Concord Baptist Association

As the activity level in my daily schedule is returning to a more normal level several people have asked me how I am doing. I appreciate the interest and thought I would take this opportunity to answer the question in this article. As you all know it has been an extremely challenging time in my life since July 2007, the time cancer was diagnosed. God has been gracious to me by allowing me to return to a more normal lifestyle and I am grateful for it.

The answer to this question is that I am doing fine. The main difference now is that I am experiencing very little pain! For many months I felt that pain would be my constant companion but the Lord has taken away the concern. I praise Him for this!

The remainder of the answer, as far as cancer is concerned, is that my current condition has a good side and a bad side. The good is that my cancer is in remission. The cancer, while present, is inactive and at this point has not shown signs of returning. I go to the doctors several times a month and they keep a check on me and are pleased with my progress. They keep a check on several things but overall things are going nicely. The bad side is that I remain on an oral chemotherapy to keep the cancer in check and this chemical regiment has side effects. While the side effects are not crippling they are a constant bother.

My kidney function is the other concern. This is due to the effects of cancer. Currently I am not on dialysis but my kidney doctor keeps a check on this matter on a regular basis. My hope and prayer is that I will be able to remain off of dialysis.

It would be a major oversight if I did not thank everyone for the prayers lifted to heaven on my behalf. I believe I am alive today because God chose to positively answer the prayers of his people. Please pray for my wife, Janice. She continues her work for the Rutherford County Schools and has the added responsibility of looking after me.

July Maybe?

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