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| the Goodwife and her Daddy |
It was/is a scary diagnosis, but you know what?
Because Jesus came, we don't have to worry.
Because that little tiny baby was born, we don't have to fear.
Because of that little baby, that grew into a man, and was hung on a cross, we don't have to be afraid.
Because of our God who loved us so much, He was willing to send that baby to grow into a man to take the punishment for us.
Dad is saved. He is a child of God. We've talked at great length about it, and I'm so thankful that God has given us a relationship that allows that.
We've prayed for God's will to be done. We've prayed for strength to handle what comes. God is good! God is Almighty. God gives life, and it's His to take it away. To me it doesn't make sense to question God's plan. He is GOD. I'm just thankful it was His plan for my Dad to be born, and more importantly I'm so thankful Dad is born again.
They were able to remove the cancerous tumor, part of his pancreas, and his spleen. They also removed and biopsied the lymph nodes in the pancreas which came back clean. That is wonderful news, but pancreatic cancer is a very aggressive cancer.
But guess what? Dad is a winner either way. He belongs to God, not to us. We must simply be thankful for every second we've got, and trust in the Wisdom of our Father.
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Isaiah Ch 12
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Isaiah Ch 12
I’m sending lots of supportive hugs to you and healing thoughts for your Dad. Hope he is feeling better soon and I LOVE that picture of you two!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Your Dad is most definitely a winner, whichever way his health goes. However much time you are blessed with having him here, enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteThis post will inspire others. We don't know 'why' God allows things, but we know that He indeed does work all things out.
FlowerLady
Thank you FlowerLady for stopping by and commenting. God is truly good all the time! :)
DeleteSo beautifully said and so full of truth! It is obvious you know HIS peace that passes understanding!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanna for stopping by! Yes I am so thankful for the Peace that passes understanding!
DeleteWhat a wonderful post. There is so much comfort and hope in knowing Truth. I so look forward to the day I see my grandparents again. They went on before a long time ago, but it was that Truth that gave me comfort. Hugs to you. It's still sad and lonely, but only for a little while.
ReplyDeleteThanks Leigh! Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Light!
DeleteYour family's faith and courage are a profound testimony to God's love and faithfulness. Prayers for you and yours! :)
ReplyDeleteYou said it all, GOD'S love and faithfulness!! :) Thank you!
DeleteHugs to everyone. I do love your outlook on life, matches my own. I will keep your dad in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer! I hope your Mama is doing well!
DeleteYour daddy is also lucky to have the daughter that he does...Wishing only the best for 2015 to you and all your family!
ReplyDeleteThanks and I hope your health troubles are over?!
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