As in the past, I will let Jenny explain the current status:
Craig started the clinical trial at UCSF last Wednesday (February 15th). It went well. So far the side effects have been managed by the variety of drugs they have given him. He has picked up some new symptoms – not from the chemo but from the tumor. He now often wears a crooked smile – which is actually kinda cute. Being lame on one side will NOT stop my bear cub from smiling! Monday morning he also had an episode that might have been a seizure. Dr. Mom, Dr. Dad and Dr. Wife have said no more driving. He remains incredibly brave and strong – physically and spiritually.
The thing God has impressed on me this past week – which is not terribly profound unless your family is walking through the valley of the shadow of death: I don’t know what tomorrow holds – or next week – or next month. I have no clue. So I will simply proclaim what I do know – beyond the shadow of any doubt.
God is good – even when it doesn’t feel like it.
God loves us – even when it doesn’t feel like it.
God is faithful – even when it doesn’t feel like it.
I am so thankful we serve a God whose character and attributes remain the same – no matter how I feel!
We trust in God. We trust in His sovereignty. Unfortunately, that doesn't make it easier for us to watch someone we love suffer. Despite this pain we find comfort in the arms of God. In my studies God brought me to 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
God comes to us in the middle of all of our sufferings to strengthen us and give us courage and boldness. He is the ultimate source of true comfort. Afflictions are the crushing pressures in our lives. Craig is in the middle of suffering and affliction and just as Paul knew when he wrote this letter to the Corinthians, Craig knows that God will sustain and strengthen him.
Please continue your prayers for Craig and for our family; for the comfort only God can bring throughout this affliction.
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 is one of the verses that kept me going through the afflictions of my divorce. This is why I chose to learn as much as possible about what God's Word teaches regarding marriage. I vowed to use my experience for good to be of help to other women who are going through the same thing.
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