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I have colorectal cancer ….

Cancer is nothing more than unrestrained mutated cellular growth. Why then does this word strike such fear in the hearts of all who hear it? Perhaps it is because cancer represents a world that most of us would prefer not to learn of and inhabit. Perhaps it is because it destroys our illusion of control of our lives. Cancer has no respect for human dignity or life. It regularly attacks young and old, strong and weak, the devout and the unbelievers. Cancer can, and does, affect those who live in mansions and those who live in cardboard boxes. Cancer doesn't play fair.
My cancer is tentatively staged at T3N1M0 (approximately stage 3). It is serious, and in the best scenarios will require months of therapies and major surgery. In the silence and loneliness of the post midnight period, one may wonder if there is anything positive about this experience. On first thought, one might think no, but to fall victim to this discouraging and narrow point of view would sadly serve only to miss God's grace and provision. While no one can do this for me, I have never felt any less alone than I do at this time in my life.

Many laymen and scientists will suggest that you, and you alone, must fight this most dreadful disease. But to take this narrow and parochial view would overlook two important facts.

One, this view overlooks the innate goodness of man. This goodness has led to a tidal wave of support from my church and community, so touching that I can not help but shed tears of joy and gratitude over the many deeds and promises of support that we have received.

Two, and most importantly that God alone holds the final prognosis in His hands. He is the greatest of all healers. Read Psalm 91 which says, “His faithful promises are your armor & protection. “ My faith and trust is in God. I believe that He will give me the strength to travel this journey and no matter where the journey takes me that He wants to walk it with me.

Lastly, but by no means last, I have 11 dear reasons to put everything I have into this fight.

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08/22/2008 06:02:32 PM

Psalms 91
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, & I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap & protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor & protection.
Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Just open your eyes, & see how the wicked are punished.
If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone. You will trample upon lions & cobras; you will crush fierce lions & serpents under your feet!
The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue & honor them. I will reward them with a long life & give them my salvation."

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