Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Have you ever really listened to the words to that classic hymn?

Great is thy Faithfulness, Great is Thy Faithfulness. Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed, Thy hand has provided. Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lord unto me.

Bill came in to see Mike during the IV Therapy this morning. He made it back from Cuba, and stopped at the clinic across town to check on him. Again, Bill could have waited until we came to the clinic this afternoon, but he wanted to see Mike. He even called us last night on his way home from the airport in Miami. Great is Thy Faithfulness....

The IV therapy that Mike is taking appears to be working too well, too fast, and maybe even too aggressive. Bill thinks it is taking too much out of Mike (for lack of better words). Mike started the Beet derived Vitamin C and DMSO routine on Friday. Mike is starting to experience a lot of pain in the tumor sites and is throwing up an immense amount of phlegm. All that is good, but remember, we are doing a balancing act. We want to beat down the cancer, but also increase his strength, his spirit, and his health. So we are making some changes to the IV Therapy tomorrow and will continue to do the IV Therapy for 21 consecutive days. Great is Thy Faithfulness....

Mike feels like the tumor in his stomach is small as he presses on his belly to check. Great is Thy Faithfulness....

We are now extending our stay here to continue on this path. I am so grateful, because I felt in my heart that leaving Friday was too soon. Great is Thy Faithfulness...

We will be moving to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo sometime soon. One bathroom is getting very hard with as much time as Mike is spending there. Giact has graciously provided this hotel room for us and also offered to pay for our new location without a second thought. (To everyone at Giact, Thank you. You have humbled us and brought us to tears.) Great is Thy Faithfulness....

My family is sending us a debit card to help pay for treatment costs. This was offered to us before we even knew we were staying longer. He took care of our needs before we knew what we needed. Great is Thy Faithfulness....

Mike is snoring on the couch right now and resting. Great is Thy Faithfulness...

Did you know the reason why the Beet derived Vitamin C is so important? It is the only Vitamin C source that has 3 added proteins that are proven to fight cancer. Great is Thy Faithfulness....

Everyone is continuing to watch everything for us at home so we can stay here. Thank you. Great is Thy Faithfulness....

Lord, we testify to your unfailing goodness and mercy in our lives. You ARE faithful. Thank you for your mercy. May we continue to walk in your path that have laid out for us. We are humbled by the depth of your knowledge of our intimate needs. Thank you for everyone out there that is praying for us, helping us, and supporting us. To God be the Glory! AMEN!


(I will post an address once we relocate, Thom. Melissa and Patti, you spoke to our hearts!)

4 comments:

Lisa said...

The Lord is so good. I am amazed that even though cancer is not good, it not only can't stop the Lord but it can even become a platform for Him to demonstrate His mercy and faithfulness.

I am still praying!

-Lisa

Fancy Nanc said...

Deanna, Mike, and Elizabeth,
You are right....great is His faithfulness and great is His grace. The Grace of God is extended to each of us every day even though we don't deserve it. He loves us so much that He reaches down and extends that grace to us in many, many ways. I am encouraged to see the many people in your life right now that are really just "Jesus with skin on" as one of my dear friends always said to me. Keep up the good fight and rest in His arms of love and comfort. Praying great things for you and a miraculous healing that is already occurring.
I love you all.
Nancie

Anonymous said...

You continue to motivate me each and every day! I am reminded by the little things in life to take a moment and thank god for the little gifts that he presents to us. I wanted to thank you both for increasing my awareness of my faith and helping me to grow. These blogs have helped me in so many ways, more than you will know.
I will continue to pray for you each and every day.
-Christine

Unknown said...

Deanna, Mike and Elizabeth,
Praying for God's healing in Mike daily. Indeed He is faithful. I will sing this song to the Lord for you this Sunday morning.

George Jolly