Tag: MRI

  • Search my heart

    “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive [wicked] way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23-24). 

    This type of probing is similar to exploratory surgery. Over two years ago, a neurosurgeon analyzed an MRI revealing a tumor resting alongside my brain. I could have ignored the surgeon’s recommendation for removal of the tumor, but he was the expert and I was not.

    There’s no point in pretending with God. He knows my every selfish, evil, and wayward thought before I even do. I might be able to fool my family or friends, but no thought or deed gets past the all-knowing Creator of the universe. I understand that God “created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13). How much more involved in my existence could anyone be?

    Prayer:  Through you and you alone, God, I can receive healing and direction. Point out the error of my ways so I can confess and experience forgiveness. With this degree of involvement, I know I can trust you with my every concern.

    Ask:   Is there some area in your life being scrutinized and watched by God? Are there thoughts that need to be dealt with by the merciful, loving Physician?

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  • I survived!

     Great news! I survived the cocoon machine with air hammers blasting around my head! I remembered each of you who were praying for me, sang songs (not out loud), and recited verses. And it worked! The nurse had one “issue” (as she referred to it) when she tried to insert the needle for the contrasting dye testing and couldn’t quite make it happen. Another gal then switched arms and was able to insert the needle for the dye. My right arm was extremely sore, but I will survive.

    Thank you all for your concern & prayers—they truly helped ease a very uncomfortable test. Now, I must wait for 3-5 business days to get the MRI results.

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  • Believe

    Today I wear this purple t-shirt with the words “Believe” inscribed in silver across the front.  This afternoon is my second MRI post brain surgery. I chose to believe that the tumor found 2 ½ years ago (and removed as best the doctors were able) is not growing and I will receive a clean report.

    Even if a clean report is not my outcome, I believe that God is still in control of the results and my life. Thank you for praying with me along this journey.

    p.s. thank you, Bethany and Sue for this special shirt!

    “But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds” (Psalms 73:28).

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