by His Strength, Sandy
During the month of October,
television & the movies try their hardest to scare us with tales of horror
and things that go bump in the night. The dictionary describes fear as, “a
distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the
threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.” And I
don’t like that feeling one bit.
But our personal fears and
anxiety can sometimes be more terrifying than a movie. Those fears can cause us
to miss out on the things that God has planned. I never want to miss out on God’s
plan. He sees the whole story of my life and orchestrates each chapter. He
knows what’s best for me and if I just trust He’s got me, I’m no longer a
scaredy cat but a champion.
In my last blog post, I was
anxious about my job & my CA-125 number. I am happy to announce that I
still have a job. It is on another government account, TSA. Other than learning
their policies and procedures, it has been a very smooth transition. In fact, I
spent a week at our home office in Birmingham, Alabama to learn the account. So
far, the account has been unusually slow which has been a good way to learn.
However, when they retested
for my CA-125, the number had again increased. With this increase, my
oncologist ordered a CT scan. According to the nurse, the rise in the number
can be caused by infection, inflammation, or stress. Well, I certainly had the
stress thing going on and maybe my achy knees are part of the problem, too.
I must admit that when I
heard the news that my number had risen. I cried. I cried out to God and asked
why??? I didn’t receive any great revelations, but He did give me peace. I
don’t know why I’m going through this “trial,” but I know God has a plan and His
ways are always better – not easier, but better.
Love this verse (1 Peter 5:7). I love that
just had a chapter on Fear in my Bible study. I love that God always puts
devotions and songs and His word right in front of me when I need reassurance.
We sang this song in church.
I don’t know what’s going on in your life. What you’re afraid of or why you
might be anxious, but give it over to God. Don't be a slave to fear!!!
Prayer request:
Pray for a clear scan this Thursday,
October 22 at 9:30am.
