Life has been so crazy lately that this blog has taken a back seat. Things for me have been good, but my friends and family have been going through some struggles. I’ve found that prayer is just about the only thing that has helped me keep my sanity. Some nights, I’ve found that God wakes me up to pray for one of them – sometimes all of them. What an honor it is to be awoken by the King, to pray for his people. Here are some of the people I’ve been praying for:
Right before the holidays, my father was diagnosed with melanoma. The procedures to remove it and close the wound occurred this week. Many prayers have been said that the spot didn’t go too deep, that the doctors would be able to remove it all, that the wound would be able to close easily, and that healing would occur quickly. As it stands now, it looks like all of these prayers have been answered. He has a line of stitches about 3 1/2 inches along his right jawline, and it looks like it will be able to heal well. Once he regrows his beard, it’s likely that you’ll never even know that there is a scar.
One of my coffee buddies is going through some major family issues. It’s looking like some of them will come to a head in the near future. Many prayers have been said over every family member. Praying that the Lord would move in the hearts of some, protect some, and encourage some.
One of my dear friends was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer last week. She will find out next week when her hysterectomy will be scheduled. Many prayers have been said that she would be able to take the step that is in front of her, and not worry about what is 20 steps in front of her.
My college roommate/best friend for many years had major medical trauma last week which necessitated the amputation of her right leg about 6-8 inches below the knee. I’m still having a hard time wrapping my brain around this. Next week, there is a strong possibility that she will need to have four toes on her left foot amputated, however, the doctors do have hope that they may be able to save them. I can’t even begin to tell you the prayers that have been said for her the past two weeks. Some of the prayers have been answered by the Lord saying “Trust me.” Some of the prayers have been answered by what can only be explained as miracles. Tonight, and this weekend – I’m praying for four precious toes. Praying that the Lord would be able to miraculously heal them and restore them to health. Praying that the Great Physician would care for her in amazing ways.
If you are willing and able, I ask you to join with me in praying for four precious toes.
You have had a rough couple of weeks, and I understand how hard it must be to come to grips with your friend’s amputation. I’m praying that she will keep those toes and be on the road to recovery.
I’m praying!!!!