February 19, 2019
One year ago today
Was the day I found out
That I had a "circular density" adjacent to my left lung.
I had gone to see my doctor because I was feeling lousy
And thought I might have pneumonia
Surprise!
Thus began this cancer journey that many of you have been following
And supporting and providing faithful and incredible encouragement
Thank you!
I was dreading today
Actually counting down the days to today
Towards the anniversary of that infamous day
In which my life and my family's lives
Have been unexpectedly rocked.
I guess I was feeling
Like it should be a day of mourning or despair
For what has become my lot in life.
(I'll admit for you optimists out there that it is easier for me to despair than hope)
Surprise!
It's been a good day:)
Made so, I believe,
By a lot of you praying
And sending little notes and texts of encouragement
And my amazing wife
Unexpectedly dropping by on her break from school
To support and encourage me
And remind me that
We have a LOT to be grateful for
A LOT
I am alive one year later!!
And God, in His amazing way of working,
Seems to be using even my cancer journey
As a means of encouraging others!
Certainly not my choice of how I would want things to be
But God's ways
As tough as they might be
Are certainly above and better than my ways
Which doesn't mean that they are easy
Not at all...
But He does cause all things to work together
For the good of those who love Him.
So the challenge
As you all have followed this blog
Is trust...
Trusting Him
No matter what we are going through...
Which brings me to
Round #2 of chemo
Which happens in two days
This Friday.
I would again appreciate prayer
As the after affects can be brutal
And make me forget
That God's ways are better than mine!
Yes...I'm still learning to trust:)
Thanks again to all of you
For hanging in there
With me, this slow learner,
As this cancer journey enters
Year Two!
Blessings,
Dave
We love you Dave and are continually holding you before the throne of grace.
ReplyDeleteThad and I are praying for you daily and love you dearly. We will certainly pray for your second round of chemo day. This has been such a hard year for you and your family. We're here for you!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are always with you Dave.
ReplyDeletePraying for you brother! Your blogs are encouraging and humbling to those of us who struggle with trust, even in the seemingly simple things!! Blessings!!
ReplyDeleteI hope this round goes well. I think you are an amazing person. I only met you once but feel like I know you through your youngest. Steph sure loves you. I honestly believe you will get your hail Mary. Don't think God is done with his plans for you
ReplyDeleteLove you My Brother! You are
ReplyDeleteOne of my very favorite souls on our green earth!! Besi.
So honored to be brought to this very moment together as church family.
God is Great!
Today...One year ago? What a surprise gift for us all when only A year ago I thought God had forsaken us.
He had not.
Today was a blessed day.
Praying for you for your next chemo on Friday. Even though it may seem like you are on the sidelines now, you are absolutely right in the center of our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou are loved. You, Cindy and all of the family. J & J
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful for answered prayers and that you are still with us a year later. We pray that this miracle continues and Father gives you more strength and more good days!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ru and Steve
Praying for a great next round of treatment...Stay strong Dave
ReplyDeleteAmen and praying that your reaction to the chemo would be way better than the last one. Love you Davw
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