Stew had his final chemo injection on the 28th of December and now we wait. A pet scan was to happen next, but Medicare won't cover one that is less than three months after the previous scan. So, no decisions as to treatment, no answers, no results, and no visit with our new doctor until the 31st of January. We were looking at 33 days of doing nothing. 33 days of not knowing.
That was "sight" thinking.
But, as the days have gone by, our Father has gently and lovingly reminded us again this is a "faith seeing" not a "sight thinking" walk. No matter what it first appeared to us, this pause break is an amazingly good God thing!
We have 33 days:
to simply do life in our old normal.
of Stew not fighting quite as much chemo fatigue.
to continue in prayer without the clamoring of lab reports, cancelled chemo treatments, and decisions.
to hear the sound of our Father's voice in the quietness of the day.
for anchored hope to increase and take wings.
to appreciate life.
to rest in the truth that "We walk by faith, not by sight."
Some pauses in life are needed.
Thankful,
Stew and Deb
all I can say is this is beautiful! this is how faith speaks and I know the Lord is pleased. we will be sending up prayers during this time. Vickie & Craig
ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed to have prayer warriors like the both of you in our lives! Thank you:-)
ReplyDeleteYour posts always make me cry:) But in a good way as your faith is so amazing. You two are truly servants of God and such a blessing to so many. Each moment is so precious. Faces To The Wall!!! Love you both so much.
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Isaiah 40:31 "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
ReplyDeleteContinuing to wait upon the Lord and believing His will of healing will continue my beloved friends and family. Love you both!
Amen! Thank you, Dee, for not giving up and still believing with us. The scriptures and reminders you share help so much!
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