10 days before Jenna and I were suppose to move to Gainesville, I received a phone call from my brother telling me that my mom had been diagnosed with uterine cancer.
That was ground shaking. I did not know how to respond to this news. It broke my heart. At the time, we did not have any more information: just that she had cancer. I didn’t ask God “why,” but I asked “how.” “How was I suppose to respond to this?” “How was I suppose to grow in this?” “How might you be seen through this?”
My immediate thoughts started to turn negative. Not that she was going to get super sick, but I started questioning if Jenna and I were still suppose to go train for overseas.
So, we were at $2,600 with 9 days to raise the remaining $1,400. Now, I had just found out that my mother, MY mother, has cancer! Maybe we are not suppose to go.
BUT GOD…
That next night, in the midst of my confusion and discouragement, we were given a check for $1,000. That Sunday we received another $1,500. That week we then found out that my mother could have surgery and that should cure her. My mom was blessed to with such a curable cancer.
Now, it’s time to schedule the surgery. So, God used people to encourage and confirm that he has called me and what he has called me to, he will make a way!
Ye though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Your rod and your staff comfort me!!
He reminded me that roadblocks, potholes, and hurdles will along the path, but the destination remains the same. He is the lamp unto my feet and the light unto my path. He will not only guide my way, but he will show me the way to overcome. He call on my life does not sway because of life’s hiccups.
NEWS ALERT: My mother has had the surgery and we are just waiting on the official report that she is indeed cancer free! God is always good and always in control!
Even in sickness. Even in death. Even in divorce. Even in pain. Even in depression. Even in cancer.
ALWAYS!!!
IN A NUTSHELL: My mother was diagnosed with cancer and a month later she is practically cancer free! We went from being $1,400 under to $1,000 over our first deadline in 4 days. God is good. He has confirmed his call on my life through confusion and heartache. In the midst of loving and choosing family, he has shown how he is still number one in my life, and how choosing him actually allows me to love my family best. I was able to go home for the surgery and just sit with my dad.
If my interactions with my earthly father only catch a glimpse of my Heavenly Father’s relationship with me and love for me… then I’m informing the world now that they’re in store for an amazing life.
When science, doctors, media, culture, presidential candidates, friends, and life says something is permanent… but GOD!
NO CIRCUMSTANCE LASTS FOREVER BECAUSE GOD ALREADY SAID “IT’S FINISHED.”
Stay encouraged!
Love,
David and Jenna
