21 Thus my heart was grieved,
Psalms 73:21-24 NKJV
And I was [f]vexed in my mind.
22 I was so foolish and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.
23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
24 You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.
We met with oncology today. We had hoped to hear all is good we will see you in three more months. Instead, we were shown the MRI from Feb next to the latest MRI from May. The left hemisphere where the original cancer was removed had not changed; Praise God for that. The oncologist then pointed out a small spot in the right hemisphere that had grown just a little. He said it could possibly be a result of the radiation, but unlikely. He then told us he wanted to consultant with Radiology and Surgery about the next steps.
He is leery of chemo as it has had such a negative impact on Melinda’s overall health. He mentioned that radiology may be able to do a very focused radiation treatment that usually takes one to five days. He mentioned a possible biopsy. He also plans to send off some of the tumor they removed in July for genetic testing to see if there are any trial treatments Melinda may be eligible for at MD Anderson or another cancer treatment & research center. All this to say that we are waiting to hear back about the next treatment steps.
Melinda keeps telling us all “God is in Control.” She is such an inspiration to many. Please continue to pray for Melinda and her medical team.
Many have asked how I’m feeling. I don’t think I can put into words all the emotions and thoughts floating around my head minute to minute. Currently, my heart grieves for my wife, but it grieves more for the time I know I lost not following Jesus and all those that do not know him. I’m still working on my salvation story which I plan to post here. In the meantime, I will continue to Follow Jesus.
Without Jesus, I know I could not make it through this situation or the many other events that will come my way. This world is fleeting, full of sin, and in my opinion, getting worse as more people, even entire churches, walk away from the blood of Christ. None of us know when our time here on this earth will come to an end and I pray that when your time comes you know for sure where you will spend eternity; Heaven or Hell. I pray its Heaven.
Heaven does exist. (Deuteronomy 26:15; Psalms 11:4; Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 6:20; Luke 15:7; Matthew 22:29-30; John 14:2; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 2:7; Revelation 7:16-17; Revelation 15:2; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 21:3; Revelation 21:4; Revelation 21:23; Revelation 21:25; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:1-3; Revelation 22:5)
Hell does exist. (Matthew 22:13; Luke 16:23; 2 Samual 22:5-7; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 21:8; Mark 9:43; Revelation 14:11; Revelation 20:14; Luke 16:24; Matthew 13:42, 50; Matthew 13:49; Revelation 21:8; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:16)
Melinda and I both look forward to walking with Jesus in Heaven one day, but in the meantime, we will continue to walk with Jesus here on earth letting him help us daily regardless of what this world throws at us.
You know if you had asked me if I was going to Heaven two years ago I would have hesitated and told you I think so; If you are unsure like I once was as to where you will end up when you leave this earth Melinda and/or I would love to talk with you about Jesus and the gift God has for you.
