This morning as we loaded the car for our trip to Batson, Maggie remembered to pack the neutrophils! Her counts had more than recovered enough to allow her admission for the third round of chemo since leaving the trial at MDA. It’s been one of the days when it all just “clicks” into place. We parked in the Garage B and made our way across the long concourse leading into the hospital accompanied part of the way by a UMMC parking attendant. Our conversation naturally started with weather in general and the heat in particular. We all agreed we had much more of the same to come for months since we’re barely into “real” summer months. (I know, but it’s true.) The friendly attendant voiced her opinion that God was using the heat (among other signs) to warn us to be ready for His return. “And I don’t think it’s gonna be very long,” she said with conviction. I added my “amen, come Lord” along with her. She continued, “I’m ready, too, because He says in my house are many mansions and I’ve got one just for me.” Maggie didn’t miss a beat and added, “With air-conditioning.” Are you ready?
Once we got the approval for admission, we moved into our favorite quiet corner room overlooking the construction zone for the new hospital addition. (We like having a bird’s eye view of progress.) We got word this afternoon that Maggie’s CEA (tumor marker) has shown a decline for the third successive test. Chemo is still doing its job! Speaking of chemo, her 48 hour infusion is in progress. We’ll finish sometime early Wednesday evening – yes, July 4th in the hospital. (We’re thankful Maggie did feel up to the July 4th party and fireworks at TBC last night). We’ll have to be a bit creative in what we celebrate this year. I think we might celebrate our freedom from the fear of cancer. As our friend this morning reminded us Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3
As certain as the construction site beneath our window this moment, a mansion awaits those whom place their trust in Him. If we needed one more reminder today of His love for us, He sent this special promise.
The view from 3C as I write
Wonderful news! Keeping you all in our prayers.
Praying for you all.
Thanks for the update! And I’m thankful it sounded good!
How awesome!!! Thankful for the good report! Praying for the remainder of treatment and safe travels home!! Happy Independence Day!!!
Chemo, keep doing your job. Praying for little or no side effects.
Those Sweet Blessings from the Father is Always Comforting… Sleep Well Hanberry’s! We Pray and We Believe His Word is will sustain us and it does…
Praying for you. Knowing God is in control and that He is preparing a special place for each of us is the hope that keeps us going! Hope you have a Wonderful July 4th!
Thank you Lord for the good report.
So thankful for answered prayers and for precious promises. He is good.
Prayers answered that you would be able to have your chemo and that the marker decreased again, Maggie!!! Pressing for uneventful infusion and safe trip home. Love you.
So glad things are going well. Will continue praying ????????
Amen! What a difference it makes to know that personal peace that you have a mansion waiting. Because this is NOT our home. So happy that Maggie got good news and that her earthly body is still fighting to get better. God still has big plans for Maggie . I am always inspired by reading your entries. I pray for you all while I am reminded to be centered on Jesus! ❤️
He is just speaking “OUT LOUD” to y’all today. Love it when He speaks so clearly to us. Thankful for a 3rd week of good news! Keep it up chemo! I am celebrating with you on our freedom from the “fear of cancer”! No matter what kind, what stage, what grade, what treatment, what etc…, the “C” word can grip us with fear, fear for what was, what is and what could be again. We are only free from that fear when we put our trust in the only real “freedom giver” and I like you, Maggie and your friend from Batson this morning am counting on His return and am ready for my mansion and yes, Maggie…I want air conditioning and I want to keep it as cool as I want it and never have to worry about it running 24/7 and making my bill outrageous!!!!
So thankful she was able to do her treatment and that the chemo is doing its job. We pray daily for all of you.. Much Love. Eph. 3:20
Praying for all of you. Love y’all and pray every day.
Thank you for the update, and I’m thankful with you for good reports. Continuing to pray often for Maggie’s healing and for strength and peace for her and her family.
Wonderful news! We are all thinking about ya’ll daily.
Praying for continued healing! God is answering our prayers. Thank you Lord!
Encouraging report. Thankful for God’s work in your lives and your testimony. I continue to pray regularly for Maggie and all of y’all.
Wonderful words, remember fireworks are overrated, your hearing will last longer without them. ????
Oh how this made my day!!! Thank you Lord for your blessings and glimpses into your provisions!!! Continued prayers!! Much love from The Mills Fam!