We are here at my brother, Lee's, place in Denton, Texas waiting to hear back from MD Anderson on the specific date for my 1st appointment with them. Hopefully tomorrow, but by Wednesday. Tumor is obvious to me when I sit or lay down...and the pain is there alright...but the percoset helps when absolutely necessary...though I do not like taking it.
Long drive...but driving helped take my mond off of the pain, and Gail read me one of the Jane Austin, "Pride and Prejudice" offshoot novels, one about the entitre story from Darvy's perspective. it helped a lot too and was an interesting stroy. My wife, Gail, is an angel for the which I am most grateful in my life next to my witness of Jesus Christ.
Thanks to everyone for your faith and prayers, and for your responses on this thread. It is humbling and I will try and respond to every single one as I can. Words cannot adequately express my gratitude, or that of my family. Faith and sincere prayer has great, and real power. Power to the revealing of God's ill in our life...whatever that will may be.
I have faith in God in Heaven and His son Jesus Christ. I know that they know me personally and have planned a life that is best for me, my loved ones, and those I come in contatc with...indeed, for all people. It is ours to come to know them, to accept the gift of the atonement of our Savior which opens the door back to God, and to thus come to know their will for us in this life.
And then, coming to know that will, to accept it, to make it our own, and then be a strong witness for them to all around us.
I am committed to being a good witness of God's will in my life, whatever it may be, to those aorund me, my wife, my children, my grandchildren, my brothers, family, relatives, friends and neighbors.
Her'es one of my favorite Hymns, "How Firm a Foundation:"
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,These sentiments and principles will lead our nation back to its roots, its fundamental principled roots, and restore our Constitution and Republic. Why America has prospered and is Free.
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said—
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
In every condition, In Sickness, in Health
In povertys veil, or abounding in wealth;
At home or abroad, on the Land or the Sea
As thy days may demand, So thy succor shall be
Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.
When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not harm thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
E’en down to old age, All my people shall prove
My soverign, Eternal, Unchangeable Love;
And when hoary hairs, shall their temples adorn,
Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be bourne.
The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose,
I will not, I can not, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!
To whatever extent I can help in that, I am also committed.
I will keep everyone up to date, either on my site HERE
Or, on facebook, where I enjoy the interaction, HERE
(Both of which I will update tonight).
God's choicest blessings and speed to all, and may your prayers, faith, and good wishes on my behalf be returned to each of you in your life 10 fold.
Dear Lord hold him in your arms and protect him from harm.
Prayers to Gail that the Lord will keep her and your family strong and comforted.
Prayer sent up for your recovery.
My prayers are with you Jeff.
You are in very good hands with MD Anderson hospital. My father was treated for cancer there, they are an amazing facility. The type we are lucky to have in America, built by free men.
You know Jeff, I’ve been reading your writings for a decade now. I bought the entire Dragon series, gave it to my friends to read, got em back and lent the to others. Just this Christmas I bought two copies of your book on Klamath Falls to give to people.
You are an inspiration to me, and you are an inspiration to many others. I can’t remember ever reading an opinion piece of yours that I disagreed with. That’s an amazing thing, and I’m sure many others feel the same. You are a natural born leader, which is why you are able to explain things in a way that brings others to consensus. You are obviously both thoughtful, and very well grounded in ethics and religious. It shows through.
I consider you one of the most important leaders of the conservative movement, one of our greatest living patriots. You are appreciated, you are loved and you are admired, deeply, by me, and by a lot of us on Free Republic.
You are in good hands, as I said, so do what the docs say and keep your chin up and you’ll be back here and back home quick as can be. We need you brother, and await your return in prayer.
Good luck, Jeff. TC
YOu are in my continued prayers, Jeff
I am keeping you in my prayers, Jeff. God Bless.
Prayers for peace in knowing that God is still in control, patience in dealing with the frustrating process, and perseverance to make it through this. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Good to hear you are on your way. Prayers. You will be in good hands.
Very distressing to miss this thread and then find it. Jeff, you will be in my prayers from here on out. Be well.
Jeff, you and your family will continue to be in our prayers! We are praying for a complete cure and a full recovery. : )
Dear Jeff - and your beloved Gail.
So glad you know our wonderful Savior, redeemer, Great Physician, and our friend, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you too for your powerful witness to His presence and purpose in your life, even in this most difficult time.
All that comes to me after reading all the wonderful prayers and your own prayers and updates is that we know He will never leave you nor forsake you!
As your favorite hymn says - (it’s one of my favorites also and I love hearing it sung when I listen fo J. Vernon Magee’s Through the Bible program)...
The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose,
I will not, I can not, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!
Hallelujah - what a Savior! You are safe in His hands.
Prayers will continue in earnest for His healing mercies and power and grace to fill you, uphold you, carry you, and heal you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Continued prayers for a great prognosis from the doctors at MD Anderson and for your complete healing.
Prayers FRiend.
I will be praying for you.
Prayers still!
God Bless! Prayers will be sent for you and your family.
Take care!
PKM
Prayers continue for you and the doctors that will be
treating you. Give them wisdom and you strength!
I LOVE Jane Austen! :)
Prayers. Many of us are praying for you.
Praying for you, dear Jeff.
Jeff, you and your family are in my prayers.
May God hold you in his healing embrace as he guides your medical team.