THANK YOU, JESUS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Posted on June 26, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Just about a year ago, my husband underwent a biopsy on a mass that showed up in an MRI. The mass was in his chest and close to his heart. Before going under anesthetic, the anesthesiologist had a talk with him. Because of a faulty heart valve and heart murmur, along with an aneurism on his brain and other health issues, it seemed very risky to proceed with the biopsy. Paul decided to go ahead after prayerful consideration. The test came back being positive for cancer. The prostate cancer that he had received radiation treatment for several years back had reared its ugly head once again.

When he met with the oncologist, he was presented with some potential treatment plans, but because of his many other serious health issues – with the consideration of his family and prayers to the Great Physician, we decided it would be best to not undergo any further treatment. He was told that he probably would live 2 months to a year without treatment. It has been a year now. We thank Jesus for this extra time He’s given both of us and those who love this wonderful man.

At the sixth month checkup, all vital signs were good. He met with a cardiologist who agreed that it wouldn’t be wise to have heart surgery, because of the risk of death. I’m not sure how much longer I will be allowed to have this amazing man in my life, but I thank God for giving me this extra year. The power of prayer is evident and has been throughout our almost 60 years of marriage. We’ve had our share of ups and downs, sickness and health, success and failure, but God has always seen us through those times. God’s intervention has reduced the mass in size over the past year. We both know that death will come someday, but neither of us is afraid to die. We know that God’s love will continue even after death and for eternity.

THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR EVERY SECOND, EVERY MINUTE, DAY AND YEAR YOU PROVIDE FOR OUR LIVES TOGETHER. WE WILL PRAISE YOUR NAME AND HONOR YOU FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN!

About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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15 Responses to THANK YOU, JESUS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

  1. Lifetime Chicago says:
    June 26, 2024 at 9:00 am

    I am so glad to hear this. I had a good friend just tell me that she refused treatment

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  2. Lifetime Chicago says:
    June 26, 2024 at 9:01 am

    This is wonderful.

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  3. Sheryl Craig Russell says:
    June 26, 2024 at 9:21 am

    I will keep sending prayers up for Paul and for you. God is good and I pray He gives you a few more years together.

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  4. Tom says:
    June 26, 2024 at 9:36 am

    Thanks for sharing, Kathy. I prayed a prayer for you and your husband. Our walk with the Lord is day to day, but what a blessed hope we have in Him.

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  5. K.L. Hale says:
    June 26, 2024 at 10:05 am

    I join you in praising God that you and Paul have this time….on this side of heaven. You are both inspirations to me in ways you can’t imagine! I love how FAITH is leading you! We have nothing to fear. Even if we are saddened by the thoughts of losing our loved ones. Grief is real. But heaven? It’s real too isn’t it, Mama K. Paul inspires me!!! I want to have faith like that and keep on keepin’ on, too. Because we know God has us, no matter what. My prayer is that God will continue to give Paul and you much time together–without suffering! May joy and love continue to abide through all the hard decisions, pain, and tough times.

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  6. BT says:
    June 26, 2024 at 10:17 am

    Amen – the gift of life now and the greater to come!

    With love to both of you!
    BT

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  7. insanitybytes22 says:
    June 26, 2024 at 1:19 pm

    What a sweet blessing! We are celebrating with you both. 🙂

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  8. DeniseBalog says:
    June 26, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    Prayers for you and your husband 🙏 Jesus is the beginning and the end and He alone knows our time and frame. Sounds like you both are standing firm in your faith on the Rock. 🙏🙏 God bless, and yes and Amen, our Great Physician is Good 🙌🙏

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