Today, we met with the surgeon (a week earlier than originally scheduled because of his cancelled vacation) and set a date of next Wednesday, Nov. 9, for removal of the affected area in the right lung. The probable scenario is 3 or 4 days in the hospital if they are able to do the operation with a minimally invasive procedure called VATS, which uses a video assisted scope. Otherwise, it could be twice as long or longer.
We felt the surgeon was knowledgeable, competent (has done 270 operations of this nature), personable and willing to take the necessary time to explain everything to our satisfaction. He was very gracious about our request to have our PA son James on the speakerphone to participate in the consultation. (Thank you, Lord!)
I’m glad to report that God’s grace is still keeping me in His peace. Thanks to each of you for your continued prayers and words of encouragement. Sometimes it’s hard to keep the focus on others when so much activity and discussion is going on concerning me. That’s an important area where your prayers are helping to make a difference.
For example, Sherril and I had an opportunity to share with the surgeon how his being available today was an answer to prayer, and we promised to pray for him about an illness he is facing in his own family. It turns out that this was the main reason for his decision to cancel the vacation. Would you please remember to pray for him, too.
For example, Sherril and I had an opportunity to share with the surgeon how his being available today was an answer to prayer, and we promised to pray for him about an illness he is facing in his own family. It turns out that this was the main reason for his decision to cancel the vacation. Would you please remember to pray for him, too.
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