Updates and Prayer
Update:
- Stew had his final injection for this first round of chemo on Monday. Each visit with Dr. K. is a lesson in faith. She shares the necessary information, but then makes time to just visit and encourage. She asks about our family every time, and shares something about prayer. We feel God is not only using her as a vessel to walk with us on the path to Stew's healing, but that He has given her to us as an encouragement to our spirits.
- This time she told Stew that she never wants it to be just about the negative, but about the positive, too. That prayer and a positive outlook can make a difference, She shared that she has been praying and thinking about us, and believes that God brought us together so "let's see what He does."
- Stew handled this injection well. The only thing he is experiencing, besides the symptoms that took him to her in the first place, is the tiredness. It seems to hit about 24 hours after each injection. As you are praying for his healing, please pray for strength in his body for the journey. He has now lost 30 pounds...but as he said, "Deb, I know how I look, but I am choosing to see myself healthy by faith, and not by what's in the mirror."
- We have a 9 day break with no appointments, and then it begins again. Schedule so far for prayer purposes:
Friday, 2 September-Chemo Infusion (4 hours) 10am
Tuesday, 6 September- Day 4 Injection
One of Stew's early morning prayers:
Thank you more than words can express for praying and standing with us. We thank God for you daily. May you reap abundance from every seed being sowed.
Gary and Deb
Face to the Wall
Hi Deb and Gary, Sounds like you have a wonderful doctor! This is very good to hear. I love the Faith that is speaking in your message here. I was just pointing out this passage to my granddaughter earlier today. What stood out to me was how Jesus said "who touched Me?" I think it's awesome how He is so aware of our faith in Him and rewards us: "Your Faith has made you whole." Continue strong in your faith. Our prayers continue for you. Blessings
ReplyDeleteThank you Vickie for your prayers and encouragement.Thank you, too, for posting. It is an encouragement to us both to hear from praying friends. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteDeb and Uncle Gary, I too love the passage about the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9:20-22, and the healing the Lord gave her because of her act of faith. Uncle Gary the words you chose to express her mind, her will and body were in concert to the reward she knew awaited, truly touched my heart of your willingness to "Let go, and Let God," trusting God to perfect this miracle in your body. It truly is a testimony of your faith in the Father for the healing power of Jesus that will restore you back to health. What a living testimony you are to all of us who are believing by faith and not by sight of what we may see in the mirror, versus what we know in our hearts, that we serve a powerful, compassionate God who wants to see you whole again. Love to you both, and may your lights continue to shine on through this journey, as we all continue to keep our Face to the Wall, and finish the race together.
ReplyDeleteDee, we thank God for your faithfulness...and we are always encouraged by what you share...and that you always say we are doing it "together."
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