SATURDAY, 9/6/14
Today’s Bible reading – Song of Solomon 1:1- 4:16 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Psalm 50:1-23 Proverbs 22;22-23
The report from Caryn’s surgery was definitely not what we had hoped for as the doctors confirmed that she indeed has a malignancy. Folks, at this point, there are many more questions than there are answers. Once the pathology report comes back the doctors should know where the malignancy originated and the type. They will then be able to discuss treatment options with Caryn, Rusty and Deb.
Another estimated four liters of fluid was taken from Caryn yesterday. This is obviously problematic as that is almost eight liters in four days. The doctors say this cannot continue. Caryn remains hospitalized. She could be discharged today or may stay through the weekend. Yesterday morning she was in great pain again because of the fluid accumulation.
Pastors are not supposed to have “favorites” but I do not mind telling you that “C” is one of my favorites. Always has been. She and Rusty have always been so faithful to Jesus through the church. I like Rusty but not nearly as much as I do “C” and it may have to do with that goofy LSU cap he wears all of the time! You do not know how much it bothers me to be writing about “C” having this disease in her body. I basically never sleep “long” but tonight has been one of those toss and turn nights awaking every few minutes thinking about “C” and praying for her, Rusty, Deb, and the family. Join me in those prayers!
I am pleased to write that Daphne’s count has come down to 125. It is not the “zero” I was praying for but it is down 106 points from the previous week. More labs next Friday. Still praying for that zero!
The Lord also allowed me to receive good news through an e-mail last night. Not ready to share that but just know that He is at work all around us.
The funeral/burial service for Ralph Rogers takes place this morning at 11:00AM in Gulf Shores. Pray for Miss Maxine, David Bosarge and the family.
Our friend from Michigan, Don Redder, will bury his dad, Henry, today as well. Mr. Redder’s life was taken in a automobile accident earlier this week. Don & his wife, Linda, are such a wonderful couple and have been so kind to GRACE Ministries over the years. I have known Don since 1998.
Men’s breakfast this morning at 8:00AM and bus workers’ meeting at 8:30AM.
Regular schedule tomorrow; ordination council at 3:00PM; deacon ordination at 6:00PM.
I pray that you will have a great Saturday with Jesus. Pray for Caryn!