Hospice Nurse came today
Hi all,
Well the hospice nurse came today. They are all such wonderful people. This morning three of Marilou's local friends came to visit with her. She was really blessed by the visit. The hospice nurse came about 1:30 and we discussed her case, what to watch out for, and how to care for Marilou in these next weeks.
She affirmed that with this stage and type of cancer even alternative medicines would only be good for alleviating symptoms. She also reiterated the conclusion of the oncologist that given how rapidly this has progressed in the past few weeks, we are looking at a very short time frame for her to still be with us. Probably around 2 months.
It is all pretty surreal, but I am so, very proud of my amazing wife. In this time, and on this journey that no one would really choose for themselves, her faith in the Lord is strong, and she told me this morning, she is filled with anticipation at finally being able to see Jesus, her Savior, face to face. I really believe that the Lord has given her a special grace and even anointing to pray and speak with a particular insight from the heart of God.
It is so good to have Esther here in these days, and it was so good of the Lord to bring her here from Cleveland to be close to us. Who could have possibly guessed that this would be in our futures.
Our son Jonathan and his wife, Carol, will be here soon. It has been a long time since we have all been together. Too bad it has to be under these circumstances.
Marilou's sister and Mom and at least a couple nieces will be coming to visit as well.
We still pray and ask the Lord for his healing touch. We know that it would be a mighty testimony to many people. But at the same time...there is a lesson here for all of us, for those who have not yet put their faith in Christ, to learn what the hope of the Gospel is really all about. In the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15: 53- 56 -
Well the hospice nurse came today. They are all such wonderful people. This morning three of Marilou's local friends came to visit with her. She was really blessed by the visit. The hospice nurse came about 1:30 and we discussed her case, what to watch out for, and how to care for Marilou in these next weeks.
She affirmed that with this stage and type of cancer even alternative medicines would only be good for alleviating symptoms. She also reiterated the conclusion of the oncologist that given how rapidly this has progressed in the past few weeks, we are looking at a very short time frame for her to still be with us. Probably around 2 months.
It is all pretty surreal, but I am so, very proud of my amazing wife. In this time, and on this journey that no one would really choose for themselves, her faith in the Lord is strong, and she told me this morning, she is filled with anticipation at finally being able to see Jesus, her Savior, face to face. I really believe that the Lord has given her a special grace and even anointing to pray and speak with a particular insight from the heart of God.
It is so good to have Esther here in these days, and it was so good of the Lord to bring her here from Cleveland to be close to us. Who could have possibly guessed that this would be in our futures.
Our son Jonathan and his wife, Carol, will be here soon. It has been a long time since we have all been together. Too bad it has to be under these circumstances.
Marilou's sister and Mom and at least a couple nieces will be coming to visit as well.
We still pray and ask the Lord for his healing touch. We know that it would be a mighty testimony to many people. But at the same time...there is a lesson here for all of us, for those who have not yet put their faith in Christ, to learn what the hope of the Gospel is really all about. In the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15: 53- 56 -
Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:
O death, where is your victory?
Marilou has and is living out her faith in these verses, and after all is said and done... is not that the greatest testimony we can leave...that Christ has conquered our greatest enemy, and he cannot make us fearful, for only glory awaits those who trust in Him. Marilou is living that out each and every day of this ordeal.
That is not to say that we still do not believe and ask for divine healing. That is what we ask, and plead for. Don't think that in writing the words above that this is a flippant attitude. You don't see how hard it is to write this through my tears. But our Savior is greater than all... even death, whether it is by a healing miracle here on earth, or the ultimate healing in his presence.
How can you pray? Join us in asking for divine healing.
Join us on Sunday, August 28th a day of fasting and prayer for his divine healing touch.
But also pray that in whatever happens... HE will be glorified.
Pray for our families, that the Lord will give grace, and that there will be time to visit, as they come from various places across the country.
Pray that will be strong and courageous for Marilou and the family.
Thank you
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