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Do you remember my uncle that has cancer? I posted about it HERE and HERE and HERE.
Monday afternoon be will be having his 3rd surgery in 2 years.
He noticed a lump forming and the doctors removed the fluid that was causing the lump. They tested it and it was positive for cancer.
He's had this before but the doctors didn't find out as fast that it was cancer that time.
We are praying that this surgery isn't near as difficult as the last one.
If you would, please say a prayer for my dear uncle. He is so precious to us and we are so very sad that he is going through this again.
We know God has a plan and that this is all in His hands. He does not place anything on us that we cannot bear. I know God is with David and will see him through this surgery and recovery.
Thank you for your prayers and I will update as I find out how he is doing.
I can't believe I forgot to update you on my uncle's surgery.
He had surgery late Monday afternoon. My mom called me Tuesday morning and David was in the background talking. With the cancer being in his throat and near his voice box, we were afraid there might be problems after the surgery. He's not needed a feeding tube and was having lunch Tuesday before my mom left to drive home.
He will be coming home at the end of the week. We thought it would be Thursday but now we think it's gonna be Friday or Saturday. Still, we are SO very pleased with his progress.
We aren't sure right now if he will need chemo or radiation. I'll keep you updated on how things progress.
We are SO very thankful for all of you that are praying for him. We know that your prayers are holding him up and we know that God is hearing your prayers.
Please continue to pray for him as he is healing and as we look to what comes next.
He had surgery late Monday afternoon. My mom called me Tuesday morning and David was in the background talking. With the cancer being in his throat and near his voice box, we were afraid there might be problems after the surgery. He's not needed a feeding tube and was having lunch Tuesday before my mom left to drive home.
He will be coming home at the end of the week. We thought it would be Thursday but now we think it's gonna be Friday or Saturday. Still, we are SO very pleased with his progress.
We aren't sure right now if he will need chemo or radiation. I'll keep you updated on how things progress.
We are SO very thankful for all of you that are praying for him. We know that your prayers are holding him up and we know that God is hearing your prayers.
Please continue to pray for him as he is healing and as we look to what comes next.
Please remember my Uncle David today.
Is is having surgery to remove a tumor from under his chin
and to remove cancer from his throat.
You can read more about his story HERE.
Well, mom and David got home around 8:00 pm tonight. It's not good news. In fact, it's pretty scary. The growth he has is cancer. He also has it growing inside. There are 3 options for him.
He has surgery scheduled for March 16. He will be in Charleston for 5 - 7 days. He will have a feeding tube in his nose for a while again, but hopefully that will come out before he leaves the hospital. (I mean would you like to walk around with a long thin tube hanging out of your nose all the time? Well, he's done that and he hated it! )
He will probably have to have chemo, radiation or both. Last time it was radiation only. Who knows what it will be this time.
We all feel that this is a huge step backwards.
He's been doing so well. I mean, you can't imagine how wonderfully he has recovered. It's heartbreaking.
He never married. He has no children. He lives with my grandmother who is 96 yrs old. His surgery last time was hard on her. She is much more frail this time (she fell last year and broke her hip. She's doing really good now, but a few weeks ago she fell outside and busted her head). Not only do I worry for David, but for the well being of my Na Na as well.
But, we are blessed. Through it all, God is with us. He saw David through the last surgery and recovery and He will be there this time. After I spoke with mom I needed to talk to God. I sat in the dark and prayed and listened. This is what kept playing over and over in my mind....
- Do nothing. What will happen? Well, the cancer will grow into his jugular vein, get into his blood stream and kill him.
- He can have surgery and have the tumor removed and remove as much as possible inside without taking his voice box.
- Remove the tumor, the cancer growing inside and take the voice box.
He has surgery scheduled for March 16. He will be in Charleston for 5 - 7 days. He will have a feeding tube in his nose for a while again, but hopefully that will come out before he leaves the hospital. (I mean would you like to walk around with a long thin tube hanging out of your nose all the time? Well, he's done that and he hated it! )
He will probably have to have chemo, radiation or both. Last time it was radiation only. Who knows what it will be this time.
We all feel that this is a huge step backwards.
He's been doing so well. I mean, you can't imagine how wonderfully he has recovered. It's heartbreaking.
He never married. He has no children. He lives with my grandmother who is 96 yrs old. His surgery last time was hard on her. She is much more frail this time (she fell last year and broke her hip. She's doing really good now, but a few weeks ago she fell outside and busted her head). Not only do I worry for David, but for the well being of my Na Na as well.
But, we are blessed. Through it all, God is with us. He saw David through the last surgery and recovery and He will be there this time. After I spoke with mom I needed to talk to God. I sat in the dark and prayed and listened. This is what kept playing over and over in my mind....
v.1
Come to Me, you who are weak
Let My strength be yours tonight
Come and rest, let My love be your bed
Let My heart be yours tonight
*chorus*
Peace be still, Peace be still
Please be still and know that I am God
and know that I am God
v.2
Come empty cup, let Me fill you up
I'll descend on you like a dove tonight
Lift your head, let your eyes fall into Mine
Let your fear subside tonight
*chorus*
bridge:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
(repeat)
*Chorus*
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peace be still and know that I am God!
How awesome is that?
God is in control of this.
He will be with David.
He will strengthen David.
He will walk with David and when he cannot walk,
God will carry him.
Hallelujah!!!
Please continue to remember David in your prayers.
May God bless you all!
How awesome is that?
God is in control of this.
He will be with David.
He will strengthen David.
He will walk with David and when he cannot walk,
God will carry him.
Hallelujah!!!
Please continue to remember David in your prayers.
May God bless you all!
Today I am asking for prayer for my Uncle David.
You see, two years ago he was told he had tongue cancer.
He went to Charleston and had his tongue removed.
He had all of his teeth removed.
The doctors then took muscle from his shoulder and made a new tongue for him.
He has made an amazing recovery. It's nothing short of a miracle. Some people never get off a feeding tube. Well, this remarkable man has been off that feeding tube for over a year. He can't "chew" food, but he is able to eat and even taste lots of foods. Did you know you have taste buds in your throat?
He lives at home with his 96 year old mother and he does all the stuff he's always done.
Now, we think the cancer is back. He has a growth under his chin. He and my mom have gone to Charleston today for more tests and to find out for sure what this is. There is a small chance it is an infection, but we really don't think it is. Once they find out for sure what it is, they will be performing surgery to remove it.
Please take a moment to say a prayer for him today.
I'll update what the doctors tell us later today.
