I want to give you a quick update on Miriam's day today. As you no doubt are aware, she was booked at the Vancouver General Hospital today for her hysterectomy surgery. Miriam went into surgery just before 12:00 noon, and was there for about two and a half hours. Marylynne and Ruth were there when she came back to her room and Miriam's first words were ... "let's pray!" That was followed fairly shortly by a request for jello!! Although they haven't seen any of the attending surgeons yet, they did see a doctor who is following up with Miriam. That doctor's remarks indicated that the surgery went well, with no apparent complications. While performing the surgery, the surgeon scoped around to see if there were any other visible areas affected by cancer, and there did not appear to be any. Thank the Lord for that!
Thank you so much for your prayers for her today. God certainly answered by bringing her through this surgery successfully. I am not sure how long she will be in the hospital, but knowing how quickly they move you out, I don't think she'll be in too long. God has been so good to give us such a supportive team in all of you, her family and friends. I'll update the blog again when we hear more specifics.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
March 29, 2010
Greetings to my friends and family. I have really felt your love and prayers over the last days again as I have been anticipating surgery. This week will be a big week for me as I go for a pre-op appointment on Tuesday, followed by surgery on Wednesday. I am not sure yet what time the surgery will be on Wednesday, but will find out at the Tuesday appointment. The surgery was originally scheduled for Thursday at the UBC Hospital, but has been moved a day earlier, and will be at Vancouver General Hospital.
I did receive a specific answer to prayer this past week. While on a conversation with the Oncologist, she confirmed that the cancer in the uterine wall is definitely the primary site. I know that many of you have been praying that this would be the case, and I am so thankful for this answer to prayer.
I was greatly encouraged again by the verses found in the Daily Light reading, specifically Psalm 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?", and Isaiah 40:29-31, "He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
I am trusting and believing the Lord for continued strength and healing. Thanks again for being so faithful with your prayers and support.
Love, Miriam
I did receive a specific answer to prayer this past week. While on a conversation with the Oncologist, she confirmed that the cancer in the uterine wall is definitely the primary site. I know that many of you have been praying that this would be the case, and I am so thankful for this answer to prayer.
I was greatly encouraged again by the verses found in the Daily Light reading, specifically Psalm 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?", and Isaiah 40:29-31, "He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
I am trusting and believing the Lord for continued strength and healing. Thanks again for being so faithful with your prayers and support.
Love, Miriam
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March 16, 2010
I have so appreciated the many emails, phone calls and text messages over the past 9 days since I updated this blog. Your prayers and the encouragement of shared scriptures have meant so much to me. I have heard from the surgeon regarding a date for the surgery. The surgery will take place on the morning of April 1 at the UBC Hospital in Vancouver.
I have been especially encouraged by Exodus 23:20, "See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared." I love the image of the angel both protecting me as well as leading me into a safe place. I appreciate your continued prayers as I anticipate this surgery, that God will continue to settle my spirit and give me His peace. Pray also that I will be able to remain focused during my days at work leading up to the surgery date. I really want to do my best and give myself wholly to my job and to the students I help.
Thanks again for being such a supportive part of my team. God is good all the time.
Miriam
I have been especially encouraged by Exodus 23:20, "See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared." I love the image of the angel both protecting me as well as leading me into a safe place. I appreciate your continued prayers as I anticipate this surgery, that God will continue to settle my spirit and give me His peace. Pray also that I will be able to remain focused during my days at work leading up to the surgery date. I really want to do my best and give myself wholly to my job and to the students I help.
Thanks again for being such a supportive part of my team. God is good all the time.
Miriam
Sunday, March 7, 2010
March 7, 2010
Greetings! It has been a while since I have updated my blog, but want to let you know where things are at in my journey. I began going back to my teaching job at Abby Middle after Christmas, beginning with a couple half days per week, and stretching that to two full days per week. During this time, I have continued to receive therapy treatments for my leg and have found that God has answered prayers regarding strengthening and healing in my leg.
There have been ongoing appointments and check-ups with the doctors over these past months just to see if they could find the “elusive” primary source of cancer. As a result of some of these tests, some follow-up was needed in the form of a biopsy which was done less than a week ago. The results of the biopsy revealed that there is malignancy in my endometrium (lining of the uterus), and the gynecologist indicated that she would be meeting with her team and planning for surgery (hysterectomy) in order to remove the infected organ(s). This is to happen sometime within the next three weeks if possible.
God has been faithful in answering so many prayers over the past months, and I find that once again I am cast on Him for this new lap in my journey. I have read some excellent verses of encouragement in Daily Light again over the past few days. “For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:6) “With us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” (2 Chronicles 32:8) “The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
I look forward to how God will once again show Himself faithful over these next weeks, and ask that you continue to join me in your prayers. Thanks for partnering with me through this time.
Miriam
There have been ongoing appointments and check-ups with the doctors over these past months just to see if they could find the “elusive” primary source of cancer. As a result of some of these tests, some follow-up was needed in the form of a biopsy which was done less than a week ago. The results of the biopsy revealed that there is malignancy in my endometrium (lining of the uterus), and the gynecologist indicated that she would be meeting with her team and planning for surgery (hysterectomy) in order to remove the infected organ(s). This is to happen sometime within the next three weeks if possible.
God has been faithful in answering so many prayers over the past months, and I find that once again I am cast on Him for this new lap in my journey. I have read some excellent verses of encouragement in Daily Light again over the past few days. “For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:6) “With us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” (2 Chronicles 32:8) “The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
I look forward to how God will once again show Himself faithful over these next weeks, and ask that you continue to join me in your prayers. Thanks for partnering with me through this time.
Miriam
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