Getting My Gear On

Hey everyone. This week holds a lot of tests, but I will tell you about those in a bit. First, I want to share something cool God whispered to me this past week.

During my quiet time last week, a couple things jumped out to me as an aide in my NOW moments. First was about a passage when Luke wrote the prescription for the victorious life. He wrote it for all of us who would desire to become Christ's disciple or His follower: live life one surrendered day at a time. I am so there right now. Living each day as it comes and giving it back to Jesus. I'm thankful for each one He gives me and brings me through.

The second cool thing was how sometimes when Jesus is about to do something really special in our lives, He will rearrange our surroundings. That's exactly what He did for me almost 5 months ago. My surroundings definitely have changed. I wouldn't have it any other way. I know God is using this mountain, though it feels so steep sometimes, to bring growth spiritually.

The past few weeks have been so nice in not having appointments or procedures. I didn't realize how much I needed the break until I was in it. I'm so glad I have one day in between my scans and my surgery this week too. I have to psychologically prepare myself for these kind of things.

So this week I have 3 MRIs, 1 CT scan, pre-op surgery stuff like bloodwork, an EKG, and chest xray, and then on Friday another brain surgery. This is the one where they'll replace the shunt. I was supposed to have this surgery on April 16, but it was postponed. So please pray along with me that all scans come back clear or if something does show up, that it will be so apparent the doctors will know how to treat it.

Another thing you can be praying for is I feel as though I'm getting something, like getting sick. My throat has been scratchy all day and my ears are starting to hurt. I've been taking lots of vitamin C and gargling with warm salt water. I'd hate for this surgery to be postponed again. Chemo can't begin until I've had this surgery and healed completely from it. I know everything happens for a reason, so that's what I'm trusting in.

That's all for now. I'll let you guys know what the chief oncologist says after my Wednesday appointment. I should have a lot more clarity about my chemo plan and lots of questions answered from the previous appointment that put quite the scare in us.