December 2016

This month had truly been one that I could look at being depressing or faith building.

My old boss move to a new position with the company. He and I had been working together for over 15 years and have prayed with each other through many job and family related matters. I know that it is a good move for him, but he knew he was also going into an area that he didn’t know how he would be accepted. He is in my prayers for strength. TYL that you will never leave me. (Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5)

I had an appointment with my family doctor, she had a big concern about my continued weight loss. She mentioned the possibility of inserting a feeding tube. Without hesitation, I let her know that there would not be any cutting on this body. However, she was amazed, “WOWed” at the results of my blood work. TYL Everything was within normal range. She could not understand with all that suppose to be wrong with me and the weight loss, why something didn’t show in my blood work. (But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 1 Corinthians 1:27)

My basement remodel was finished and the appraiser for the refinance made his walk through. I knew if his appraisal did not come back with the correct figures, there would be no refinancing. I knew the Lord was in  control and has been helping me pay the bills and I believe He will continue to do so. Either way, I wasn’t worried TYL. (And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: Matthew 6:28)

My doctor set an appointment with the dietitian and for a colonoscopy. I went to the dietitian and we discussed ways to increase my protein intake and stabilize my weight. The next day I went to the oncologist and had my quarterly CT scan. TYL I had gained almost 2 pounds in two weeks, that was encouraging, but the doctor was not pleased with the results of my CT scan. It looked like there were additional spots on my liver and lungs. I couldn’t even be upset. (Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10) Every other time I had a scan someone was with me, but this time I felt confident in the Lord that He was with me no matter what the results. My friend, who I did not remind of the appointment, felt the need to be in pray for me and gave me a call. When I told her where I was and what the report was I reminded her “the Lord has this all in control”. I told the doctor that I had been feeling some additional pains, but I have been under a different amount of stress. However, overall, I really was feeling better. Then he smiled and pointed up saying “that’s right He’s got this”. We discussed the colonoscopy and he told me to have it cancelled because we did not want any additional complications. WOW, talking about a peace. (. . . Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11)  He was truly with me that day.

Two days before Christmas - my Mom goes into the hospital with stomach pains from her hernia. So we spend the next 5 days visiting her in the hospital. Then the day Mom was getting out was also my oldest granddaughter’s birthday and a friend went home to be with the Lord. She had been battling for 18 months and was given 24 hours to live on Christmas Eve. TYL that she made it past Christmas day for the family. Some people think she lost the battle, but I believe she won the war and is now where we are all trying to go, HOME.

So December 2016 was a very different kind of celebration month, but TYL, I know you are in control and your love and peace is awesome. The Lord willing, I will be posting more next year. Praying for and with you all, in Jesus name Amen.