Change in plans

This past week has been filled with unexpected events. I went in Monday for a fairly routine colonoscopy and learned that I had a mass that would need to be surgically removed and require a few months for recovery.

We were stunned. We were so focused on going on a mission. Our every thought was… what needs to be done before we leave… and now we worried that we were disappointing those depending on us to show up in a few days in the mission.

Then we realized, this is the Lord's work. This is his church he is in control. If this is his choice for us, then he will arrange other things for the mission.

 We would not be leaving on the date planned. At best, it would be a few months later.

As the week progressed the news continued. Cancer had taken up residency in my body. It had spread outside the colon. There were several masses that needed to be dealt with.

We spent the first few days in mourning. And the next few trying to find a sense of direction and focus.  Moving from mission to healing.

One of the wonderful blessings has been feeling the outpouring of love from family, friends and our wonderful ward family. It humbles me and I am grateful.

At this point we are walking day by day.

Regardless of the future, this much I know.

I am a daughter of God.  He loves me!

Jesus is my Savior and He is walking beside me every step of the way.

He knows my pains, my fears, my hopes and my joys and He feels them with me.

I Trust God.  I know all things shall work together for my good.

I know my Savior is strengthening and supporting me through this and all things.

I am confident that I will have a wonderful renewed body in the Lord's time and the Lord's place. All will be well.

Andy and Kera's family came up on Saturday and helped out immensely.  They cut down a tree that had fallen against our new fence.  They helped do some cleaning. Tom gave Katie Model A driving lessons. The zipline was heavily used and fun was had by everyone... I think. Except perhaps not to those who lost to Tom's mad Connect Four skills.

Today we had a powerful fast and testimony meeting. We have a wonderfully supportive ward family.  I got lots of good advice.  I know people just want to help out.

This evening we went to West Plains for a Self Reliance meeting for Tom and I got to chat with a few friends.

Hope you have a great week.