Surgery day
Well this is the day of my surgery...I'm not afraid I'm just ready to get it done!! I just have this scripture going through my mind:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death
I fear no evil (cancer), for You are with me
Your rod ( the weapon that will fight off the cancer cells) and Your staff (the stick you will use to guide the doctors hands)
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with
oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and
lovingkindness will follow
me all the days of my life'
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
This is the scripture that is getting me through. When the scripture says "You prepare a table before me" the Lord is saying that He will treat me as an Honored guest and being an honored guest means that at any cost He will protect me!
I believe the Lord could make this cancer disappear but I also know that he lets us walk through things as well so as I go to the hospital for my surgery I just pray that none of my lymph nodes will be infected with cancer cells. I pray that this cancer has not spread through my body!! I pray that my body will be free and clear from all cancer cells!! But know that I will NOT be moved from the rock I stand on which is my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death but I fear no cancer for He is with me!!
I thank you for reading my blog and I will put something on here as soon as I can. I'm treating this as my journal so in 2 years I can read this and see how my faith has been strenghtened through this trial.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death
I fear no evil (cancer), for You are with me
Your rod ( the weapon that will fight off the cancer cells) and Your staff (the stick you will use to guide the doctors hands)
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with
oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and
lovingkindness will follow
me all the days of my life'
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
This is the scripture that is getting me through. When the scripture says "You prepare a table before me" the Lord is saying that He will treat me as an Honored guest and being an honored guest means that at any cost He will protect me!
I believe the Lord could make this cancer disappear but I also know that he lets us walk through things as well so as I go to the hospital for my surgery I just pray that none of my lymph nodes will be infected with cancer cells. I pray that this cancer has not spread through my body!! I pray that my body will be free and clear from all cancer cells!! But know that I will NOT be moved from the rock I stand on which is my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death but I fear no cancer for He is with me!!
I thank you for reading my blog and I will put something on here as soon as I can. I'm treating this as my journal so in 2 years I can read this and see how my faith has been strenghtened through this trial.
so glad that you know my friend jesus...he is all we need! his grace is sufficient in any storm! know that i am lifting you today especially!
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AMEN!!!! God is our strength! praying for you and Tom
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Praying & believing in Faith for total healing and restoration! We love you!! God is Faithful Who promised to give you a future and a hope!! Praising God for the Victory! \O/
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You're in surgery now, with Dr Jesus, and I sit here at my desk praying for you both. God's love and strength to you and Tom!! We will see you soon and rejoice in God's goodness and grace!!
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Just want you to know that we are covering you, Tom, and family with prayers. You mean a lot to us and the youth at Eagles Nest. We Love You!!
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I will continue to pray for you and Tom, not only for your health but for your family and finances. God is an awesome God and his strength will see you through.
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Dear Shannon
By the time you read this your surgery will be over (Yeah!!) and I hope you are resting comfortably. My name is Michele and I know Stefanie through WAVE (homeschool). I just finished my last round of AC (Yeah!!)today. I have also had a right mastectomy and full lymph node dissection of which two nodes were positive :p. And I also happen to be 36...lol..and have a hubby and son who is 12 (13 in Nov). You can so do this!! Your attitude is great and I'm right there with you! Some days suck but they pass and some days are great and just get better and better. It's a crazy journey and really hard to describe at times, people are awesome and God is amazing. On the hard days, when I feel bad and a little guilty because I haven't talked to him (God) because I just feel kind of yucky I love the Footprints poem and I know I need not to worry. Because it's not that he has gone anywhere...he's carrying me. I know this can be a crazy trip. I don't know where you live? I live in Felton...my cell is 382-5808 if you would like to talk. I had three opinions and have researched every chemo drug on the planet as well as herbs etc. I do take herb supplements. I'm styling a beautiful (so they tell me) bald head at the moment
I hope surgery goes well...I know it will! Mine was actually not at all as bad as I thought it might be. Drains kinda stink but once you can do your exercises you'll be rocking!
Hope to talk to you soon,
Michele Munday
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Shannon,
You were lifted up today in prayer by a group of wonderful Kindergarteners, as well as by me all throughout the day. Your strength amazes me and I love ya!
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all the trials I have gone through seem so trivial when I see what you are facing, but we both had the same focus...JESUS! No matter what the world throws at us, it is Jesus who keeps us strong. Your faith will grow, and you know as you already stated, that regardless of any outcome, God will always be the rock in your life. When it's rough and you need to cry, I'll be a shoulder. I'll be the arms to hug you when you need that. And we (the kids and I) will always love you. Thanks for your wonderful courage, faith, and inspiration you are sharing with us. And through your trials, YOU are touching other people's lives. Praise God!! Let Him pour out his love and healing over you as you recover.
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thank you Lord for your healing and your power over this cancer and pouring out your strength and comfort on Shannon!!!
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You are an amazing, inspiring woman. I will continue to pray for HIS devine healing, and for your fast recovery. WE LOVE YOU SHANNON!!
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