Isn’t it simply amazing how time really does just fly by sometimes? In the midst of our crazy lives; between grocery shopping, church activities, soccer games and a handful of holidays, the past six months have whizzed right on by. My husband, David, is a burn survivor and for the past 15 years we have become acquainted with the burn world but last July our family was unexpectedly thrown into the world of cancer.
David was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his right leg. We were fortunate to have tests, scans and surgery scheduled within two weeks after his diagnosis and we were incredibly thankful to hear the news that the doctors felt like the cancer was contained and that we had clear margins.
With that all being said, I must admit that last summer was a time of pure brokenness for me. Even though we received such positive feedback from the surgeons, I feared that the cancer would continue to grow inside of David where we couldn’t detect it with our own eyes. I jokingly said I’d like to have him scanned every week just to be sure; however the doctors informed me we would be waiting 6 months to retest. I struggled with how I would ever be able to go about my days without worrying about it. Six months seems like an eternity to wait on something that could be silently killing my husband.
Fast Forward 6 months and here we are!
Tomorrow we will be in Chicago at the hospital to undergo a battery of tests and scans to determine if David is cancer free. I must admit that doubts and fears have tried to creep in over the past months but surprisingly, I have been able to put those fears in the back of my mind for the most part. The thoughts of cancer are still with me, but it hasn’t consumed my thinking like I thought it would. We have gone on with life and all the craziness that it brings and we have moved forward. God is so good and He has a way of calming us when we need it.
I can’t help but reflect on how faithful God has been to our family in the past. I cling to that faithfulness because I know God will continue to be faithful in the future. That doesn’t mean our family won’t struggle or go through trials in the future, it just means that we will lean on God to help us get through whatever comes our way.
So as we walk through those hospital doors in the morning, I commit to putting my trust in Him and I will know without a doubt that God will see our family through ~ regardless of those test results.
Carly…Praying for good news tomorrow. HE is faithful.
Brenda- Thank you for continuing to lift our family up in prayer. We feel comforted knowing we are covered!
We haven’t known each other very long but I feel there has been a connection that makes us close. Mary and I feel we have been accepted by you as well as others in the church and your “hurts” are our “hurts”. I’m a hands on person and David told me early on that I could pound on him all that I wanted to. We will support you any way we can and prayer is our best way. We love you and your family. Thanks for being part of our life.
Bob-
You and Mary hold a very special place in our hearts! We feel so blessed that God placed you in our lives. Your friendship is dear to both of us. We appreciate your thoughtful words of encouragement and you have my permission to keep picking on David all you want!
Thinking of Dave today I lost my dad last week man I miss him