Good morning and happy start to this new week.
I apologize for the delay in sending updates...as there hasn't been too too much to update on since the last email my mom sent.
This morning, we would like to solicit prayer...as we're in the realm of waiting for answers again which can be so tedious and I will admit...disheartening.
In April, my mom went through her first round of scans post-surgery to determine what might be causing some serious pain in her upper abdominal area. To our relief and joy, the scan came back clear (in regard to any cancer) but did show that her Pancreatic Duct has narrowed as a result of some scar tissue leaving her doctors with the impression that that was the culprit for the pain. The solution to this 'problem' is surgery to place a stint to keep the duct open but not an option until late summer/early fall because of the infection risk that surgery would bring as she is still working through her preventative chemo regimen. The oncologist did prescribe some enzymes to help with the pain hoping that they might help to ease her Pancreases job. The enzymes along with strong pain medication have seemed to keep everything pretty manageable...that is until this weekend.
Unfortunately, this weekend, the pain got so uncontrollable that she was admitted (last night) to the hospital to have some more tests run to determine if there might be any other source for this pain. As of this morning, we don't have any answers and are simply waiting for tests to be run and results to come back. I think I can speak for everyone in our family by saying the waiting is hard as your mind/heart can and do go to places they shouldn't go.
Would you please join us in praying...
-For my mom's doctors as they work to detect what is causing her pain, that they may have the discernment to know what tests to run and cover every base possible
-For each of our hearts as we wait for results, for peace that transcends understanding
-For relief from the pain
-For the cancer to remain GONE!
-For God's continued glory as the journey continues
I just read this in Jesus Calling by, Sarah Young and thought I'd share as it provided such a tangible reminder to trust in God, our Provider, and not become overwhelmed and terrified by our problems...
"I, the Creator of the Universe, am with you and for you. What more could you need? When you feel some lack, it is because you are not connecting with Me at a deep level. I offer abundant Life.; your part is to trust Me, refusing to worry about anything.
It is not so much adverse events that make you anxious as it is your thoughts about those events. Your mind engages in efforts to take control of a situation, to bring about the result you desire. Your thoughts close in on the problem like ravenous wolves. Determined to make things go your way, you forget that I am in charge of your life. The only remedy is to switch your focus from the problem to My Presence. Stop all your striving, and watch to see what I will do. I am the Lord!"
"What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:31-32
"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me." Micah 7:7
I promise to be in touch, thank you for continuing to join our family on this journey. May your day be blessed.
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