so do the friends and family we hold so dear...
Tomorrow is the day we have been ...
hoping for,
Praying for,
and somewhat anxious about since January 7th.
For those who have no idea what I'm talking about...a small recap here.
January 7th My Husband David was diagnosed with stage 4 Colon and liver cancer from a colonoscopy....( have you had yours yet?).
He has just finished 3 months of Chemo treatments with the hope being the Chemo would do it's job and shrink the tumors enough to have surgery and then another round of chemo.
If the chemo didn't work there would be no surgery...nothing they could do...
A rather bleak statement.
We prayed...YOU prayed....
GOD worked a wonder.
The tumors are now "unrecognizable"...an amazing statement.
If left like this they will grow back.
Tomorrow two different surgeons will exercise their God given gifts and remove these tumors along with 1 foot of Dave's ascending colon.
and if this isn't amazing enough...they are doing it laproscopically...I know, we couldn't believe it either!
We're looking at about 3-3 1/2 hours total for the 2 surgeries...without complications.
Dave will be another three days waiting for the peristalsis to start in his colon, the wavelike action that helps move food through your system, ( nicely put...don't you think!)
We are both impressed with these two Drs. and feel the hand of God in this whole process.
We again petition your prayers as to NO INFECTION after surgery...especially in the colon.
This could lead to a colostomy bag for no less then three months while healing takes place.
We don't want this to happen...DAVE doesn't want this to happen!
We are anticipating great success and a rapid healing due to Daves general good health ...(did I mention he ran a 1/2 Marathon last weekend!) I KNOW!!!!!
Took him a little longer due to the effects of the chemo...BUT, he did it...and his Drs. encouraged him to .
So there you have it...
Surgery is at 1:00pm tomorrow...
I will try and post as I get the chance...
YOU will never know how YOU have encouraged our hearts and increased our faith...by your faithfulness to prayer on our behalf...we will be eternally grateful.
xoxo~My Love and I.
I was just reading about praying for miracles and "coming boldly to the throne" this morning. That is what we will do! I will have you both in my prayers in the morning. Love to both~~
ReplyDeleteYou'll have prayers for that sweet man of yours tomorrow, sugar! I have no doubt he'll recover. Faith, chick, faith. Works every time.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
I will be lifting your husband up in prayer and holding you in my thoughts tomorrow ~ keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a nice surprise to see your sweet smile on my blog ;)
Jo
Praying for Dave and you Kathy. My thoughts will be with you both, tomorrow, as always through these months!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you have been able by the miracle of God even gotten to this point! I will be lifting up the Doctors and your husband in prayer. God Bless!
ReplyDeletePrayers that all will go well. Sounds like he has some wonderful doctors. Will check up in a few days. Try to get some rest!
ReplyDeletePrayers and good thoughts for a successful day and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletei will be praying for skillful surgeon's hands
ReplyDeleteand ministering angels . . . for a swift recovery
of "the nice way you put it" and a sense of His
sweet Presence throughout.
"You are my hiding place;
You will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance."
psalms 32:7
Sending prayers up to the heavens for Dave and you, Kathy. We are still working on similar prayers for Mr. S for continued healing of his knee and leg. He still is a gimpy Festus kind of guy. But he is getting along pretty good. He will be seeing another Dr. for a second opinion.
ReplyDeletexo Sue
I'll be lifting your husband up in prayer for a successful surgery and for the doctors who will attend him. For you too, Dear One ~ peace.
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted.
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)
I can do all things thru Christ...
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy. I am holding your sweet hubby up in prayer. Praying without ceasing here. Keep the faith, sweet friend! Sending big hugs all the way from Texas.
Blessings,
Sandra
Dearest Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI will be thinking of you and your sweet Dave tomorrow. I pray that all goes well and Dave is up and running another marathon soon.
God Bless You Both.
Big squishy hugs,
Sissie
Kathy, thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving your sweet comments. I'm so glad that I got over here to return the visit so that I can be praying for you and Dave tomorrow. Health and peace to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteKathleen (fourmilesnorthofnowhere.blogspot.com)
Oh precious Kathy ~ what wonderful news ~ I will be praying for Dave that the Lord guides the surgeons hands and that you both have peace that passes all understanding ~
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy....I am in awe of your husband! He is literally running the marathon and in the lead...he will come out the winner from all of our prayers! God be with you both!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteWill pray for the peace that transcends all understanding for you both. Nothing is impossible for God to accomplish...I survived a brain tumor...even the surgeon had to admit it was a miracle.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you.
