My Lovely Lady Lumps...An Update

And the peace of God, which surpasses

all understanding, will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Yesterday morning, at 6:45 AM cst, prior to leaving Auburn to head to Columbus for my doctor's appointment, Matt and I spent some time in prayer. It was our prayer that the Holy Spirit would manifest Himself so that at the day's end we would know He was there. We also prayed for the LORD to reveal Himself through us to others by giving us opportunities to trust Him and be found in Him throughout the day. He did those things. He was faithful to give peace and comfort and understanding.

The morning was nervous, but we were intentional about our thoughts. We made it a point to laugh a lot on the journey and keep our minds focus on the things we know were true. The LORD remains! And, after all was said and done, we received a good report! Turns out that the lump the doctor found is just one of several cysts in the tissue. The radiologist informed me that things like that were completely normal for women my age and that he saw no reason to pursue removing them. A GREAT REPORT!!

Now that the trial has past us, please continue to pray that Matt and I, individually and corporately would still be given opportunities to reflect the glory of King Jesus in our lives to those that have no hope. Any news that we got yesterday would have paled in comparison to the fact that JESUS IS BETTER!! We serve a merciful God. Praise the LORD for opportunities to trust His faithfulness. Thanks so much for your prayers. You are loved. God is always good...

My Lovely Lady Lumps...

I don't really know how to write this blog. I didn't really know how to talk to God this morning about the content of this blog. I don't really know how to handle the news I got yesterday. It was hard, but God is better! So, all things aside, please be in prayer.

Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21

It took me about 3 minutes after I walked out of the back of the doctor's office yesterday to process the news. My first thought, as selfish as it was, "Well that's definitely not how things are supposed to go." Then, I called my mom and cried. I drove a mile, fell into the arms of my favorite person, and we cried together. And then, we committed to a plan that we are going to trust God. And, as easy as that is to say, we will need your prayers on our behalf to stick to that plan. We are not anxious, but it would be quite the lie to say that things are not scary.

I went to the "big girl" doctor yesterday for an annual screening and to talk about some "marriage medicine". Well, the doctor found a lump in my right breast that she was a bit uncomfortable about and has referred me to the St. Francis Breast Cancer Center for an ultrasound in a little over a week. And the doctor says, that while it may not be malignant, a surgeon may still want to remove whatever the knot is. Cancer is scarier than surgery. Surgery is still very scary.

That's right, 6 weeks before I graduate college and 4 1/2 months before I get married, WHAM!!, a huge brick wall. Well, if God doesn't know how to shake a person up, then I don't know who does. Matt and I know and trust all the things we hold to. God is sovereign. He is in control of my health and my life. He loves us. He has quite the purpose for this "surprise". And while all of those things are comforting, I would be lying you and myself if I told you that I am not scared.

Please pray for me. Pray for us. Pray that we will respond appropriately to the things we will learn on Monday, the 12th. Please pray that we will shine the light of the Gospel to our nurses and doctors and anyone else that may be watching. Pray that the LORD will be glorified in all aspects of this ordeal. He is worthy. I know that I deserve death. The fact that He has granted me breath for 25+ years, that alone is worthy of my praise and gratitude. Thank you for your prayers, we will keep you posted. God will never not be good....

For I the Lord do not change; therefore you,
O children of Jacob, are not consumed.
Malachi 3:6