The day started early today at Miriam's house with reading and meditating on Romans 15:13, "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." What a fitting verse in light of the fact that today was the day Miriam was scheduled to meet with the radiation oncologist here in Abbotsford.
Waiting rooms seem to be part of God's chosen path for Miriam, both literally and metaphorically. During the 25 minutes in the private waiting room, Miriam and Marylynne shared scripture, bringing to mind promises from the Bible that have been such a source of strength. The end result of the appointment is that next Wednesday (October 14), Miriam will begin a series of five radiation treatments here at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. These treatments are very targeted and designed to control the spread of cancer in her femur. What also came out clearly again is that no primary site has been found. Although this is not unusual, it still is a puzzle to the medical staff, and they are going to continue aggressively looking for the site. Miriam's file will be passed to a medical oncologist here in Abbotsford who will direct her treatment. Although chemotherapy may be an option, it is more difficult since the primary site has not been defined. A further and more indepth CT scan is scheduled for tomorrow, with more bloodwork scheduled again for next week.
On days like today, the waves of fear and doubt continue to threaten, and at times it seems like those of us who come alongside are finding the clouds to be quite dark. It is through your continued prayers and the grace of God that Miriam continues to have strong faith and belief that God is the great Physician and He is definitely in control. She will often lead us back to God's word and together we find rest in the promises of God. Thank you so much for continuing to support Miriam with your prayers and notes of encouragement.
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Really appreciate these updates. Many are reading and praying!
ReplyDeleteMiriam, I see you as a strong tower for us as you lean so completely on your Almighty Strong Tower. Your faithfulness speaks loudly.
Thank you.
WOW!WHAT A JOURNEY,DEFINETLY NOT TO BE DESIRED ,,, BUT ,IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS,FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD ,IN CHRIST JESUS CONCERNING YOU,..I REMEMBER A GOOD FRIEND OF OURS WHO WENT BLIND AT THE AGE OF 18 AND IN HIS 30'S , TOLD US THAT HE THANKED THE LORD FOR BLINDNESS.IT KEPT HIM FROM THE WANDERING EYES THAT HE HAD ,, AND GAVE HIM A WONDERFUL ,DEDICATED LIFE AND THEN 2 WONDERFUL CHILDREN..HE IS A HANDSOME MAN AND A TRULY DEDICATED MAN OF GOD..I BELIEVE THE W O R D,, TO BE TRUE CONVERTING THE SOUL..IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS, MIRIAM,, MMMMM!!!GOD IS IN CONTROL AND LOVES YOU AND IS DIRECTING YOUR PATHS. FEAR NOT!!WE LOVE YOU AND WON'T FORGET YOU IN OUR PRAYERS TO OUR ALL POWERFUL GOD..WE ARE FINE AND YESTERDAY WE WERE ABLE TO GET ALL THE YARD WORK DONE ,READY FOR WHATEVER COMES. OOO,,, THAT SOUNDS SCAREY .PRAY FOR US AS WE PRAY FOR YOU MIRIAM JACK GOES FOR HIS 3 HR. DRIVERS TEST AT 1:00 TODAY . AT 80 THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS. I THINK IT'S ALL WRITTEN.GOD BLESS YOU . MOTHER C & THE RABBI.
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