I called this picture - Recovery Snuggle. After Mike woke up, we waited awhile to move back upstairs. Elizabeth crawled into bed with him and feel asleep. Of course, then Daddy fell right asleep as well. Precious Gift for sure!
The best laid plans right?? Didn't work today. Mike was able to get the scope done on his esophagus around lunch time. Our regular GI doctor couldn't do it so we used his partner. They were able to stretch Mike slightly, but were unable to push the camera/scope through into his stomach. This doctor is very conservative and Mike was adamant about not pushing things due to the findings the last time. We were not able to get a biopsy either. All the GI doctor saw was scar tissue, not cancer tissue (praise!). We were able to catch up with our friends in the Day Surgery
I have to list the "God's Blessings" from today
1. Mike did not wake up in pain from the procedure. First time ever.
2. Elizabeth was with us the whole time. Things happened quickly and she walked with us down there and stayed with me in day surgery while we waited. She was such a blessing. We had Laughter, snuggles, and walking as a Christian lessons. Mike woke up and she was playing the submarine game on the Netbook. Mike started speaking to her in German asking her how many Uboats she sunk. It was funny to see the look on the nurse. She also engaged Mike right away talking about the game and he woke up quicker than ever before. My precious Lord gave us a precious gift over 11 years ago.
3. The scar tissue... I had a dream/vision a few nights ago that the blood of Christ was dripping off of Him on the cross and into the back of Mike's throat. I know it is gross, but I can still see it very vividly as I am typing this. I know Christ's Blood trumps cancer every time :)
4. Elizabeth has been struggling with the question "How do you know if you are really saved?" and we were able to engage that question in Day SUrgery with her. Mike told her it is by the fruits of the spirit Galations 5:22-23 and by your love of fellow believers (By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another John 13:35). Mike told her that other people have told us of her kindness and other fruits and we know she has love for others. It was great to see the light and the flood of understanding show all over her face.
So tonight we are resting and praise God for His care and His blessings ..
Prayer needs:
Restful night for everyone
The procedures tomorrow
Elizabeth - she is leaving on a plane with Papa tomorrow to go to the beach for a few days. Pray for protection, fun and no homesickness
Me - Elizabeth is leaving a a plane with Papa. I have never had her that far away and I pull more strength from her smiling face than I care to admit.
God to continue to hold back the cancer
Cruse Family as they say goodbye to Connor's earthly body and as they rejoice and celebrate his place in Heaven
I have to list the "God's Blessings" from today
1. Mike did not wake up in pain from the procedure. First time ever.
2. Elizabeth was with us the whole time. Things happened quickly and she walked with us down there and stayed with me in day surgery while we waited. She was such a blessing. We had Laughter, snuggles, and walking as a Christian lessons. Mike woke up and she was playing the submarine game on the Netbook. Mike started speaking to her in German asking her how many Uboats she sunk. It was funny to see the look on the nurse. She also engaged Mike right away talking about the game and he woke up quicker than ever before. My precious Lord gave us a precious gift over 11 years ago.
3. The scar tissue... I had a dream/vision a few nights ago that the blood of Christ was dripping off of Him on the cross and into the back of Mike's throat. I know it is gross, but I can still see it very vividly as I am typing this. I know Christ's Blood trumps cancer every time :)
4. Elizabeth has been struggling with the question "How do you know if you are really saved?" and we were able to engage that question in Day SUrgery with her. Mike told her it is by the fruits of the spirit Galations 5:22-23 and by your love of fellow believers (By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another John 13:35). Mike told her that other people have told us of her kindness and other fruits and we know she has love for others. It was great to see the light and the flood of understanding show all over her face.
So tonight we are resting and praise God for His care and His blessings ..
Prayer needs:
Restful night for everyone
The procedures tomorrow
Elizabeth - she is leaving on a plane with Papa tomorrow to go to the beach for a few days. Pray for protection, fun and no homesickness
Me - Elizabeth is leaving a a plane with Papa. I have never had her that far away and I pull more strength from her smiling face than I care to admit.
God to continue to hold back the cancer
Cruse Family as they say goodbye to Connor's earthly body and as they rejoice and celebrate his place in Heaven
Praise:
All of the above and Tony is home after 14 months is the Sandbox. Praise God for his protection!
1 comment:
Hi Deanna. Praise God for the good news from today! Remember that song "Jesus' blood never failed me yet"? Well I was thinking of that yesterday when I replied to your blog. Then you write that about the blood of Christ dripping in Mike's throat. Amazing. Jesus' blood will never fail us! Praise for the assurance of salvation for Elizabeth too! We walk by faith, not by sight. Love you all, Lynnette xoxox
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