We have finished the first week - 6 of 36 treatments down! The completion of each Friday will become great milestones for us as we go. The radiation has not become an impact yet, but the chemo impacts are peaking (as they predicted). Nausea and fatigue, and a very annoying metallic taste in a dry mouth, are frustrating, but I realize very minor really. We are very thankful that I have avoided vomitting and other extremes.
So thank God for this week that is done, and its minor impacts. Most of all, we should thank God for what this week represents - the work of Christ in suffering and passion, to totally conquer sin and death forever. That is the best "Friday" thought ever! And Sunday's hope is even better! We are so thankful for the living hope He has secured and provided for us!
Thank you for your constant prayerful love toward us. Because He lives we can face tomorrow!
Welcome to our blog. This blog is specifically for Aaron, and its only use is to update you on news concerning his recent diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. Please read and post comments, if you can, and remember to keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
Lamentations3:22-26
Through the LORD'S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is YOUR faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!" The LORD is good to those who wait for HIM, to the soul who seeks Him . It is good that one whould hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table for me in the
presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table for me in the
presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of Creation!
O my soul praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
join me in glad adoration!
Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth.
Shelters me under His wings, yea so gently sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen, how all thy longings have been
granted in what HE ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee.
Surely His goodness and mercy doth daily attend thee.
Ponder anew, what the Almighty can do, if with His love He befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath come now with praises
before Him.
Let the Amen, sound from His people again, gladly forever adore Him!!
joy
"The difference between shallow happiness and a deep sustaining joy is sorrow. Happiness lives where sorrow is not. When sorrow arrives, happiness dies. It can't stand pain. Joy, on the other hand, rises from sorrow and therefore can withstand all grief. Joy, by the grace of God, is the transfiguration of suffering into endurance, and of endurance into character, and of character into hope... and the hope that has become our joy does not(as happiness must for those who depend on it) disappoint us." Walter Wangrin
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3
"I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds." 2 Cor 7:4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3
"I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds." 2 Cor 7:4
Great Words!
Psalm 121:1-2 ~ I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 46:1-3 ~ GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
Romans 8:28 ~ And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Colossians 2:6-7 ~ Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Psalm 119:169-172 ~ Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your Word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your Word. My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your Word, for all you commandments are right.
Psalm 46:1-3 ~ GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
Romans 8:28 ~ And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Colossians 2:6-7 ~ Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Psalm 119:169-172 ~ Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your Word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your Word. My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your Word, for all you commandments are right.
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8 comments:
Way to go Aaron.... totally outstanding that rather than surrender to anxiety and depression you have done what God intended, drawn closer and quietly listened for His voice! Like Patton's observation regarding the American 101st Airborn commander encircled at Bastogne in WW II, anyone like you has simply got to be rescued.
A Catholic priest from Bavaria, Blessed Father Francis Xavier Seelos CMHR (1819 - 1867) knew that his calling was to serve as a Redemptorist priest in North America. Serving in New Orleans, LA during a yellow fever epidemic he exhausted himself caring for and comforting the sick and the dying. Eventually he contracted the disease himself and it took his life. During his illness, he observed, "The truth is that I cannot thank our loving God enough that he arranged things in this way and provided me with this time of grace in which I can spiritually take deep and long breaths that give light and warmth; time to water and make fruitful my inner life".
Now that there is time, be quiet and listen. God will tell you why this is happening and what His plan is for you that required this intrusion into your life.
Ed Moody II
Aaron,
I am so glad to know that you are doing well with the treatments. It is amazing what God's grace can do for us. I will continue to pray for you and your beautiful family. The teachers at Faith have been praying for you during our devotional time. I love you all! Pam Fitzgerald
Dear Aaron;
On this eve of the Resurrection, know that Carol and I are praying for you and your family. It is good to hear that your treatments are going well, stay strong my friend.
Tom Houf
Aaron,
Thanks for the update. You all are in our prayers daily. Thanks for sharing what the Lord is doing in all of this. It helps us to see His power in all this. We are praying specifically for the side affects you mentioned in your last blog. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.
Tim Brittain
Aaron,
I was so sorry to learn about your health issues just yesterday. Keep the faith. You and your entire family are in our hearts and prayers.
Bill Acker
Aaron, You are special and I know that God Has some wonderful blessings for you and your family through this experience.
George Mueller, that had the orphanages in England once said, "The only way to learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm amid severe testings."
God is doing something special for your life at this time.
Bro. Grinstead
Aaron, there are a group of Cajuns here in SW Louisiana who are praying for your recovery. It has been my experience that God listens to our prayers and answers to the greatest extent which will fit His plan. My theory is that he likes our cooking but for whatever reason, we are glad to have Him on our side to support you through this difficult time. Hang in there. We'll be standing by for news as it is available.
Ed Moody II
I am praying for you and your family in this time. Your lives have been so encouraging for me :)
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