I have always disliked enclosed spaces and even now get a little panicky if my face is completely covered, so the thought of having to wear a mesh mask each time radiation treatment is done, sort of freaked me out to say the least. It seemed that each test I went through lead me to the inevitable – making my mask. That day arrived and as I lay down I said “Lord you have to help me get through this” or words to that affect. A warm mesh was stretched over my face and locked into position to allow it to form to the contours of my face. I could see and breath comfortably but the feeling of being trapped caused me to panic a little. I can’t say I remember talking to God about this situation, but I’m sure I did. Looking back, I now realize that a good size nose is a good thing. The young female technicians were amazing and talked me through the whole process which didn’t take nearly as long as it seemed to me. Colored lazar beams shined everywhere and the girls talked and put sticky patches on my mask to line things up. The mask was finally removed after a small mark was tattooed in the centre of my chest to further help with the alignment. I’ve been told that mouth and eye holes will be made and that after my treatments are completed, I can keep my mask. The next joy was having an MRI which is like being pushed into a long cigar tube. Ear plugs are provided to cut down on the noise which is like something out of star wars. As I was preparing for this experience, I remembered that my sister-in-law Sylvia had phoned a day or so earlier and had said FEAR NOT is written 365 times in the Bible - that's one FEAR NOT for each day of the year. After my mask experience, I knew the MRI would be a breeze, so I decided that I would FEAR NOT and use the time to pray. I spent the 15 minutes praying and interceding for everybody I could think of and towards the end of my ‘tube time’, I asked God to restore my relationship with my wife and son. We had not spoken for a number of years and within two days of that prayer, my son Michael was sitting in my living room. My relationship with my son and his mother has now been restored much to the delight of my daughter Candice.
It is when we see God answer a prayer so swiftly, that we know He will answer the other prayers in His perfect time. Isn't God good. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." (Psalm 118 verses 1 & 29)
Just wanted to you know that we are with you on the journey, praying for strength and healing. The new haircut looks great, and you wont need to pack a combe now!!
ReplyDeleteLove Ann
God, thank you that you are already showing yourself faithful to John at the very onset of this new journey. This came as no surprise to you. I beseech you to give him peace that passes all human understanding every time he has to wear that mask. Flood his soul with thoughts of you when he has to have treatments. Continue to bless this time for prayer as you already have! I know there is no cancer in heaven God, so could your kingdom in heaven come into John's body on earth. If he has to go through this because of consequences of the fall than please have lots of good come out of this and be with him when he is scared. Thank you that John already had a relationship with you when this hit him and I just know that you are going to make that even stronger when he is through this. Bless the writing of John's blog. Thank you for his honesty and humility so that we can see when the rubber hits the road you really are everything you say you are and more! Amen ♥ John, you CAN do this Bro'! Sharon Packard
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