2 Cor. 4 16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18







Monday 25 July 2011

God Cares for us...

The Lord has blessed us all again today. He has spared life and made all things so well. John was in
surgery for two hours and his recovery was two hours. He actually called me from the recovery room,
can you imagine that! He is doing very well and had a full dinner this evening, he is also enjoying some sleep. During the night when I was pondering about this day of surgery and what lie ahead a song came to mind and gave so much comfort for me to leave all things in God's hand. The Lord has
provided so abundantly for us thus far that I know He will also guide along the path that lies ahead.
The song is from Psalm 68:

Let God be praised with reverence deep;
He daily comes our lives to steep
In bounties freely given.
God cares for us, our God is He;
Who would not fear His majesty
In earth as well as heaven?
Our God upholds us in the strife;
To us He grants eternal life,
And saves from desolation.
He hears the needy when they cry,
He saves their souls when death draws nigh,
This God is our salvation.

Dr. Andreou who did the surgery spoke with us after surgery.  He said the tumor on the kidney was very large. The kidney was removed and the adrenal gland.  The other adrenal gland is a bit enlarged but whether or not it is cancerous has not been determined.  They will keep an eye on that adrenal gland to see what it does. Dr. Andreou stated also that after the Chemo treatments there hasn't been much improvement.  This obviously is still a concern but the Lord has provided that at this point the diseased kidney was able to be removed and now we go forward in faith knowing that the Lord has all things in His control.  As we read our devotion yesterday it stated how sometimes we do not see the way but if we trust in our guide we will get to our destination, He gives light on our path.  Faith is not always seeing but more often just trusting.  The Lord has given quiet and peaceful hearts and we cherish all that He gives us.
We thank you all for the prayers and concern shown to our family. It has been so appreciated.

Henrietta
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4 comments:

  1. Chris and Judy dH26 July 2011 at 07:33

    Dear Henrietta, we are so thankful and relieved to read your update this morning! God is GOOD! He will continue to hold you up every step of the way, keep your eye on Him! Wishing John a peaceful speedy recovery from the surgery! Love, judy

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  2. Anonymous26 July 2011 at 10:14

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow! So glad to hear how good things have been going for John and we are praying for a speedy recovery. Our God is able to do 'exceeding abundantly above what we ask or think."
    With love,
    Brian and Lil

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  3. Johanna Arnoldussen26 July 2011 at 22:30

    May God continue to heal, and continue to make Himself very near to you, as He has done so far. Be still and know that I am God. Ps 46:10a
    Hugs from Clarence and Johanna

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  4. michelle v28 July 2011 at 06:54

    an encouraging time :) thank God. love the part about faith being about trusting, not necessarily seeing. God bless your family. continued prayers...

    ♥ michelle v

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