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oh, thank you so very much,

so kind of you to post--it helps us in this trial.

update--good news --no cancer found in the brain --still seems to
be settled in the neck area.

Neurologist concluded that the scanning shows old injuries to the
head so no problem if they have to operate.

Cancer specialist thinks chemo, radiation treatments should be okay
but further testing needed (what stage the cancer is in).

Surgeon wants to do dissectiion of the neck area.

Right now another CT scan this time of the chest is scheduled for
4 oclock today then we have 5 days off with no testing, no doctors.

Next Wed. radiologist and Thursday-cancer specialist and then surgeon
who will make the decision of what to do.

Praise the Lord for prayers in keeping up our strengh.
We will be going to the mountains of Penna. and the lake
to try and rest before the next round of testing.

Take care and as always,

Love in Christ,

Joyce

Praying here Joyce.

And here too...

Joyce - my heart aches for both you and Jim. I'll continue to pray.

Joyce~What else can we do but keep you both before the Father's throne in prayer.   I am praying for His PERFECT WILL in all things for all concerned.

Joyce:   This is a time of stress for you and Jim but the Lord is carrying you through.
            I have also been praying as I have been reading.   Praise the Lord for the doctors working
            so fast and getting the needed answers for the course of treatment.



            Ruth

Prayer is our way to approach the mighty Throne of the Lord.  May He be so near to you both as you continue in this trial ... so near you can feel His Holy Presence as we continue to pray.   

Joyce, I, too, am praying for y'all.

Ruth Ann

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL.

UPDATE:

My husbands surgery is scheduled for July 20, wednesday.

Surgery will take about 5-6 hours with a 5-7 hospitalization stay.

Skin cancer has advanced to such a state that another surgeon
who is more experienced in this field in stepping in.

THey found the root of the cancer to be where he had benign
skin cancer 3 years ago; on the tip of ear.

They will have to dissect 1/2 of the ear to make sure all of the
root is removed.

THen the neck dissection to remove the growth

Very critical area and surgery so again please, please keep
us in your prayers.

Take care and as always,

Love in Christ,
Joyce

Joyce~I will be out of town/state next week, but you can be sure I am, and will be, praying for you, Jim, and all involved in this surgery and treatment.  I bind everyone who will be touching your lives--or whom your lives will touch--to the will and purposes of God for your lives and to the Mind of Christ, that He will guide each detail.  Go in the knowledge that God is in control and He will keep you in perfect peace because your minds are staid on Him.   

Amen to Jane's prayer. I will continue to pray for Jim and for you Joyce.

Joyce:  May all your prayers be answered. 

Carol

I came to see if there was further word on Jim and Joyce.

Oh, the comfort to know that in everything, our God is LOVE.  Joyce, your love for Jesus overflows.  I pray that, not only His love for you, but your love for Him, will sustain you and embrace you.  You are His beloved.  As you simply lay your very own heart on the alter in surrender, as you worship Him who is so worthy, the battle will be fought all around you.
love, nita

Thank you, thank you , thank you --there are not enough "thank you's" to let you
know how very much you all have helped.

a great big Praise the Lord is definately in order !!! Do you see my happy dance?

Update.

My husband's surgery went well, 4-5 hours long but NO sign of cancer in the ear,
nose, throat, so his ear remained intact.  No sectional removal of the ear.

THe neck dissection went well and they believed all cancer is gone.

Jim healed so well because of the grace of Our Heavenly Father and prayers
answered that Jim was able to go home on Sat. morning --4 days earlier than
expected.

He feels great

The next phase was --getting ready for radiation treatment (around 30 times)
5 days a week for around 6 weeks.

Because of broken teeth and gum disease setting in; Jim was told radiation to
the area that they will be working on would create more infection in the mouth
area and gums will shrink because of the radiation.

Only thing to do was removal of teeth to prevent further infections and disease...

So off he went (the brave little boy) on Friday morning , only 9 days after surgery
to have 18 teeth removed all at one time.

Praise the Lord again because I had all pain medication ready and the usual antibiotic
for healing but only used the antibiotic.\

Do not know how he went through this mouth surgery ; he said far worse than
the cancer surgery. but Praise the Lord, he did. No pain still today.

Felt so much better, that we were able to take our two hours drive to the lake
in Penna. for much needed rest.

Now on Friday starts the radiation treatments

So again Bless you fine people for all of your prayers, help and support.

It was greatly needed and most appreciated.

Take care and as always,

Love in Christ,

Joyce

That is a very positive update.  I pray that the radiation goes as well as the rest of his treatments have gone.

Thank you Joyce for bringing us this praise report. It is good news. But will keep praying re: the radiation and chemo treatments.

Thank you, Joyce, for keeping us updated, and "Thank You, Father".

Joyce, I echo Nita's post above.  Thank you for keeping us updated.   

Yes, Lord, we just pray You'll keep any more cancer away from him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Joyce, so wonderful to read of the successful surgery and that the teeth situation has now been taken care of.  He certainly wouldn't have wanted to throw a lot of infection in his body while figthing the cancer.  Glad you were able to make the trip to the lake as sure it was a pleasant experience for you both.  Prayers have obviously been answered for your husband and you. 

It is good to read the good news posting.


Ruth

Ruth:  My prayers for you and Jim as you continue this journey.  Carol

Thank you Joyce for the updates. 

It is so encouraging to read good reports.  Thanks.

My husband continues to do very well; in fact, he decided to start working in the yard "catching up" on much needed work that he did not get to last year because of his cancer.

While working in the yard, a couple pulled up in their car and walk over to him with big smiles on their faces.

Saying; we are so glad to see you working and looking so well--we have been praying for you.

Now my husband couldn't place who they were--never saw them before or so far even after that day so he asked:

Who told them about his illness and who were they and their reply
brought tears to his eyes;

They said that it was not necessary that he knew that information just know that they were there praying for him and off they went.

Thought I would share that with you and also like I told Jim--remember to always be kind to strangers; you never know when you are "entertaining angels."

Because IMO they are,

Take care and Love in Christ,

Joyce

Oh, Joyce!  What a wonderful testimony and blessing for Jim!  I agree with you about the angels.  God knows just when we need that tangible word and reminder that He is still in control of ALL things. 

Joyce,

I just read through this thread, prayed as I read, and your recent update stirred my heart.  I usually check in to CP in the mornings, so will pray for you both.

In His Grip,
kevin

Jim and joycwe,

We are lifting you up to our heavenly Father, god bless you both.

Alma

Joyce, glad to read of your good report on your husband.  His experience with the people who stopped sort of sends shivers up the spine as it is so great.  I am convinced that we often have no idea of all the folks praying for us particularly in participating in web discussions or without our extended church familes.

Yes, Joyce - God sometimes sends people to bless us, and sometimes He blesses us without people, but in any case, He's watching over us.  The Greek word for angel just means "messenger," so anyone He sends is an angel - even if they are entirely human.  "Bless the Lord, 'O my soul, and all that is within me.  Bless His holy Name!"