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Hi Nathan. I just called your Dad. He said you are resting well. Hope you have a good night's rest.
God's peace be present with you.
Grant
Hi Nathan. I just called your Dad. He said you are resting well. Hope you have a good night's rest.
God's peace be present with you.
Grant
posted by Nathan's Blog... at 5:58 PM
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Hi Everyone-
Today was another day at the doctors with my parents. As many of you know, but not all of you, I have received the unfortunate news that I may be dealing with lymphoma. I found this out last week after having x-rays taken of my chest because of extreme pain in my ribs, followed by a CAT scan. Since then I have left Goshen College, hoping to return shortly, and am now at home with my family. I am having a really relaxing time with my family, despite the pain, which I am taking painkillers for. So, since I am sure you all may be wondering how I am doing I thought I would send you this e-mail to give you an update to how I am doing.
Last Friday was a really hard day for my family and I as we got the news. I think I may have cried more that day than ever before in my life. I think I may have slept all day Saturday because I haven’t had a good night of sleep for the past month, because of all the pain. Then on Sunday, I had a wonderful church service. I was anointed for healing and we had a lot of powerful prayer and singing. Then the pastors opened the service up for anyone who wanted to be anointed for any pain (emotionally, physically, spiritually) and there were a number of people who went up to pray and be anointed. It was a really powerful worship service. Then as I was relaxing at home I began to get phone calls from people from Ohio all the way to Mexico and I was touched as I realized how many people where really praying for me. It means a lot to me!
Today I had an afternoon full of doctors and needles in Iowa City. The newest information is that I need to have surgery tomorrow morning to remove one of the suspected primary masses that will be used for a biopsy. So, after tomorrow, the doctors are saying that we will have a much better idea of what I am dealing with. My surgery is at 9:30am, so I would really appreciate all of your prayers.
One thing that I have done is given this whole thing over to God. I realize that it is completely out of my control. So, I have been praying a lot and really appreciate the prayers that all of you are praying.
May we all be taking plenty of time to pray, I need it!
Nathan
Nathan,
Sounds like things are looking up a bit for you, at least you're feeling better. I was at Oaklawn today at another stinking conference, those things aren't the same without you either. I miss you man, i hope your visit with Kendra goes wonderful again this coming week. Keep getting better.
always,
Jeron
Hi Nathan,
Just read about you in the Goshen News. Wanted you to know that YOU have been added to my daily prayer list. May you experience HIS peace in the midst of uncertainty and chemo...Shirley
Hi Nathan,
Just wanted to say that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa
Friend:
It is quite wonderful that you are being prayed for continuously. It is quite miraculous how love has manifested through these prayer efforts.
Please allow me to share this story with you.
An angel was asked how he had gotten his wings. He replied, I will answer you by telling you how the bird got its wings. God made the bird of song and plummage but without wings. On each side of the bird He placed a burden, then instructed the bird to love that burden. And the bird did love the burdens, not out of commandment or obedience but from its heart and soul. And at some point the burdens turned into wings. And that is how birds learned to fly. Then the angel added: That is also how I got my wings.
God loves you.
Hi Nathan!,
After reading your entries i was blown away of how strong you are with this whole situation. You have remained so positive and trusted in the Lord for strength and because of this i know you will get through if fine and recover fast. Our family continues to pray for you and I think you are a amazing person for being able to deal with so much and stay so positive and spirtual. God Bless you and we hope to see you soon!
Krystal Bisbee (Lukes wife)
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