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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.
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!