Answered Prayers and Miracles

Seeing God's amazing Love and Grace at work in your life is a truly humbling experience. My family and I strongly felt His presence amongst us this past week, as He led us to a compassionate and highly skilled surgeon who said he could help my 87-year-old dad, who had colon cancer. Notice I said, "had." Wednesday of this week, Daddy underwent surgery under the capable hands of his surgeon, who completely removed the tumor. Yesterday, Daddy was told that the cancer was confined to that one spot, and he is completely cured and will not have to have any further treatments! Praise God from Whom all Blessings and Miracles flow! So very many prayers were answered, and I sincerely thank all of you — my compassionate and loving blogging friends — for your heartfelt prayers and concern. Throughout this ordeal, your notes have brightened my days and lifted my spirits countless times and, even though we have never met in person, I am sincerely grateful for your presence in my life. Daddy will most likely be discharged from the hospital next Monday, and I can't wait to get him and my mother back home, safe and sound, and on their way to a complete and speedy recovery. I will be spending a few days getting them "settled," and God has blessed them with loving family, friends, and neighbors close by, so I know they are going to be fine, once they get home. They are already planning their garden they're going to plant this Spring, which is just around the corner!

Prayer Request

I am going to be taking a break for a few days to be with my parents as my dad prepares for colon cancer surgery scheduled for this Wednesday, January 18th. Daddy is 87 years old, but is in remarkably good health otherwise, and his doctor feels confident that he will tolerate the surgery well. His faith is strong and he is one of the most positive people I've ever known, which is half the battle. God has taken care of Daddy through so many health issues in his life (prostate cancer, brain surgery, two major eye surgeries, to name a few) ... and I know He will be with him and my family through whatever the coming days bring. I will try to post updates, but, in the meantime, would you please remember my dad in your prayers. Thank you ... Psalm 91:2: I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.