Thursday, February 10, 2022
I won’t keep you in suspense. The Lord has given Larry and I direction and peace that I won’t choose to have any other treatments.
After seeing two oncologist specialists this morning and last Thursday, we felt an affirmation in alignment with how God had been guiding us toward me not having any other treatments. We are so relieved and grateful this is God’s choice for me. The radiation oncologist said that if I forego treatment she gives me 85-90 percent this cancer won’t return and if I take the hormone inhibitor it only increases it to 95%. Of course, it doesn’t mean I can’t get breast cancer again, so I will continue to be examined by my surgeon every 6 months along with yearly mammograms.
As you can imagine, we are very very happy and relieved and thanking God for His will for us. We know God is in charge of our lives and would fulfill His perfect will with or without treatments. Whatever He wanted us to do we would do. Of course, I’m thrilled to now be able to say this journey is complete for what we know at this point. I’m grateful for the journey and the challenges which drew me closer to God and continued my sanctification and spiritual dependence on our wonderful God. Haven’t learned everything but praise God, He’s not finished with me yet.
Thank you for faithfully supporting us in this journey. I’ve felt very loved and cared for.
Final devotional thought
I was surprised when I initially heard that I would be seeing two oncologist specialists. Initially, I thought I would just see “an oncologist” and he or she would handle everything.
No, I saw two who were specialists in their area.
I thought, “I’m glad God doesn’t require different specialists. He is the one, magnificent, sufficient, omniscient, all-powerful, wise God who doesn’t need to consult with anyone. Yes, He does use humans for His work. His Body is equipped in different ways through the Holy Spirit’s spiritual gifts and talents. But He, Himself, never calls in someone else. I’m grateful He knows everything and always knows the right thing.”
Thank you again for walking this journey with me. I praise and thank God for you!
Love,
Kathy
Amen my friend. I’m so very relieved that you and Mr. Larry are at peace with God’s leading in your lives. Is your journey over? I can’t know. Where God takes you next is strictly up to you and God. His job is leading, and your an Mr. Larry’s is to follow His lead. Know I’ll continue praying you upon this journey called life. God’s blessings sweet friends.
So perfectly stated, J.D. Only God knows His heart for each of us. Thank you for traveling this journey with us.
I’m so happy that you can let the peace of these decisions cover you with His peace. I’m glad they will be monitoring you vigilantly. May you enjoy deep rest and relief for your body, mind, and soul. Our good good Father clearly had you in the palm of His hand. Love and hugs from Texas.
Thank you, Jenny. I can’t imagine traveling this journey without Jesus leading the way. As we always each say, “How in the world do other people live without God?” I can’t imagine. Thanks for walking alongside me with your prayers and loving concern.
Great news Kathy!
My friend is using the hormone inhibitor and it is giving her nothing but health issues. Feeling poorly due to side effects.
Hugs,
Mona.
Yes, Mona, that is also what the vast majority of my friends who take it say–and have stopped taking it! I’m so grateful the Lord lead us to not go that way. It was “offered” but we felt at peace saying no to it and radiation. No guarantees of course about any of our futures, but God is large and in charge. PTL! Thank you for praying for us.
Sorry I haven’t been back to read your comments, Kathy, but I have been praying for you since your diagnosis. You have to do what God is leading you to do, so now I know how to pray! Will be praying for Larry as well.
Again, I’m sorry that I neglected to check in. But I did not neglect you in prayer!
The Lord knows all that’s going on, Sherri, and I believe regardless of when we pray, even if after the fact, He knows all because He is timeless. So thanks for checking in. Update on me: I’ve completely recovered from my lumpectomy and didn’t need any further treatments. Larry has begun 9 weeks of radiation treatment (M-F). Please pray for little– even no side effects. I appreciate you, Sherri!