Ramblings of a HomeSchool Dad

• Feb. 6, 2007 - Pathology Report In: by Dusti

Today we saw the Dr and Gilbert got his stitches and staples out. What a relief!
As the Dr started to tell us that he wanted another opinion on the pathology report, the door got a knock and he stepped outside! Well.. we waited and prayed. Then, he came back in and proceeded to slowly cut out all the stitches and then remove the staples as he told us that there were some positive margins (cancer on the outside edges of the gland removed) and that the lymph nodes had no cancer. The other opinion on the gland is to find out if they see the same thing. If it comes back positive, he recommends radiation. If it comes back negative, he would recommend a wait and see and watch closely approach. If it comes back negative, we have already decided to find another opinion so at least 2 opinions would match, and that would give us more peace.

This is very hard.. not knowing whats next. We have to keep our eyes on Him, and we really appreciate your prayers that we can stay steadfast in the Lord during this trial.

• Feb. 6, 2007 - Deuteronomy, Hebrews

Posted by Joaquin & Monica

"The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law."

I pray that you will become stronger every day, both spiritually and physically. You are supported by the prayers of many. May you find in Jesus the One who has gone before you and leads you to a newness of life in the Spirit. We love you and bless you.

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2)

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• Feb. 6, 2007 - Thoughts & Prayers

Posted by Norman & Wanda

Norman said to be sure you got this one today:

"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ"
I Peter 1:7

"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
Psalm 16:11

"O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee."
Psalm 139:1-18

"And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them."
Isaiah 42:16

Thought the path may seem uncertain, He has taken each step before you.
He has carefully considered all of the options and is ready to guide you in His best will for you.
Though all around you are confounded and confused, He is not amazed.
He is not surprised.
You are His delight. He hasn't left a detail to chance.
He has a purpose. He has a design.
We can delight in that without knowing the rest
and we can trust all things into His care.
Blessings!

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• Feb. 6, 2007 - Thoughts & Prayers

Posted by Norman & Wanda

Norman said to be sure you got this one today:

"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ"
I Peter 1:7

"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
Psalm 16:11

"O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee."
Psalm 139:1-18

"And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them."
Isaiah 42:16

Though the path may seem uncertain, He has taken each step before you.
He has carefully considered all of the options and is ready to guide you in His best will for you.
Though all around you are confounded and confused, He is not amazed.
He is not surprised.
You are His delight. He hasn't left a detail to chance.
He has a purpose. He has a design.
We can delight in that without knowing the rest
and we can trust all things into His care.
Blessings!

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• Feb. 6, 2007 - Praise God for the Results today...

Posted by Anonymous

Dear Gilbert and Dusti,

I am so pleased to hear the wonderful praise report thus far from your doctor. I am continuing to pray and lift you up that there will be no further cancer and that the Lord continues to heal you. God Bless, Melissa D. SC

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• Feb. 7, 2007 - Thinking of you

Posted by Mom

I will be glad to hear what the 3rd opinion is on the 13th. I will pray for all of you. I have to get back to work now. I'll talk to you later today.
Love Mom

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• Feb. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Margie

I'm glad to know that it didn't spread any further than that. Hopefully the other opinion will be positive.

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About Me

"If money is a curse may the good Lord smite me with it. And may I never recover" . Tevye from 'Fiddler on The Roof' *note from Gilbert* For those of you that think this is a picture of me, its not. Im not this good looking!"