Tomorrow (Monday 12/18) we will be going back to the Surgeon for a scheduled follow up. She also will begin the fourth week of therapy; Radiation and two types of Chemotherapy. Radiation has taken its toll on Mary’s hair. Attached are some pictures so you won’t be surprised when you see her. Her spirit is good and her faith is high. She is experiencing the awesome power of people praying for her. She has not gotten sick from any of the three treatments she is undergoing. God does hear your prayers and Mary feels it. Mary has been completely awed by the grace God has given. The verse she asked to share is Phil 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Many of the fine motor skills Mary had lost are coming back. She able to write in her journal and do many of the things she wasn’t able to do 3 weeks ago. Again, God’s grace and your prayers answered.
I have had to travel the last couple of weeks and again this week for a few days. I am continually overwhelmed by all the help and support we are receiving form all of you. Mary has enjoyed the visits by many of you who have come by to encourage her and pray with her or just say hi. She is working out with Stephanie, and Jamie once a week and soon will be very buff. I am going to have to do something to keep up. We know there is a lot ahead of us but God is teaching us to lean on him daily. It’s only right since all of you have been such a blessing to us that I take a minute and pray a blessing on you. You have heard this many times I’m sure, it is the blessing that the Lord spoke to Moses to tell Aaron and his sons how to bless the children of Israel. And now I pray if for you,
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace”. Num 7:24-26