Our friends thank you for your outpouring of support and prayers. Many of you now know the news that it was found that M’s seizures/epilepsy is in fact located in both sides of M’s brain and surgery is not an option at this time. As the docs put it, M definitely has epilepsy and it is very active. While the news is not what we wanted, I am so amazed by M’s spirit. Of course it is no surprise, but M’s attitude is directed towards our Lord and Savior and His glory.
Through our time leading up to this past week, M had such a peace about going through the surgery. We knew beforehand that our present result could be a possibility. We also had a chance of hearing just the opposite. Nevertheless, M’s focus has always been about God’s glory and it is through this journey that she is continuing to choose God’s glory in ALL things. M is at peace with the results. While we may not quite understand the direction we are headed we do know and have confidence that God is in control.
M is in surgery right now getting her leads removed. Soon we will be coming home and M will be getting some much needed rest and hopefully different results on one of the new meds we are coming home on. We appreciate your prayers. Thanks to all of you who have been on your knees on M’s behalf. We are humbled. Praise God that through this folks all over have been in communion with our Lord. Praise God that through this God is getting glory. As M’s mom put it, the stage is all the more set for God to be the hero in providing a cure and miracle through this. God has provided M with incredible strength and an incredible attitude. It was touching to see her when a doc yesterday complimented her on her courage, bravery and attitude. It was at this that M tearily pointed to the air and said, Not I, but Christ.
His grace is sufficient in ALL things. He gives strength to those in need. God is indeed good, ALL the time.
A lesson that I hold dear and have shared with M through my time with cancer, and it is so evident that she believes this in her own journey:
Not I, but Christ- in every look and action.
Not I, but Christ- in every word and deed.
Not self-esteem, but Christ-esteem.
We look forward to posting later about M’s second surgery and road ahead.
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I know M will be an inspiration to anyone that has to go through a trial like this. Praise God for her strength and faith...
ReplyDeleteThere is a time and place for just letting go and letting God as the saying goes.. and I am glad she has found that place, the place of giving up, where ironically all things are possible and miracles happen.. and I guess there is nothing else that one can do in this situation. I pray that the surgery goes well in getting those leads out..M goes back a beautiful head of hair back! and you both get home safely in the days ahead.
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Ben and Meredith, we are Carrie Tackett's parents. Your challenges are special to us. Sean and Carrie have shared your faith with us and told us about your blog. Thank you for sharing your story. Meredith and Ben, you are in our prayers daily. We pray that the doctors, specialists,and other health professionals will be guided to find treatments that will work more effectively. We pray for strength and courage for each of you and your family members. We are blessed by your love of the Lord and your witness for Him. Soon you will be getting out of the hospital and enjoy being in your home. We pray that each day will find you stronger and know your Houston friends will have you in our thoughts and prayers. We wish for each of you a peaceful evening. Lillie Beth and Tom Wilson
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read this. I really don't have any words, but I'm just hurting with you guys.