I hope my note finds you doing well and enjoying the holidays.
I am writing to give you guys an update on my health and some things that are shaking with me in this season.
2008 has been a great year. Its been a blessing for Lynnette, Levi and I to welcome Zoe (10 months old!) to our family this year; move into our new home (finally finished) and see God's constant and continued movement in our church family. We are thankful for so much.
In late October I found out that there was a possibility that the Non Hodgkins had returned in the form of some new tumors. After multiple tests and biopsies (over the last 6 weeks) we have decided to begin a course of treatment beginning this Friday. That course of treatment will include multiple cycles of chemo-therapy (R-CHOP) that will run in 21 day increments.
Ultimately, our hope does not exist in Chemo or gifted doctors. I am thankful that these exist but we do not find any rest in either. Rest is a by product (lifeline) of where our affection and faith are attached. My recent understanding is if rest is to be had, then it must be chosen as an act of trust. (Jeremiah 6:16, 2 Tim 1:12, Matt 11:28). Said another way, anxiety has a way of quieting in the face of the Almighty who is sustaining, holding and allowing all. So pray that I will choose REST in the midst of this and worship Him through it all.
Specifically, I need you to pray for this
1. That the physical effects of the chemo would be minimal. This stuff makes you sick, bald and grouchy. I already struggle with two of these so pray that I won't be sick.
2. That I will be able to function as a husband, father, and pastor.
3. That God will use this in my life to highlight His life and His glory.
4. That this treatment is effective in not only taking ground in the removal of these tumors but sending the NHL into remission (a strong possibility).
Blessing to you and thanks for praying with us.
