Fearful Possibilities of Cancer
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
p.s. fell free to forward this to anyone who you think would like to know how I am doing. They can send me their e-mail address if they would like further updates.
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
p.s. fell free to forward this to anyone who you think would like to know how I am doing. They can send me their e-mail address if they would like further updates.
posted by Nathan's Blog... at 8:53 PM
2 Comments:
Nathan and Family,
Just know that I am praying for you all. God will guide you through it as we know he will. I was in class with Erica. So just know we are all praying for you and hoping that you will heal. There is still hope!
"For I know the plans i have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future" Jereimiah 29:11
Taylor Miller
O Lord, holy Father, by whose loving kindness our souls and bodies are renewed; Mercifully look upon Nathan, that every cause of sickness being removed, he may be restored to soundness of health; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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