I WITNESSED THE HEALING POWER OF GOD!!!
Hellooo Dear Ones!!! Ohhh what a day today was! At 4:30 a.m. the alarm went off and laying there I thought to myself "ohhhh, just ten more minutes Dear Lord, give me just ten more minutes!" But alas I couldn't afford the extra 10 minutes that my tired body desired so desperately. You see I had to have my Aunt Barbara at Abilene Regional Hospital (49 miles away) by 6:00 a.m. to have a biopsy done on the mass that has been found in her right lung. So, reluctantly I drug my weary body from my warm snug bed and began dressing for the long day ahead. Much to my suprise Aunt Barb. had coffee made (though she could not partake of it herself) and was sitting at the table in silent prayer. I took her trembling hand in mine and together we prayed asking God our Father to give her the strength to endure the procedure that lie ahead, and for His peace that passeth all understanding during this...the scariest time in her 67 years. At 5:45 a.m. we began the journey. Once at the hospital, after being prepped, poked and prodded, we were patiently waiting for "her" turn when a dear lady and her husband was brought in and put in the area next to Aunt Barb. The lady was there to have the same procedure performed as my Aunt, for the same ailment...a cancer tumor in the right lung (how ironic huh) I watched as the husband reached over, lovingly took the hand of his wife, and together they went to the Lord in prayer. It touched me how the husband rose to his position as the head of their union, and verbalized how they both were prepared for the worst scenerio, but as children of the most high Father they humbly asked for "mercy, grace, and favor to be bestowed upon the love of his life, and for a healing touch from the great physician." The peace that fell upon the room was felt by all who knew the Lord personally and when they took my Aunt away...there was a smile on her (my Aunts) face, joy in her heart, and the sound of her beloved chuckles could be heard as she was wheeled down the hall. Aunt Barbs procedure took approx. 45 mins. which was shorter than they first predicted it would take. Everything went smooth as glass and they were able to take three excellent samples, before I knew it...she was back in the prep and recovery room. The procedure was done with local anesthetic, but she still had to remain for an additional 2 hours for observation due to the possibility of the lung collapsing. NOW for the miracle. After my Aunts procedure the dear Lady above mentioned was taken in for "her" procedure. Now remind you...it was the same as my Aunts for the same exact ailment. Her procedure took approx. 30-45 mins. longer than my Aunts did and her husband was beginning to get a bit concerned. Finally they rolled her back in, and the relief flooded the dear husbands face like a tidal wave. He began to question why it took longer than was predicted, was there an unexpected problem??? Did they find something new??? "Noooo" the nurse said, but "we need to wait for the doctor, there is something he wants to discuss with the two of you." I thought to myself "hmmm...if it isn't a problem, or more tumors than first expected...then it HAS to be good news right Lord???" Needless to say Aunt Barb. and I both were anxiously awaiting the answer. Now I must explain how the procedure that was performed on both my Aunt and this dear lady is done. They put the patient in a CAT scan machine, they lock in on the image of the tumor so they will know "exactly" where to insert the needle that is used to extract the needed tissue, give the patient shots to deaden the area, and as they are inserting the needle they are continually up-dating the image. Well the doctor came in with both sets of the dear ladies x-rays. The CAT scan images that were taken when the lady was first diagnoised clearly showed the golf ball size tumor....AND the CAT scan images that were "just" taken as they were going to do the biopsy which CLEARLY showed a clear and healthy lung....NO SIGN OF ANYYY TUMOR!!!! Now dear ones...I am not making this up, Aunt Barb. and I "both" seen the two sets of images with our own eyes (the lady was in the bed right next to my Aunts.) I HEARD the doctor tell the couple that he had NO explanation on how it could be. the tumor WAS there a week ago as big as life, but today...there was NONE!! He told the couple that was why it took longer than usual...he had ordered not one, not two, but THREE new full sets of CAT scans done because he just "couldn't find any sign of a tumor ever even being there" PRAISSEEE GOD!!! Now you may wonder why "this" (someone else's miracle) has been so uplifting, because before witnessing this my Aunt Barb. had already resigned herself to death, carrying no hope of healing or survival and, as I'm sure you all are aware, a person's frame of mind is very important in overcoming such a disease. Now, she has grasped on to the hope that what God has done for one, if it be his will, he shall do for her. But now I must add, my Aunt Barb. also has Alzheimer's and it is progressing :( For those of you who are not familiar...it is a horrific disease and honestly...cancer taking Aunt Barb. would be much more merciful than Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's took my great Aunt on my momma Pat's side of the family and it was a disease that drug out for years and it caused much sorrow, and pain for all. Even my Aunt Barb. says that if she has her preference, she would prefer it to be the cancer that takes her...she has experienced the passing of a loved one from Alzheimer's and THAT disease she fears. All I know is our family is praying "God's" will. Though "we" may not understand it...his will is perfect, and HE knows best. Well dear ones, I am exhausted and I will be staying up keeping a watchful eye on my Aunt through the night so I am going to close and take me a nap while my cousin is here visiting her mother. Keep us in your prayers for you all are surely in mine. Take care and God Bless you one and all....xoxo Kathryn
I don't know what's best for your Aunt Barb, but I know that everything happens for a reason and that God takes good care of his children. All I can do is pray. And that's what I'm doing.
With love, your rainbow child. (Comment this)