Carol is improving and is being moved from ICU as soon as a bed is available. Pray she continues to gain strength and is released from Valley Care soon. Also, continue to pray for Mark’s strength and stamina.
Thank you all for your continuous, steadfast prayers!
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Hiking With Carol On Her Cancer Journey
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
~Romans 15:13
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
~Romans 15:13
Two years ago I climbed Half Dome with my younger son, Tim. Close to the top I was ready to quit. He forcefully encouraged me to keep going and gave me enough nutrition to fuel the next steps. We made it. What a victory!
In 1997, I had melanoma of the retina. Just prior to discovering that I had cancer in my eye, the Lord God clearly showed me that I had a hard storm coming, but would come through it successfully. Today, I am facing the return of that cancer, this time in my lungs and liver...a much wilder storm. This time my metaphor is climbing a mountain.
In His grace, God has carefully equipped me for this climb. I have a wonderfully stable husband, Mark who loves me and prays for me. My two sons are married to great women who both support them and me. Greg and Debbie in Portland have two daughters and Tim and Erika, in San Ramon, CA have two sons. They will be with me throughout the journey as will many of you. I am surrounded by many who will be the physical arms and legs of God caring for me.
However, the greatest equipping comes from God who has been my strength since my childhood. He designed my life, knowing this day was coming. He has soaked me in His Word. This summer, I have been on a quest to deepen my faith. Little did I know that God had a purpose in leading me in this direction.
Come with me on my climb. I may need forceful encouragement. I may feel like not going on. I may battle discouragement and not want to continue to the summit. I invite you to cheer me on. Share your own victories and struggles in your blog comments. Together let us strengthen our faith in Him.
In 1997, I had melanoma of the retina. Just prior to discovering that I had cancer in my eye, the Lord God clearly showed me that I had a hard storm coming, but would come through it successfully. Today, I am facing the return of that cancer, this time in my lungs and liver...a much wilder storm. This time my metaphor is climbing a mountain.
In His grace, God has carefully equipped me for this climb. I have a wonderfully stable husband, Mark who loves me and prays for me. My two sons are married to great women who both support them and me. Greg and Debbie in Portland have two daughters and Tim and Erika, in San Ramon, CA have two sons. They will be with me throughout the journey as will many of you. I am surrounded by many who will be the physical arms and legs of God caring for me.
However, the greatest equipping comes from God who has been my strength since my childhood. He designed my life, knowing this day was coming. He has soaked me in His Word. This summer, I have been on a quest to deepen my faith. Little did I know that God had a purpose in leading me in this direction.
Come with me on my climb. I may need forceful encouragement. I may feel like not going on. I may battle discouragement and not want to continue to the summit. I invite you to cheer me on. Share your own victories and struggles in your blog comments. Together let us strengthen our faith in Him.
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5 comments:
Carol - I hope you are able to leave the hospital soon and I hope that the nurses at ValleyCare are taking great care of you. I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best!! Tina
Carol and Mark--praying for you both constantly. I know this is an exhausting ordeal but may you be strengthened not only physically but emotionally and mentally in the days to come. He is able. love, Poppy
Praise God for the move out of ICU!
Carol ~
You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Please continue to be strong and know we love you!
Grace
Carol, I only recently learned of your climb! I am remembering how you were there for me, every step of the way, when I walked the rocky road. I love you and will be praying for you and your family. Please contact me when you are ready and let me know what else I can be doing for you/Mark/family.
Love and prayers,
Diana
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