Today we got some difficult news regarding my father-in-law. After going in to the hospital for what appeared to be heart-related problems, they found that he has a tumor in his kidney. It gave me a very sick feeling in the pit of my stomach at first. He has been such a rock for us throughout Brent's sickness and in the time since his death.
As I look at it now, I can see God's hand in this situation. First, this type of tumor is not usually found until it is too late because it doesn't have any pain associated with it. If he had not gone in for the heart-related issues, they would not have found it until it was too late. Now they should be able to treat it. He will probably have one of his kidneys removed, but people can survive with only one kidney.
I am probably more concerned about my mother-in-law. She was really struggling with this. I just pray that Rachel, Mari-Liis and I can be a source of help and comfort to her in this time. I think that Brent's sister and brother will probably be coming soon as well. That will be a big source of comfort to her as well. I pray that she will be able to find the peace and comfort of our heavenly Father in the midst of this uncertainty. We love them so much and never want to see them experience pain.
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My Thankful List
- salvation through Jesus Christ
- my beautiful daughter who is beautiful from the inside out
- a referral of an adorable little boy named Levi
- a letter of intent before the September 1st deadline
- God spared my daughter from serious injury when hit by a car in Colorado
- a wonderful year with my "exchange daughter" from Estonia - Mari-Liis
- my faithful companion for the past 6 years - Millie - my springer spaniel
- the peace and joy that comes with surrendering everything to the Lord
- safety through all the storms that have passed our way
- my supportive family
- my incredible church family
- a sump pump that continued to work for 10 weeks of water and sand seepage
- birds singing and bugs chirping
- neighbors and friends who lend a hand in your time of need
- being able to sleep withe the windows open
- a new deck to enjoy summer when it stops storming so much
- the sound of children playing outside on a warm summer night
- heat when its cold and air conditioning when its hot
- the blessing of a great job
- church picnics
- chocolate
- beautiful sunsets over Lake Michigan
- summer vacation
- beautiful blue skies and warm (not hot) summer days
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1 comment:
Sorry to hear about your Father-in-law's health problems. Will be praying for him and the rest of the family.
Michelle
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