The Tumor

Yesterday's CT scan showed that the tumor is continuing to grow, but since the Chemo has shrunk some of the lymph nodes, my Oncologist and I decided to continue treatment for the present time. In the near future, we may change treatment plans, but my options are few.

I have been reading through the Old Testament for my daily devotions, and this week I came to Job. Here was a God-fearing, righteous, and fairly well-off man who lost everything except his wife. So just when he needs a word of encouragement in the worst way, she says, "Curse God and die." His reply really spoke to my heart: "Shall we accept good from God and not trouble?" WOW! Seems like we're always asking for and thanking God for the "good stuff." Yet, we are not immune from trouble!

Remember the hymn, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord?" In one of the verses it says, "Thou art the Potter, I am the clay." What right does the clay have to dictate to the Potter how it is to be made and what it is to experience? God has promised a new, flawless and glorified body to those who are followers of Christ. Sounds good to me! Until then, one day at a time in fellowship with Him.

Thanks for praying. From a human perspective, I may not be healed. But Mary and I are in good spirits and seem to have continuing opportunities to encourage some of those who work at the cancer center on a weekly basis.