This blog was started in 2004 when Annie was badly burnt. Over the years we have seen how God has continually provided for us and answered our many prayers.
We would like to ask you to begin praying for Greg's surgery now. His surgery will be Monday morning at 7am. Dr. Asher will be removing a tumor that has appeared to have slowly returned.
We are not anxious about it, however, whenever there is brain surgery involved there are risks.
This tumor is around a few tiny blood vessels that Dr Asher will need to be very careful not to cut. Cutting them slightly, could cause a stroke. So, we covet your prayers! I always do better about praying if something reminds me to pray. So, what I would like to ask all of you to do is every time you hear the word Halloween 🎃 or think Halloween... please pray for Greg and Dr Asher!
Prayer Specifics:
God would be glorified in all we do!
Dr Asher would remove all tumor without any complications
Greg would do great throughout the surgery
There would be no evidence of cancer found ( We are told it could still be scar tissue)
That Greg's recovery would go exceedingly well
That our family would all have a peace throughout his surgery
We are so grateful to all of you for your continual support of our family as we walk this cancer journey. We pray God will bless each and every one of you!
Looking back on this year, we can clearly see how God has taken care of us in every way. Last year at this time was when Greg knew there was something wrong and was not feeling well at all. He didn't have much energy and his tingling, numbness, and slurred speech were all evident. So, looking back on the year to where we are now, it is easy to say, we serve a good, good, Father.
Click here to listen to this encouraging song!
When our oldest son, Jerod was getting ready to head off to Liberty University for college, Greg made sure he had filled out every possible form, and crossed every 't' and dotted every 'i' for him. Not because he didn't think Jerod could do it himself, but as a father, Greg wanted to make sure he was helping to prepare Jerod for his future out on his own. We knew the first year could be tough, especially since we were going to be in Mexico. Greg is extremely good at administrative things and when the day came to send Jerod off on his own, he handed him a blue binder that Jerod lovingly calls, "The blue folder of death" and we left him. Knowing that we had done all we could to prepare him for that day. Jerod has done perfectly!
Now, thinking back to last year when we left Mexico, God had prepared us, just like we did Jerod. Now that folder that Greg gave Jerod has things in it, he never even knows are there, until he needs them. (passport, financial documents, Liberty information, etc.) When we returned to the US, we didn't know we would need a home to live in, or a car, or how valuable it would be, to be in Charlotte. However, God, is a good, good, Father! He takes care of all of the details, so that when we need something, He has already thought of those needs and taken care of them.
Today, we went in for yet another MRI. However, unlike the past few appointments, we left a bit deflated. Not discouraged, just disappointed. The scan is showing a very slight growth of the spot that we had been watching. So, we will meet with our Neurosurgeon on Monday to discuss when Greg will have his next surgery. Yep, surgery. So, our amazing Dr has explained many times to us that the more surgery he can have, the better off he will be. Strange, but, cutting out all or any growth we see, is our best defense. So, although, we have no desire to have Greg have another surgery, we are looking into our "folder" and we can see just how God has prepared us so well for this time.
We are in a great home, where we feel completely at peace and don't have to think about moving anytime soon.
We have a great church here that already treats us like family.
We are only about 25 minutes from the hospital.
Our insurance is great and we are covered!
Greg's family had planned a vacation for next week, so we can all enjoy a great visit before he has surgery.
We have many friends who are happy to pray for us as we walk this journey.
There is never a time where we have ever felt mad at God, or let down by Him. However, we realize more than ever before how much He loves us and how much He takes care of every detail.
Please continue to pray for us as we prepare for surgery in the next few weeks sometime. It is not an emergency surgery, so it will be much different than Greg's first surgery. We are told to expect him to bounce back and probably be in one day and out the next. We are counting on that! Thank you for your continued prayers for our family! We love you all!
