Poster Child

Harry and I apologize for not posting an update in awhile. We stepped aside to enjoy a couple of months of stress-free life as we savor all that God had done throughout the past year. There really has not been anything new to share until now, and all continues to be good news.

Harry's recovery from hip surgery has been slow, but he continues to make steps day by day toward viability. His last visit to his orthopedic surgeon was good. The doctor said the incision was healing well and his bones look great.

But Harry's oncologist continues to deliver the report that has blessed us. She cannot deny that something bigger than the medicine and herself has taken place in Harry's body. She revealed the pathology report on the tumor that was removed from his hip as "inactive" and said there was nothing viable for researchers to use. She told us last Wednesday that she talks about Harry all the time, calling him her poster child. Harry's status gives other doctors hope for what can be accomplished in other patients with the same diagnosis.

To say that God has blessed us does not adequately convey what has transpired in our home. The doctors' projection for where we would be at this time was not fulfilled. God's will superseded all that we were told and it has prevailed. It is a story that we cannot keep to ourselves. Harry and I are in the process of writing out a few things that we hope will strengthen others.


At church this past Sunday

The journey is not over. Though we have begun to jump back into life, getting out of the house, attending church, and so forth, we still need your prayers. Harry is dealing with receiving chemo every other week to keep the tumors in his body stabilized. Please pray for his wellness. Sometimes, he just does not feel well. His hip still causes him considerable pain. Please pray that the pain will lessen. And finally, pray for financial relief. Through all of this, Harry lost his job. We have some benefits but have had some financial crises that have dried up resources.

We love all of our family and friends and are blessed to have you in our lives. Please know that we pray for God's continued blessings to flow in your lives.