Calling All Prayer Warriors

This is Phyllis and her precious companion, Bishop. Phyllis is the mother of our daughter-in-law as well as a dear and treasured friend. Last Thursday she presented with symptoms that led her husband to think she was having a stroke. All of the appropriate measures were followed: 911 was called, EMTs arrived, she was transported immediately to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was determined that her symptoms weren't from a stroke; but, rather, from a brain tumor. No one saw this coming! For all intents and purposes she had seemed perfectly fine even hours before. Surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. This, the latest update from our daughter-in-law, follows:  

"Thanks to the steroids, the large amount of swelling in the brain has been reduced allowing Mama is to understand and communicate so much better. If you saw or talked with her last Thursday or Friday--she has done a complete 180º. She is understanding almost everything that is spoken to her, and she is communicating without any mistakes. This gives the doctors hope that after the tumor is removed, that she will not have any problems with aphasia. •Mama had a CT scan of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis to look for any other places cancer may be. That report came back CLEAN! •Mama is so thankful for all the texts, calls, visits, flowers, and most importantly prayers."

Now I am asking for the same, for prayers; prayers for Phyllis- for healing and for comfort, for the doctors and medical team entrusted to her care. Our daughter-in-law is asking specifically for prayers for peace and understanding for Phyllis' family, and especially for our mutual grandchildren. 

A friend shared this with me last week: "we never know what tomorrow holds, but we know Who holds tomorrow." We certainly do; and we know that God hears our prayers. 

We love you, Phyllis!

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Life is Good!