Thus far, I've learned some vital lessons that have been for my good. I learned to NEED Jesus, I can do nothing with out Him. I've learned to TRUST Jesus, he will take care of my problems, I only need to give them to Him. LISTEN to Jesus or that still small voice inside me. WALK with Jesus, he has given me the shoes I need for this path. To follow His PLAN. Following the plan took several lessons. The plan/protocol was 42 weeks. I would like to share a few with you.
There Anna was, sitting on the hospital bed, silly red head and all. She looked so healthy, laughing and smiling - how could she be sick? They removed the tumor, why do we need to put her through chemo. I had to trust that was, what was best for her. I struggled with letting them start the medicine that ultimately would "hurt" her.
As the nurse came in to start the first chemo I turned to her and said, "I need to pray." I proceeded to pray aloud, openly with nurse and needle by my side. I didn't know what else to do...she looked at me and said "what faith..." I didn't know her, what she believed and at that time - didn't care. I only knew that I had to make the decision to start the chemo - I couldn't do it by myself. Jesus had to be there with us - so I called on his name. The protocol was for 3 different drugs - with each new drug the nurse brought in - she actually asked "shall we pray?" We sure did, right there, openly and aloud, the 3 of us with Jesus. I had peace and Anna was at peace. Oh how wonderful to trust in Jesus.
Anna had many, many more rounds of chemo left. I looked at that protocol sheet - we could cross one off the list - only 41 more weeks to go.
Psalms 9:10 "And they that know they name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee."
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
There Anna was, sitting on the hospital bed, silly red head and all. She looked so healthy, laughing and smiling - how could she be sick? They removed the tumor, why do we need to put her through chemo. I had to trust that was, what was best for her. I struggled with letting them start the medicine that ultimately would "hurt" her.
As the nurse came in to start the first chemo I turned to her and said, "I need to pray." I proceeded to pray aloud, openly with nurse and needle by my side. I didn't know what else to do...she looked at me and said "what faith..." I didn't know her, what she believed and at that time - didn't care. I only knew that I had to make the decision to start the chemo - I couldn't do it by myself. Jesus had to be there with us - so I called on his name. The protocol was for 3 different drugs - with each new drug the nurse brought in - she actually asked "shall we pray?" We sure did, right there, openly and aloud, the 3 of us with Jesus. I had peace and Anna was at peace. Oh how wonderful to trust in Jesus.
Anna had many, many more rounds of chemo left. I looked at that protocol sheet - we could cross one off the list - only 41 more weeks to go.
Psalms 9:10 "And they that know they name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee."
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Such a hard place to be in, but thanks be to Jesus for being there with you!
ReplyDeleteSuch faith and he is our rock I know. Thank you for sharing this with us, and Thank God for being with us in all things.
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