An Awesome God

We serve an awesome God who has done works of miracles throughout history and continues even today. He created heaven and earth in six days (Ex. 20:11). He calmed stormy seas (Matt. 8:26). He provided food to the Israelites (Ex. 16:4). And He touched Harry's body....

Harry's oncologist has prescribed that he receive chemo treatment indefinitely. This would be disheartening except that this second round of chemo treatment has had outstanding results. This Wednesday, Harry's doctor had to admit that Harry had recovered beyond her expectations. She also said his recovery is beyond what she is doing. "It must be a higher power," was her remark. Harry said, "We serve an awesome God," and proceeded to give God glory.

Then on Friday, Harry completed 10-days of radiation. The doctor had targeted the tumor on his hip, which limits his walking. So far there has been just a small bit of improvement, so Harry continues to struggle with pain in that hip. His radiation doctor said that it may take up to two weeks following radiation to feel any relief. This did not deter Harry from giving God glory. He began to tell his radiation doctor of God's goodness and the doctor joined Harry in praising God. Please join us in praying to our awesome God that the results of the radiation treatment will be positive.

Next steps: Because Harry is doing so well, his oncologist will hold off on doing scans, unless the tumor on his collar begins to grow again. It has become a sort of measuring rod for what is going on in the rest of his body. Also, we will be in consultation with an orthopedic surgeon over the coming weeks to decide whether surgery on Harry's hip is a viable option. Harry and I want relief from the pain in his hip; however, we have both heard horror stories about cancer surgery. Please join us in praying for the wisdom of God in this decision.


Harry and Dr. Walker

These new treatment options are more evidence of the awesomeness of God. In the beginning, the doctor did not prescribe treatment beyond the first round of chemo because of the bleak prognosis. But God has changed all of that. Praise God! Praise God! Praise God!

Also last week: We were blessed by a visit with Dr. T. Vaughn Walker, Harry's Louisville pastor, mentor, and friend. Dr. Walker is pastor at First Gethsemane in Louisville and a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Walker said that he just wanted to stop by and lay his eyes on Harry for himself. Thank you for blessing us with your presence Dr. Walker.

As always, Harry and I continue to be grateful for your prayers. Things are going well but we are not out of the woods yet. We are trusting and believing for complete remission. God bless.