in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. (1Th 5:18 NAS)
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth (Psa 34:1 ESV
Today I saw the doctor at Mayo for my 100 day check up following transplant. To say that it didn't go as well as we had hoped would be a serious understatement. To say that it was worse than our worst imaginings would be accurate.
We are still awaiting results of the bone marrow biopsy, but based on analysis of the blood samples, it appears that the transplant had little to no appreciable impact on diminishing the cancer. The cancer is actually higher now than it was when we left here in February, or about half the level it was when we came here in January, and growing at a substantial rate. For now, the plan is to check the blood again in about a month, and probably resume some form of chemotherapy soon thereafter.
So frequently Christians quip off "praise the Lord" in response to good news, and we should, but a proper understanding of theology is that God is always good, always kind, always loving, and always deserving of the most enthusiastic praise our hearts can ever muster, so in this, too, we give thanks and give praise.
I thank all for their prayers on my behalf. Please keep it up.
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Thank you Daryl for letting God use you even now, as you are in the midst of this storm/journey. Your words in this posting show great maturity and wisdom for all. May God Bless you Daryl.
ReplyDeleteHe is always good, and you are right to remind us, but this is not the news I hoped for. The all-loving and wise blessed controller of all things can be trusted, even when the news is difficult.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying.
Becki
Daryl thank you for being honest and transparent as you sojourn through your life.
ReplyDeleteI can only hope when a major health issue(s) occur in my life that I can show the same Christian maturity as you have demonstrated.
No matter the outcome of your situation, in private moments when you are experiencing personal devastation and fear, may the following passages from the bible be of comfort.
Matthew 26:41:
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
1 Corinthians 15:55:
“Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?”
We have great comfort knowing that our loving savior Jesus has experienced and understands what you are going through.
Praying for God’s will and purpose for your life,
Patrick & Jan
God Bless you Daryl.
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