Ten weeks ago I had no clue I had a deadly disease. Eight weeks ago I was being treated for Leukemia. Today I am in remission and ready to go home. We are so thankful for God’s faithfulness, thousands of prayers (even from scores of people we don’t even know), a great medical team here at Mercy, countless get well cards, and practical expressions of love. We are also thankful for the relationships that have been formed (some for a short season, some for longer), and for many opportunities to share God’s love, truth, and grace. . . and to receive blessings and lessons learned too.
Blessings always travel on two-way streets.
As we were telling Hector, an environmental services worker here, it is the same Jesus who bore the weight of the cross 2000 years ago who has carried the weight of this cancer. We could not have done this well without the power, grace and guidance of His Spirit.
Next stop will be Iowa City Hospital for a consultation about my rare chromosomal condition and the discussion about stem cell transplantation. More chemo is also in the works over the next few months.
So now we go to another mission field, knowing that what Nurse Naomi shared with us is true:
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8
This is the truth behind Go Light Your World ministries; the light of Jesus illuminates and dispels darkness. We each have a candle.
Go Light Your World.
God is Great! Have Safe Passage, Marcia & Bryan !
Praised be the Lord! The house will smell fresher, the cats friendlier, the food superb and the joy of being at your own bed, a blessing. How happy we are for you, guys! God bless.
Praise God for all his loving mercies. Prayers continue.
Bryan, so delighted to hear it’s time to go home! I enjoyed reading about your experiences and look forward to you and Marcia’s future tails of wisdom and insight into the joys of everyday living! Your friend, Maureen
Praise the Lord Bryan & Marcia! We are so happy for you and thanking God with you. May you continue to heal and amaze the doctors as well as share your light with all you come in contact with.
Los vamos a extrañar mucho!!!! Pero tambien estamos agradecidos con Dios…esperamos verlos nuevamente…cuidense mucho!!… Que Dios me los guarde y me los siga bendiciendo mucho… Adriana y yo nos encariñamos mucho con ustedes.. Y el corto tiempo que tuvimos para compartir fue de mucha bendicion…
This is very good news! We are happy too. One chapter of your book is written. Now begins a new chapter in your lives. May God continue to watch over you in the days and months ahead. We are hopeful you will get answers and solutions at University Hospitals. Yes, HOME is going to be the best vacation destination you have seen in weeks.
I’ve appreciated your sharing your thoughts through this journey, Bryan, and am excited to hear about future open doors for sharing the gospel created by your circumstances; or, rather, prepared by God beforehand that you should walk through them! We will continue to pray for healing and restored health.