Monday, July 24, 2017

A Look Back. A Look Forward:

We walk by faith, not by sight.
 2 Corinthians 5:7


It dawned on us today that on the 28th of July, 2016, we met with the oncologist for the first time and life changed as we knew it. That is when it was confirmed Stew had an advanced stage of cancer called mantle cell lymphoma.

And, this coming Wednesday, 28 July, 2017, exactly a year later, we meet with Dr. B. to be told if the tests show Stew is in remission. This is our third time facing a meeting like this, and as you know, the past two times did not bring the news we were waiting to hear. We are so hoping and believing this time will be different.

That said, we have decided we definitely have reasons to celebrate this Tuesday evening, before we see the doctor on Wednesday, with a date night.  Here we are, a year later, and cancer has not won. Stew is still here, we are still making memories, and  still living life together. What a gift we have been given!

In fact, we are going to have two date nights within this next week, The 31st of July we celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary. Last year our anniversary was overshadowed with the possibility that it could be our last...not true.

It's going to be a blessed week.

Thank you for your continued prayers!

Face To The Wall,
Love and prayers,
Stew and Deb

4 comments:

  1. Have a wonderful romantic date night filled with good memories, cozy hugs, and reminiscing over a lifetime of happiness you both have together. Praying you will have more and more and more! Love you both😘

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    1. Thank you, Dee!! We are looking forward to it. :-)

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  2. Two hearts as one! Enjoy your date nights!!!! Love you both so much!!! Continuing to pray and believe!!!!

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