One month ago, I received a medical diagnosis that sent me reeling… in thinking the worst, yet knowing literally nothing, except the Doc saying over and over “it’s not good.” At 67 years, believing that I’m healthy, this diagnosis just spun me around in circles. Appendix cancer, that ruptured into my abdomen and onto my colon. Appendix cancer, not appendicitis… who has even heard of such a thing? Certainly not me.
After a month of fear, where the minutes never ended, I did finally visit a specialist at MD Anderson, a premier cancer center in the US, and received amazing news and facts…. No mucous tumors are seen in my abdomen, on the colon, or anywhere on the scans, despite the rupture of the cancer through the appendix. This is a very, very slow growing cancer, meaning it takes years for any mucous tumors to develop. If they do develop, they can be surgically removed. This cancer will never enter the blood system or the lymphatic system to spread as most other cancers spread. No treatment needed! No further surgery needed! Just occasional scans.
As I sit here now, this behind me, exhaustion sets in. Exhaustion… from worry, unknowing, imagining the worst… exhaustion. Sitting in the doctor’s office, a physical weight just lifted from my shoulders… it was real, the only time I’ve ever had this sensation. Lightness vs. heaviness. The room was even brighter. Deep breaths returned.
For I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. Fear not, for I will help you Isaiah
And so again, not just in death, this shift is needed…
my back to cancer, my face to life!
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What a relief to find out the tumors are slow growing – such a scare. So much we don’t know about medical issues.
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Donna! We sat in COG Bible study and acknowledged the amazing news for you!
We are doing a Bible study on Isaiah-and the passage you quoted was highlighted in our study yesterday. God is present in the big and little-and weaves us all together.
With praise and love,
Karen
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Oh Karen, I love this and love you all! This interwovenness is of our God, he knows all. That verse has been a strength to me for a while now… I squeeze my right hand and envision Him holding it, saying these words to me. Such a love He has for us. Love to you…💚
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Wow, what a journey and what a journey of faith. For some reason I am reminded of the story of Hezekiah, who turned his face to wall and prayed for healing and life. May you find some rest from all of this today to rejuvenate your soul. Jane
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Thank you dear Jane, this weekend was rejuvenating! I’m not familiar with this story of Hezekiah so I’ll read it tonight. At my hubby’s service I wrote something that ended with ‘my back to death, my face to life. ‘ It was a healing journey.
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So I read some about Hezekiah the other night, and wow! Finally a King that loved God and trusted God and brought the people to God… Such an inspiration! And Hezekiah turning to the wall to pray for death to be taken away… and God giving him 15 further years… such an inspirational story. Thanks for mentioning this Jane!
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Thanks be to God! I am so glad that this is what has happened.
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Yes, I begged God to take this away from me, and this seems to show He did💚
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Donna, wishing you love and blessings. You are one tough cookie (even though it may not feel like it). You are an inspiration to many. I believe Jesus is walking with you, so you are in good hands.
Take care & God bless…💞KB
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Dear KB, thank you for your supportive words🩷 A tough cookie… I see it as just surviving the days. Love to you!
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