Dear Praying Friends and family,
Thanks so much for the prayer cover this past week. Mike had a CT Scan on Friday. Dr. Ross took his case to the Tumor Board Meeting to discuss it with multiple doctors, called our doctor at M.D. Anderson and asked us to meet with him again on Thurs. Mar. 10th. to discuss his findings and make a decision.
Mike and I have had a good week in spite of the waiting. But an interesting thing happened on Thursday morning as we have been seeking God's wisdom this past week. The Lord reminded us of the passage in Daniel 2 where the king had a dream and demanded those who interpret dreams to tell him the dream and what it meant. In Daniel 2:16, Daniel asked for "time" to interpret . Then he and his companions sought God's answer to the mysterious dream. Daniel declares in Verses 20 -23
"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever. For wisdom and might are His
And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings;
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness ,
and the light dwells with Him.
I thank You and praise You O God of my fathers;
You have given me wisdom and might,
And have now made known to me what we asked of You
For You have made known to us the King's demand."
Then Daniel explained to the king that those who interprets dreams couldn't give the answers but
verse 28 says " there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets "
All of the doctors in Fort Worth who looked at his case recommended surgery.
Mike believes that he would rather have the surgery to remove the adrenal gland and hopefully bypass the chemo. Perhaps he will have to have it eventually, but the surgery may be the best way to get rid of it.
We have also called Houston and are waiting to hear back. We will pursue a surgeon next week.
Our belief is that God has altered our course. We also believe He is working to reveal the secret things to us and those taking care of Mike's health. If we are hearing God's voice in this decision, He will continue to confirm it to us, and if this is not His will for Mike to have the surgery, He will put up a road block to prevent it. That is our belief and our prayer.
As we reflect on the events of the last week and the truth from God's word that applies so closely to our situation, we smile and rest in the fact that is good to be in the hands of the Almighty.
Please pray on with us and we will let you know as the plans develop.
We love and appreciate you,
Jan and Mike
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You know Jan, if you will just hit Mike real hard in the chest (Mikes notorious hit in the chest), it will heal all of this. We love y'all. Thank You for directing us to Daniel. Thanks for constantly giving us the example of putting God first in this. Now, Mike, go eat some steak and potatoes. Love, Tim and the girls
We're watching and waiting to hear.
Wondering if you'll select a surgeon in the Fort Worth area.
Your pals from Hurst
Carol and the Mayor
Mike, Jan and family,
Please know our prayers are with each of you asking our Heavenly Father to fill you with HIS love/comfort, guidance and wisdom of HIS word. May God plainly reveal His direction for Mike's treatment as Isaiah 30:21 informs us, "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, this is the way; walk in it.”
Love always,
Deanne Brown Harvey
I love reading your blogs simply for the encouragement of God's word. "The word of God is living and active. sharper than any two edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart... nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight"-Hebrews 4:12
Continue to stand firm in your faith. Remember what the doctors say are just facts. God's word is truth!
I stand in agreement with your prayer requests and ask that you also pray for my uncle Tom Phillips who was diagnosed today with cancer in his intestines.
much love-Kristi and family
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