CANCER............one year later

Today is February 13, 2020.  One year ago today, I was diagnosed with cancer.

Today, through what I totally believe is a divine miracle from God, there is no sign of cancer any where in my body.



He lead me to the appropriate tests, the correct diagnoses, the right team of medical professionals with the proper treatment.

He surrounded me with other cancer survivors with all of their knowledge, support and wisdom.

He provided me with myriad of friends and family members who just wouldn't stop praying for me.

He lead me to a Medical Sharing Ministry so that money was not a worry when it came to treatment and so that my options were not in the least bit limited.

He provided me with the opportunity to be on staff of a legendary Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge Course, full of more friends and even more support.  Between weekend sessions of that course, my diagnosis was changed to be much worse than originally diagnosed.  I was devastated!  But I got through it because I knew that within a few days, I would once again march onto Gilwell Field with my Scouting friends and feel of their open love and support.  It was incredible!

He provided me with four young faithful, sacrificing-all missionaries from my church who pronounced a blessing upon me that the treatment would be fully successful, that the cancer would be eradicated, and that my recovery would be swift.

And he provided me with the best wife in the entire world that never, ever left my side or gave up through the entire ordeal.  She saw me at my lowest, at my worst, and did not flinch, even though she was just as frightened of the cancer as I was.

I promise you that God knows you.  He loves you.  He has rescued me and He will rescue you if only you will trust Him and have faith in Him.

Now listen to an incredible song by Lauren Daigle.  Listen to the words carefully.  They are God's words speaking directly to you.

I love all of you.  Thanks so much for your prayers and support.

--Greg


PS - We'll be celebrating the new life I have and the death of my cancer tonight by consuming mass quantities of fried chicken and ice cream...........

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