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I was diagnosed with stage 3 to 4 pancreatic cancer on 01/12/2022. The test showed that there was a tumor on the head of the pancreas as well as a tumor on the liver that were consistent with malignancy, as well as some small tumors in the mesentery. I have been referred to the James Center at Ohio State University for further evaluation and testing.
It was certainly shocking news for me and our family. Yet, I have told my family from the very first day of diagnosis that God has given me, " a peace which passes understanding, " which only comes from faith in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have been resting in Psalm 23 and have read it at every prayer meeting that has taken place for me. I have had no sleepless nights since my diagnosis. I have had no concerns or worries other than for my family.
I have been praying that God would grant me the ability to see my daughter Jocelyn Joy walk down the aisle at her wedding one day by her daddy; to see my son Jacob graduate from UC with his Aerospace Engineering Degree and to see him get engaged and married to Mara; and to see my daughter Brianna and son-in-law Derek have my first grandchild. All of these things I have just taken for granted that this would be inevitable. If God grants me these things, I will give him all the praise and glory but if he doesn't, I will still give him all the praise and glory.
I have lived a very blessed life above and beyond anything I could ever ask for or imagine! We have agreed as a family, not our will but the Lord's will be done.
A Psalm of David.23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