Debbie@houseatthelake
xxxooo
Dear Sissie and Dave,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you both and for your surgery tomorrow to go smoothly and for a full and speedy recovery. May God Bless you both.
The power of prayer is mighty.
Love and Prayers,
Susan
I will be praying for Dave you can be sure of that. He sounds like he really has tackled this whole cancer thing and is going to bet it.
ReplyDeleteNan from Retired in Alaska
I'm just so uplifted by yours and Dave's journey through this ordeal and the miraculous outcome. I'm praying for his complete recovery. Thank you Lord!
ReplyDeleteKathy, your husband will be lifted up tomorrow and I will have you in my prayers, as well. I will also pray for God to guide the surgeon's hands and for there to be no infection. My daughter and I are true believers in the power of prayer, because we are both cancer survivors. I have celebrated 7 years from surgery and she has just celebrated 4 years. Your husband is going to have lots to celebrate and praise God for too! Your husband has come this far and I know that God has wonderful things planned for his life!!! Please keep us all posted on his progress and we will continue to pray!! May God hold you all in His hands tomorrow and may you have the peace that passes all understanding! Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteHe's in good Hands,Kathy...
ReplyDeleteAll will be well, and all will be well.
I believe...
Love ya,
glenda
Prayers for both of you, the physicians and the nurses involved in his care. We will be thinking of you tomorrow.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Wendy
Keeping you both in my prayers...and that the surgery goes well and for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletehugs,
~Cindy~
I will be saying a prayer for a successful surgery with no complications. You and your husband will be in my thoughts and continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kim
Oh my word, Kathy, I had no idea...I am a cancer survivor myself (five times no less Hodgkins(twice) breast cancer, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas). Please tell Dave that my prayers are with him, you and those who love you!
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like an incredibly strong man to have run a half marathon during or shortly after chemo...no way I could have done that!
So happy to hear that your prayers were answered and the chemo did its work! I will pray that the surgeons are at their best and that all goes smoothly and complication free!
I will also pray for you and your courage and energy to support him during the surgery and his recovery! Much love to you and your family!
xoxo Beth
I'll definitely keep both of you in my prayers and hope all goes wonderfully.
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We will all be here waiting and praying dear Kathy~~~
ReplyDeletevicki
Kathy, You and Dave have been in my prayers all week. May you feel His sweet presence tomorrow and rest in the comfort of all the prayers being said in Dave's behalf. We have a tender, merciful God who is capable of more that our human hearts can comprehend. As Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied,"If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us..." You have walked beautifully through through your blazing furnace and have been such a powerful witness to those of us watching. Please know that I will be praying for you both tomorrow. Many blessings, Patty
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteTank's for visiting my blog. It always makes me happy to have visitors from other countries.
I feel really touched about your husbands struggling against the cancer.
I wish him and your family all luck and hope you'll stay strong
Hugs Lena
Dear Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI are sending you and your sweetie all of my prayers for a sucessful and infection free surgery and a very speedy recovery. Hugs and lots of love.
I am upholding the both of you in prayer Kathy. Hope all goes well! xxoo
ReplyDeleteMy prayers continue for you and your beloved. God will provide the skill to these wonderful doctors and courage to you and your love.
ReplyDeleteseptember
Sending you and yours my prayers for a successful surgery and a very speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteSending lot's of prayers for you and Dave & will keep you two in my thoughts all day!
ReplyDeletexo
paula:)
We're praying today, Kathy! Love you both! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Kathy, although I havent been able to visit as much, I still keep Dave in my prayers and I will be asking specifically that all the cancer will be removed with no infection and no complications. Thank you for keeping us updated. I am so pleased that God has given a good outcome:>)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy, many many continued prayers for you and Dave. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteI`we lost most of my family to cancer..
ReplyDeleteI´ll pray for your husband and the doctors that is going to do the surgery.. and I´ll pray for you because I know how afraid you must be..
God be with you and your husband today.. hugs from Bea in Norway
Morning Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWe have been praying about his surgery every since you told us when it would be. We are anxious to hear the good outcome.
Love to you and Dave and we will sure be praying for no infections and a rapid recovery.
Love and Blessings Abundant hon,
Nellie
Dear Kathy and Dave you two have been so strong thri this horrible ordeal and I know that our heavenly father is there with you!
ReplyDeletePraying for you both this day and everyday!
Hugz, Dolly
Kathy ~ my thoughts and prayers will be with you !!
ReplyDeleteLuvs & Hugs
Benita
My thoughts for Dave's strengthen and yours. God bless.
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