There is little left in which one can have total confidence. Not the stock market, that's for sure. Not your retirement account. Not the price of gasoline or groceries. Not politicians or reporters. Not the weather.
Our friends and family are usually trustworthy, but sometimes even they let us down.
But not God. God never turns his back. We might not always understand God's answers, actions, and decisions, but I know that he's there--every time we need him, in every crisis, in every joy, in everything.
Yesterday morning, we went for Vann's CT scan, the first in almost five months. Then we had a McBreakfast and went back home to wait till our appointment to see Dr. L and for Vann's chemo. I prayed almost constantly while we waited, and I'm sure Vann did too.
On our way back to the doctor's office, I was again praying that God would make sure we got good news from the CT scan. As I prayed that prayer, I looked up and out the car window and there was a big sign. All it said was "Total Confidence." Now the sign was beside a car dealership and I'm sure it originally had something to do with that. But I believe in signs from God. And I knew at once that that commercial sign was doubling as a sign from God. He was telling me that I must have total confidence that he hears me and is answering.
The first thing Dr. L said when he loaded the new scan images on his computer screen was "This is good." The only way we could have had better news from the CT scan would have been for the cancer to be completely gone. It isn't, but it's retreating. Many of the areas that showed disease in November are completely clear now. And the tumor on Vann's pancreas has shrunk a great deal.
Our plan is to continue what we're doing for now with two chemo sessions every two weeks and watch the numbers. Vann's blood counts are all up, and his tumor markers are still down. And our faith in our Creator is off the chart.
Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. Keep up the prayers, please. There's no doubt that they're hitting home.
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On 04/15/2009, Nicole said ...
Thank God. This is good news indeed.
On 04/15/2009, Randy Williams said ...
Vann & Susan, This is fantastic news. God is so wonderful all of the time. Especially when he take a sign that had another inten, but causes us to see it in a way totally differnet than the world see's it. This is the answer to prayer by a Mighty & Awesome God. Continued good reports. God Bless. Randy
On 04/15/2009, Joanne said ...
Thanks to Lord Jesus who is always with us, and to the Father who hears us for His sake! I was SO anxious all day yesterday to hear about Vann. Give him a bigo hug for me.
On 04/15/2009, Trudy Neill of Windemere Farm said ...
Wonderful news for all of you!
Hugs,
Trudy
On 04/15/2009, Lisa D. said ...
What a truly wonderful story about the sign from above. I am so happy to hear that you have some good news about Vann. Continued prayers for the both of you.
On 04/15/2009, Carol said ...
Susan that is the VERY BEST news! I'll keep those good thoughts going.
On 04/15/2009, Molly said ...
Ditto what everyone else has said!! I love those kinds of signs from God.*G* Go do something celebratory now!
On 04/15/2009, Diana said ...
I am so happy for your good news with Vann. The power of prayer...
On 04/15/2009, Debra Spincic said ...
Wonderful!
On 04/15/2009, Deb said ...
What a wonderful post, Susan! So thankful that you received good news! Praises!
On 04/15/2009, valerie said ...
God is so good all the time. We will just keep praying for a complete healing.
On 04/16/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Thanks be to God!!!!!!!!! So happy to hear this glorious news.
Keep on keepin' on, sweetie! Prayers continue with thanksgiving!
On 04/16/2009, Sandy said ...
That's such great news...you are so right, we don't always understand what God does but we have to trust He knows the best for us..
On 04/16/2009, Kim & Beverly said ...
Great news! Keeping the positive thoughts and good wishes coming your way!
Kim & Beverly
On 04/16/2009, Joan said ...
Such good news for Vann and you Susan.
On 04/16/2009, Julie Size said ...
So glad to hear the good news about Vann...and to here the "GOOD NEWS" ... with what you wrote about Total Confidence!
Thank you for the kind comments you have left on my blog.
(((hugs)))
On 04/16/2009, angelines said ...
I'm happy to hear fantastic news. Thankyou for your coments. Regards from Spain
On 04/16/2009, Debbie said ...
Such a wonderful story! I'm so glad to hear the good news!
On 04/16/2009, Sharon said ...
That is just the best news Susan. I have been so worried. But I'm very happy to hear that things are at least improving for Vann. I believe in signs from above too. How can you not?
Hugs
On 04/17/2009, Patti Koosed said ...
Amen! I am so glad to hear that Vann is still in check, that is great news!
Hugs
Patti
On 04/17/2009, hunnybunny said ...
What wonderful news, I am so happy for you guys!
On 04/17/2009, Clare said ...
This is wonderful! And I love your post - God's messages are there for us. We just have to see them. Have a wonderful weekend.
On 04/18/2009, Brook Sellers said ...
The prayers are working, God is working, who better then the Almighty. I have been following for months, this is my first year in blogland. I will be posting in my daughter's behalf today, she is at a walk a thon as I write. She is a survior for the second time. Nine years and now three years.Please visit me, and I would appreciate being added to your favorite list. Blessings, Brook
On 04/18/2009, Gayle said ...
Thank you for this remarkable post. Total Confidence! :-)
On 04/18/2009, Beverly said ...
Susan, this is such wonderful news. My heart is full, and my prayers will remain constant.
On 04/24/2009, Valerie said ...
such good news !
i'm so glad to read this (sorry i was away in the netherlands this month)
good or bad, i believe in sings as well.
i'm keeping you in my prayers.
be strong.
On 04/24/2009, Valerie said ...
sorry for the typo
please read "signs"
On 05/03/2009, Kai said ...
Susan, my dear friend, I have missed you SO much while I was without internet, and believe me, I have KEPT you & Vann in my prayers! I wish I could give you both HUGE hugs, but I have to be satisfied with virtual ones. Still, I love you both and couldn't BE more grateful to learn the good news! It will only get BETTER! I BELIEVE that completely!
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