Inoperable...

Inoperable…that word can grab you in my condition.  I think we all were taken back a little when the doctor said this.  Obviously, it wasn’t what I was expecting to hear, but it wasn’t the worst thing I could hear either.  I am still holding strong in my belief that God is not done with me yet.  I am in His hands and He is in control.  Now comes, the long wait.  I will have a biopsy done sometime Tuesday.  With the biopsy they will be able to determine the grade of the tumor and the next course of action.

I still hold firm in my belief that God is not done with me yet.  I may still have more discouraging sounding news in my near future, but for me today the news was not as discouraging as you might think.  God has been with me and keeping my outlook very positive.  I am sure this is because of the strength I continue to draw from all of your prayers and thoughts on my behalf.  Thank you all for continuing to bless me through out each hour of each day with your prayers. 

Joel Blackman

Comments

[Ryan]

Hey, I miss you guys. I'm glad you're all together down there. And God isn't finished with you left. Thanks for the inspiration today with your post.

Ryan

[Laura]

A second doesn't go by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you at work but we are with you in our hearts.

Laura

[Gillespie]

Hey No kidding, GOD is NEVER gonna be done with you. You are about to have a testimony that will not only GROW your faith leaps and bounds ,but a whole lot of other peoples!!!! You Keep that Faith strong and know that what we see is NOT what God see's. Everything with a name MUST BOW to the name of JESUS. Does this have a name? You Claim that and keep claiming that!! The devil is a liar, and seeks to destroy us. Our Father , WILL NEVER let that happen. Look past all this and keep your eyes focused on Jesus. For all we hve to do is , Call those things that are not, as though they are..... Believe it and do it. If the Lord is my shepherd, then Whom (or what) shall I fear? Keeping you all on top of our Prayers!!!!Perservere, perservere!! (sp?) Never give in to any negative report...God is with you ALWAYS.

[Lue Ann Hellyer]

Amen and Amen to Joe Gillespie's
blog! Joel - I am so pleased and
heartened to see your faith - that
is the power of the Holy Spirit.
"Whatsoever is pure, whatsoever is
lovely, whatsoever is just - think
on these things" - Phillipians
"God is able to do exceedingly above all that we could ask or
expect".
We are all praying and trusting
for you - and that the mind of
Christ will be in the doctors and
in you all as you develop a treatment plan.
You are SO blessed that you have
had no neurological symptoms, so
far. That is a real plus! God
is good, and is faithful. You have beem faithful. He is in control. We give thanks!

Love & prayers,
Lue Ann and Harry Hellyer