Hey Sweet Praying Loving Friends,
Dicky is so right about me being glad I am finished with "procedures" for a while. I wish I could put into words how much your remarks, verses, and prayer-assurances on the blog lifted my soul.
I truly experienced the Body of Christ taking my burden and making it part of your load. I never felt overcome or alone. I always was able to know without a doubt that I was being lifted into the presence of the God of all comfort and peace.
There were many times I know Jesus was right there with me, mostly when I was in a machine or waiting in a hospital gown to do the next procedure...right behind Jesus were all these people, your faces and smiles...I took with me after reading what you wrote. Only a few times did I slip into momentary insecurity...but your prayers swept them away like a vapor.
To borrow the old lyrics from a song "How Can I Say Thanks?"...I am humbled and grateful to you all, but mostly I hope, 'to God be the glory.'
I love you all,
Kim
P.S. I am still praying for NO TUMORS in my May visit.
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Kim,
Thanks for allowing us to come along on this "journey". We love you and will keep praying.
Melinda for the "Macs"
Kim,
Great seeing you tonight! You "glow" with an obvious closeness to God. I love seeing your heart through this process. Give Dicky a hug from the Moores. See you Wednesday!!! Melinda
Hello, friend! So glad you are DONE with all the medical stuff for a while. Eat, now, and enjoy all you can. We'll keep prg for a great report in May. Love you and all the family! Mary B
Kim -
I am SO PROUD of you, and how you have dealt with this disease! I hope you know what an inspiration that your attitude and outlook have given me. This is a really crappy disease, as it is not one that you get over quickly -- you have to live with it every day until, with God's help, it is beaten. That means there will be days that you don't particularly feel that things are "in His hands"!
You are just starting the journey, and you have gotten a lot behind you on your way to His appointed healing! I will be praying for you every day, because this disease continues every day. Every day is a battleground of your faith.
You are an inspiration to me because you have seen Jesus' face and heard His words while you were in the stark testing rooms at MDACC. You have felt His closeness, and I hope you have KNOWN His steadfast comfort and reassurance as you have lain there during the tests. That you have found this peace that passes all our understanding so quickly makes me so proud of you and your walk with Him!!!
Dicky gave me a great book last year, by an Episcopalian minister. I have reflected on his conclusions about why God allows diseases like this to happen to good people. While the book is good, and his conclusions are valid, I don't think He gives God enough credit for what He does for the people He really loves! I have to add my own comment, and it's one that, by your comments, I think you already know. He IS there, He really sees it all, He knows your heart, He hears your prayers. He knows the thoughts and intents of your heart. He (and His Word) CAN divide between bone and marrow. He is the God who ANSWERS prayers. He knows the path of those that love Him, and He keeps us in PERFECT peace because we have continually put our trust in Him. He IS trustworthy, He WILL answer your prayers and He will honor the prayers of all those who are praying for you and your complete recovery!! Amen!
Keep praying that this experience brings you closer to Him. After all, you can't know Him or the power of His resurrection, unless you also know the FELLOWSHIP of His suffering (and it is a deep fellowship that He gives us!).
The road to recovery is long, and there will be many times that you will be dismayed or troubled - often when there's no one else to talk to. Those are the times that He has chosen to be waiting for you -- to give you all that He is and to show you how much more He is willing to give.
I love you, Kim! You and Dicky have been such a tremendous encouragement to me! I only hope that I can somewhat return the favor!
All the best!!
Kim, may the Lord Jesus continue to undergird and encourage you. You have been vulnerable with us all and have put your faith into action. Thanks for not wavering through the uncertainty. Our prayers continue for you. I heard you were "stunning" at the shower last night. Look like Twinkles still has it!!
Kim, I'm so glad I found out about your blog. I've been thinking and praying for you and your family more than I can tell you. God has already been glorified in all this because your attitude and witness have been an inspiration to me.
There is wonderful life after chemo and radiation!! Please feel free to call if you ever want to talk to someone who has been through treatment and is on the other side.
Love to you and prayers for recovery, comfort and peace during this time.
In Christ, Pam Mckeithen Plummer
Kim,
Awaiting news as you journey to Houston again in a few days. I will be praying for you.
David
Bret and I have only recently become aware of your trials and adventures. Please know that you and all of yours are in our thoughts and prayers. You are all very dear to us. Love, Alyson
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