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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Between Now and OK


When I thought of 2013 I thought the toughest things I would face was turning 40 and figuring out what to buy my wife for our 18th anniversary. Then January 26th happened.

January 26th I went to have my yearly physical. My job pays for us to have a complete physical every year as a part of our wellness plan. During the ultrasound of my throat they found a lump on my thyroid. The Dr. assured me this was common and not to worry, but recommended me to see an endocrinologist. Wednesday, February 13th I met with Dr. Amanda Cunningham. She explained everything to me and then performed another ultrasound. She then informed me that the lump was fluid and solid, which meant the solid had to be biopsied. She took a sample and then went to check to see if she had enough for the pathologist.  She returned to explain that it did not look good and that she needed to biopsy the lymph nodes as well. She called me on Monday February 18th to tell me that the biopsy had come back to reveal that cancer was found in the thyroid as well as the lymph nodes. 

Cancer! Remember  the hardest things I had to face this year? No problem on those now.

My first response was fear. Then peace. You know the peace the Bible refers to as the peace that passes all understanding. See God had shown me over the weekend that it would be OK. Now my only issue is “between now and OK”. That is my theme. I know He has this planned out. I know He will provide. I have already felt the love from family and friends. It is the time “between now and OK” that is not going to be easy.

I am going to have my thyroid removed and all the lymph nodes on the right side of my neck.  A 5 to 6 hour surgery and 2 to 4 day hospital stay.  This is not going to be fun!

So why am I telling you this? Number one is to encourage you to have a yearly physical. Number two is to pray.  Pray that God gets the glory from this. Pray that healing comes. Pray that provision will be there. Pray for my bride and son to trust Him. Pray that I not be too much of a baby during the recovery process :-).  I cannot tell how thankful I am for people who have already reached out to my family and me. God truly provides!

In Him

Mike

3 comments:

  1. Hey Brother! Angie just told me today about this. I'm encouraged by what you have written here and thankful that you have the peace that passes understanding. I will be praying for you, Heather, and Owen. I know that you will all have differing struggles as this is worked out by our Sovereign Lord. so "between now and ok" if there is anything at all that I can do for you don't hesitate to call me.

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  2. Praying for you, Mike. Not only for your healing but that the Lord would shine through the broken places in your life as you walk through this. Great post -- really puts things in perspective.

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  3. Hi Mike... you don't know me but I met your wife at the Relevant conference over a year ago. I am so sorry to hear about your cancer, however, I have a friend who had it several years ago and if they catch it early, it is very curable! I did have my yearly physical finally this year! Just know that the peace you feel around you is GOD'S sustaining strength and love for you! Saying a prayer for you now and blessings on you and yours!

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