Happy Birthday to Me! March 14, 1956 I was Physically Born. March 17, 1973 I was Spiritually Born Again. September 11, 2008 I was Physically Born Again. After being handed a sentence of death by one celebrated surgeon who thought very highly of himself; I sought a second opinion. Or rather I should say, God sent me to the right surgeon through situations and people dear to me. After a very rough summer of Very Aggressive Chemo, the Oncologist and the Surgeon agreed that I could finally be operated on to remove my cancerous right lung. Previously all tests had shown clearly that an operation would be impossible. All Spring and Summer God kept telling me Fret Not. Ive got this. God refused to allow me to be afraid of dyeing. He did not allow thoughts of whether I would or whether I would not die. He simply allowed me not to be concerned with it either way. As physically gut wrenching as the whole process was for several months; there was no fear. Pain and sickness, yes...fear, no, God simply wouldnt allow it. There were several catastrophic events occurring in my life all throughout 2008 besides the cancer; divorce, intense child custody issues, lost my job, lost my house, lost my savings. I suppose the list could go on but what would be the point? God stayed right there with me. As a matter of fact, I discovered that He had actually taken up residence inside of me. And Im not talking positionally or philosophically or practically; no, He physically resides inside of me now. Always has actually, I just never completely accepted that fact before. Anyway, It was really cool to realize that I would never have to wait on God to show up although very often He has waited on me. How rude of me. By now it is late summer and the two doctors were actually giddy with excitement that the tumor had suddenly shrunk enough to allow the operation. They were also quick to give God the credit. Science and medical wisdom had written me off, but my two doctors and God stuck with me. I can almost hear God speaking to them, Hang in there, Boys. Ive got this. This is gonna be cool. Youre gonna want to be a part of this. Just watch Me show off...and thanks for allowing Me to use you for this.! Yes, God says Thank You. Hes very polite. So...on September 11, 2008 the surgeon removed my right lung. The whole darn thing! A few hours later the pathologist called him and asked Where was that tumor? I cant find anything. The Doc looked at me and smiled as he told me that story. He knew why the cancer was gone. God used this terrible consequence of my being human to show several folks that He is the Miracle Worker; that ALL things are possible through Him. The Doctors could remove the lung, only God could remove the disease. I am geographically further away from most of my family than ever, and emotionally closer. A couple of friends and my Baby Brother stopped smoking. THAT was the biggest blessing! I got closer to my Mother than ever. I learned that my Dads journey with cancer before his death was a wonderful example of how a man should handle personal tragedy. Dad was with me throughout my journey. I watched my children grow even closer together. All four of them. I watched my youngest son grow into a man at an early age and my Baby Girl grew into a spiritual maturity seldom seen in girls her age. My best friends Sister told me that he had Cried like a baby when he found out you had cancer. He loves you so much. WOW! We should tell each other those kinds of things when all is well too. Although I wouldnt recommend cancer to anyone under any circumstances, I will tell you that God is in control and the sooner you realize that, with or without cancer, the happier and more peaceful your life will be. I want you to concentrate on the fullness and totality of this verse and then Ill leave you be for a little while. Think on this, study on this, listen to the Holy Sprit on this above all: God said My GRACE is sufficient. Boy Howdy! It sure is! Happy Birthday to ME! Six years cancer free!
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:06:14 +0000
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