If my mom was still alive she would be really proud of me: I am now the HepC Triple Therapy Poster Boy!!!! If you read my last blog, “A little Cheese with my Whine, Please,” you would know how brutal this chemo therapy has been on me. However, my transplant coordinator just informed us that we are doing much better than the other ten in my group. As you know, I cleared the HepC virus in record time, my blood work is slowly improving, I am not throwing up, having multiple transfusions, or have horrible rashes or vertigo, and I am alive (one isn’t)! Also, I have not missed an injection or any pill dosages, and I have managed to maintain my weight. Of course, she gave all the credit to Carolyn, as do I, to God, and to all of you who have supported us in prayer and financially.
This honorable designation is my pay back for whining;
you see I complained about the leg cramps when others don’t have legs!
The Apostle Paul stated, “in everything give thanks, for this is God’s will
concerning you.” We don’t give thanks “for” everything but “in”
everything. A couple of things here; no matter how bad we think we have
it, someone else has it worse. And, those who have it worse may be
receiving a huge blessing at the end, or a bigger reward in heaven, maybe never
realizing the reward for their suffering here on earth (Heb. 11). We
don’t always know why we are suffering, but that suffering time is set by God
as well as a good reason. Should we not trust God that He knows what He
is doing when we don’t see it?
This reminds me of a battle that would determine the
history of the Jews. The battle was won because, as Moses was suffering the
pain of muscle cramps and fatigue while holding up his rod, Aaron and Hur
grabbed his arms and held them up until the Jews were victorious in battle.
He experienced a victory that changed the course of Jewish history.
He was rewarded because he did not give up no matter what the pain; he
blessed God in the pain, and received help through the pain. I also feel I am
held up by your prayers, and experience a victory that would not otherwise be
possible. Moses never got to ‘see’ his victory realized when his people
entered into the promised land. Nonetheless, the plan of God was perfect
and accomplished His purposes. I know and believe God's purposes will
also be accomplished in my life.
Take heart; although it may appear that what we are
going through is for nothing, God’s plan for us is full of so much love, that
He would never waste a single tear. I consider myself one of the most
blessed men on earth. The next update will explain why I am so
blessed. As usual, let us know how we can pray for you as you are kind
enough to pray for us. Carolyn and I pray daily for the needs we hear of
from you.
With much love and respect,
Mike
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