Thanks for your prayers yesterday. I felt every one of them as I went through my procedure. Sincerely, I did.
The final result of our appointment yesterday was that I had 1 liter of fluid drained off my lung. The fluid has been sent off for testing and is not due back for 5 days. The fluid was not actually inside my lung, but on the outside around the area of radiation damage. It is believed that the fluid is a result of that damage. Because of the lung damage and fluid accumulation, 1/3 of my lung was collapsed. (It’s no wonder I have been feeling so miserable!)
Per an xray after the procedure, the lung has re-inflated. (Praise God!) I am breathing easier and did not experience the same level of pain in my side last night as I had been before the procedure. We are told that all of this is not unusual and they see it happen many times. One of the nurses we work with asked a special favor of her “best” surgeon to perform the procedure for me and he agreed. So we were in good hands physically and spiritually!
It was a long day but worth it. I am encouraged that now with the fluid accumulation gone and the newly inflated lung I will really begin to feel better and gain strength. What a wonderful thought!! Please pray that the fluid and cancer are gone for good.
I have to share with you that yesterday as I was waiting for and dreading my appointment and procedure, I got this mental image of myself and God. In the image I was like a toddler clinging to the leg of her parent. And then I was reminded of the story in Genesis 32 where Jacob wrestled with God. Then finally , after many hours of wrestling with God, Jacob stopped wrestling and started clinging. Clinging to God for His blessing. And so we cling. And are blessed. And again God used you to bless us.
Thanks for all your emails and phone calls and prayers and support and other assistance. The list goes on and on. Once again you’ve helped me overcome an obstacle.
Psalm 34:17 “The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them”
God bless---
Kay and family
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