Discharged / Faith and Endurance
Brain-Surgery, Recovery October 27th, 2008
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Rachael and I had a meeting with the staff and case manager today at the acute rehab center and the concensus was to move up my discharge date to today. Surprise! So, today at 2pm Rachael and I gathered everything up, said goodbyes to some great people I met and we left for home. Amazingly, through the grace of God, I met my goal having walked a minimum of 200 paces on my own using a cane.
For us, this is both a blessing as well as an amazing testimony as how God can work in our family when we pour our entire life, soul and heart into His plan. As hard as it was to remain completely focused on “His plan” throughout, we were particularly fococused in on two verses – Hebrews 11:1 and James 1:12. I know Rachael had additional areas she focused but for me this was the pure and simple focus:
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
Many of you know that Hebrews 11:1 goes all the way back to my CD, River of Faith. We prayed specifically about my left leg – that some function would remain. Before I went into surgery, I made sure my prayer was clear throughout surgery:
I can’t tell you how I feel today. I feel encouraged. Some might say that I don’t have a reason to be grateful. After all, I have a grade 4 tumor, the prognosis is terrible, etc. Again, I go back to James 1:12. Patience – stay in today, have faith. God didn’t do this to me. This is an earthly issue – my body has turned on itself but God is doing everything in His power to help me and us. It’s a matter of perseverence, patience and faith.
More later…glad to be at home and I will be SO happy to sleep in my own bed!
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Hi Mark,
Im so happy to hear you are doing well.. My prayers have been with you and your family.. I sent you a few emails but realize you not really on the computer to much right now. I have been dealing with a lot due to my Mother passing and trying to find inspiration w dealing with this major loss and always find strength seeing your courage through all this.. I hope I get to speak to you soon.. Please call me when you can.. Your friend, Natalie
Hi Mark,
I meant your mom at a church I used to go to. She shared your River of Faith CD at our women’s retreat. The CD is awesome. I have kept up with your progress on your blog. I am so blessed to know your recovery from surgery is going so well. You are a very courageous man and Christ is your strength. Keep on Keepin on. I continue to pray for you and your family. Say Hi to your Mom and Dad for me.
Awaiting His return……..holly