Faithfully Fighting

Good News!

lynnwv | January 30, 2008 09:37

"...you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive." -Genesis 50:20 

This is Pete, Lynn's guy. Lynn asked me to fill you in on the updates of her surgery, so here it is: The surgery went well although it was a very long day.
Originally Lynn's surgeon and reconstruct doctors were approximating a 6-6.5 hour time frame and she was actually under for about 8 hours. The mastectomy
was still within Dr. Boyd's (2 hours) estimate but Dr. Lambert - the reconstruction
doctor worked an additional 2 hours, originally est. 4 hours actually around six. We're grateful for both doctors and appreciate the extra care time Dr. Lambert spent in making everything just right.

Lynn looked great when the medical team wheeled her from recovery into her room albeit a bit groggy. Yes it's real good news that Lynn made it over this surgical hurdle and we're so thankful to The Lord, who cares for her and guides
those in the medical field. I want to briefly share with you the "Great news" that happened prior to Lynn even going into surgery, as it really blessed me and will bless you all as well-

On Sunday my Sunday school class sent around a signup list in a card for Lynn
having people commit for a time to lift Lynn up in prayer on her day of surgery.
There were people praying for her from 7:00 am - 11:00 pm yesterday. Of course when my classmate, Suzy gave me the card to give to her, Lynn busted up crying in joy for the love these folks were demonstrating. It gets better -
So I'm with Lynn in the Pre Op admission room early yesterday (surgery day.)
She's holding the card from my Sunday school class with the sign up for comfort. As the time approaches I can sense Lynn is starting to get anxious about what's going to take place soon and I'm feeling it as well. When the various nurses, doctors and anaesthegeologist make there way to check on her before starting Lynn steps out in faith, here it is - She proceeds to tell the medical team,one by one as they enter, "Hey I have good news!" Lynn shows them the card and adds,  "These people signed up to pray for us all day." What a testimony, it not only touched me deeply but the anaesthesiologist becomes visibly moved and holds back some tears. It's a comfort to know God's people show up everywhere, yes?

It edifies me to observe that although we live in a world affected by curses such as cancer as a result of our sin, God uses believers like Lynn, you and me to share with others how a relationship made possible by Jesus' sacrifice made in our place make it possible to "Turn the tables" on evil and use it glorify His Son. It also makes me think that I need not just observe what others like Lynn are testifying to in Jesus name but also question "how can i share my own testimony with others , i.e. what "cancers", large or small are each of us overcoming that we can share with others and demonstrate God's power in our own lives?". 

I am so blessed to have a wonderful, lovely, Godly woman which Lynn is and I thank The Lord for her courage to "Fight Faithfully."

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