As hard as it is to believe, the MRI is upon us this week. Generally, for most things, when we stay in a routine, they go smoother. MRIs do not fall in that category. Even when we are on schedule, they are still difficult. Having gone this long (July was her last one) this may be quiet the challenge for my sweet girl on Wednesday, and I'm trying not to borrow trouble, just going off of past experiences.
It has been an emotional week for Team Watson for various reasons, and honestly, I am looking forward for these next two weeks to be over because I'm sure they too will be a little on the emotional side. I'm ready to get the scans done and move on! Amanda is doing so well across the board. She is gaining weight, was cleared by her occupational therapist after six months, staying active and physical with no signs of set backs - all indications that we should see a great scan on the 28th. That will be a full day for us. Along with the scans, we will also see both Dr. Harrod and Dr. George, her neurosurgeon, and Amanda will also begin chemo (her EIGHTH cycle!!) that day.
Believe it or not, I've had a quiet day at home - ALONE. The kids are with grandparents and Thomas had to work so the dogs and I were camped out on the couch watching football while I took care of some paperwork I have been putting off. The evening ended with an awesome worship service - it's been a good day.
We were saying just the other day that it has now been over 10 months since Amanda's surgery. Each time we have an MRI, I have wondered, "Is this the one? The one where we will see that God has erased the tumor? That tumor can officially be declared dead?" While we have seen positive results, in fact, pretty amazing results over the past ten months, it has not been the specific answered prayer I have been praying for. So yesterday's devotional was an encouragement. A call to arms, if you will.
It is from "Streams in the Desert" - and is titled The Fiery Furnace.
It was this paragraph that grabbed me:
If there is a great trail in your life today, do not own it as a defeat, but continue, by faith, to claim the victory through him who is able to make you more than conqueror, and a glorious victory will soon be apparent. Let us learn that in all the hard places God brings us in to, He is making opportunities for us to exercise such faith in Him as will bring about blessed results and greatly glorify His name. -Life of Praise
So, that prayer for a miracle that I have been praying for over the last ten months is going to come more frequent and with more passion as we finish out these last four cycles. Yes, it feels good to say that - FOUR cycles.
I'm thankful this week is behind us and preparing and praying for the week before us.
James 1:2-6
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
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