Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvellous things. Psalm 98:1

This is indeed a day to sing praises to our Lord, He is doing great things. Yesterday, Henrietta and I spent our day visiting the Oncologist and Homeopath. It was a busy and tiring day, but also a day to rejoice because of God’s blessings.
The visit with the Oncologist was amazing to say the least. He told us that when we met with him the first time, three months ago, that in his opinion there was little hope for me in regards to the cancer. He informed us again that under normal circumstances Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) does not respond to Chemotherapy treatments very well. He said however that there was an above normal and unusual necrosis (dying of cancer cells) to be seen on the new scan. He was very pleased with that and said that the cancer is responding well to the Chemo treatments. The necrosis was also visible on the kidney that was removed. This doesn't mean that a tumour actually shrinks but cells die, which is what they are looking for. When I heard these words I found it hard to keep my composure, the goodness of the Lord just overwhelmed me.

With thankful hearts we rejoice in God’s blessing. When I was diagnosed beginning of March there were times that I said, “Lord why me?” that same thought came back to me yesterday, Lord why me? Why do you so undeservingly bless me? As I left the hospital I said to Henrietta, if I could skip right now I would, but the healing process from surgery kept me from it.

On September 16 Lord willing, I will resume Chemotherapy treatments for two times 28 days. I can’t resume treatments until I am completely healed from surgery. The Oncologist suggested we see the Lung Specialist again after these treatments to see if another surgery could possibly be done, this time on the left lung to remove a large tumour.
In the afternoon we visited the Homeopath that is giving me treatments. He too was amazed at the progress made. These blessings humble me to the point that at times I can just sit down and let my tears run free course. Words fall short of the thankfulness that overflows my heart and so we go forward day by day looking to Christ the author of our Faith.

Lord help me to stay strong, help me to glorify Your name, help me to be more Christ like each day. Lord just walk with me and help me to grow in Faith.

Thank you for praying for me, God is listening. God has great promises in His word, are you listening to God? He is watching and waiting for sinners to repent and to believe on Him. Thank you for keeping in touch and encouraging me in many different ways. Just never forget that He has done (and is doing) marvellous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. Psalm 98:1

God bless you richly,
John.
A friend emailed me today and included this Hymn; I want to share it with you. What a blessing and comfort it is if this is true in our lives.

Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and tempests are wild,
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me, and I am His child.

Refrain
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.

Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed.

Refrain
Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore.