Whenever one gets a diagnosis for the Big C, you start a journey that no one envies. First, you reel from the shock of hearing the word, cancer. Second, you start gathering enormous amounts of information about what you are going to be dealing with, only to find out that there is nothing like actually experiencing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
But, what do I know? I know how much it hurts to see your lovely wife suffer. Not only did she need to endure the physical symptoms of the treatment dealt by "modern medicine", but I also witnessed the treatment sapping her energy. However, cancer treatment was no match for her drive. She might have paused to reflect on her situation, might have been a bit slow to rise in the morning after chemo, and might have taken a nap during radiation. But, she worked full-time at IU, did some consulting, made my favorite meal to let me know that I was still her "Honey", and continued to amaze her friends and family with her positive attitude.
For example, today she had an appointment for genetic testing to see if there is future risk in her extended family for breast cancer, graded papers for her graduate students, and drove to Dr. Joe, my bro the dentist, to take care of her mother who had fifteen teeth pulled. She should be home tonight by 10PM. I hope!
So, if General Motors is looking for the battery technology to power their cars in the future, they need look no farther than the mysterious energy that makes Julie's heart beat.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Comeback Wife
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Have you not been paying attention through all of this?? It isn't any fancy doo dad or battery that has gotten you Sweetie through this....it was and continues to be the grace of God. I prayed daily for the Holy Spirit to fill her with the Father's joy, which is her strength. I prayed the Holy Spirit would impart to her Jesus' courage. But most importantly I believed and still believe God and that His word is true, that by Jesus' stripes Julie is healed and whole.
Thank YOU Lord for Julie's healing, for Your staying power that has pulled her through this. May You forever received the glory, the honor, the praise!
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