Happy Friday!
This is a very important day for me. I’m having surgery. I’ve been sick off and on over the past year without any clue to what was wrong. I went from one diagnosis to another. Boy, was that frustrating! Finally, I believe we’ve found the culprit—a large cyst that has consumed my left ovary. Upon finding the cyst, I was sent for an ultra sound to get a closer look at the guilty suspect. The results were neither good nor bad—just suspicious.
Suspicious of what you ask?
Ovarian cancer.
Yuck! That’s a downer, right?!
It was for me. At least at first anyway. I admit that I was a bit shaken to hear I was going to lose my ovary and more if cancer is present. Still, I held it together until I got to my car. Then, I lost it. The tears ran and so did my nose. Why does a person’s nose run when they cry? Anyway, I found myself in the “going home” traffic. At one point, the traffic came to a standstill so I cried harder. That’s when I noticed a construction guy peering at me through the window. He was resting his elbow on his open widow looking at me like I was a crazy woman. I gathered myself and stared forward. Yet I could feel him still looking at me. So, I rolled down the passenger side window and said, “I REALLY hate traffic jams.”
He replied, “Yes, you do.”
Immediately after hearing the news, my teammates called on our friends for prayer. I was overwhelmed with encouragement as the prayers, comments and verses poured in. On verse jumped out at me, Isaiah 53:1.
“Who would have thought God’s saving power would look like this?”
I never thought of it like that. God could be answering my prayer through the discovery of my cyst. I wanted healing, but the doctors didn’t know where to begin. Now we have a beginning place so there’s nowhere to go but up from here! I would have never guessed his saving; healing power would look like this—surgery and possible cancer. But God…He doesn’t play by the rules, does he? His thoughts and His ways are higher than ours. My desire is to bring glory to God in all things. What better way is there to make God look good than trusting Him though the trails of our lives???
It’s already begun. My husband, Pat, and I witnessed to the nurse when I pre-registered at the hospital on Wed. Today, I’m going to give her a copy of my book and our P31 Woman magazine. I’d say God set that opportunity up for us to make Him look good, wouldn’t you? I mean if a sick girl about to have surgery is more concerned about another person’s worries than her own, that makes God look good.
I hope you’ll pray for me today and for the days to come as I recover. Pray that no matter what God calls me to, I’ll make Him look good.
On the flip side, God has my back. Wednesday night, my doctor was able to secure the best oncologist in the city. I took that as a sign that God was already at work in the details of things. He is a detailed kind of God, you know. On one hand, I hope I won’t need the oncologist. On the other hand, I’m glad God has provided him if I do. That’s the thing about God. He knows what to provide and when. It may not always make sense to us at the time, but God is always working behind the scenes on our behalf. I don’t know who said it first, but this phrase has been going through my mind all day…
“God can do all things, but fail you.”
Can I get an A-men??
So no matter what the outcome of tomorrow brings…this I know. God is in control. He is aware of and at work in my circumstances, and He loves me beyond measure. That’s my message and I hope everyone I come in contact with will know it before I return home.
You are loved, and I thank you in advance for your prayers.
I’ll keep you posted as soon as I can.
B His Girl says
Hi Micca,
Praying for your surgery today and for peace. I ran across the Isaiah 51 verse in the Message recently too. I connected it with the Lord's ways and thoughts also. We can't figure all of this out while we are in the thick of it. I know you will bring the Lord glory. I will continue praying for peace and healing. You are loved. B
Audrey says
I came straight to your blog this morning hoping you were going to say something.
I read Renee's appeal days ago and started to pray.
I strongly believe that God is good all the time. So no matter what is happening in my life I have been holding on to that.
God is cradling you at this time so relax and let him hold you.
It is okay to cry but not to despair. He is your rock.
Will continue to pray for you. Glad you are finding answers.
Betsy says
Micca! I have been praying for you since I heard on Wendy's blog. I just returned from Charlotte where my younger sister had surgery for a mass on her left ovary on 3/31. Still no word on the pathology but God is SO good. She had Dr. Hall from CMC…such a wonderful doctor and a professing Christian! Hang in there and we will be praying. You are the best Hands of all! Betsy 🙂
Cindy in PA says
I'm praying for you during your surgery today. I pray for you to feel God's presence and calm, for wisdom for your doctor(s), and loving care from your nurses. And for your recovery and healing from surgery. Amen.
Thank you for sharing your story about giving the nurse a copy of your book and P31 magazine. I know that God puts people in my path for His reason(s) and you gave me the visual of your being the hands and feet of Christ. God bless you and your family during this time!
Kimberly says
Praying for you today! I have been keeping up with all that has been going on through Renee's prayer requests for you and the P31 facebook requests, and I just wanted to come by to say I am joining in with soooooooo many women who are lifting you up to the Father!
May He all through this day bring to remembrance His promises to you…verses that will fill you with strength and peace!
You are so obviously loved by so many, but more importantly, you are ADORED and LOVED beyond comprehension by the Father!
Love and prayers,
Kimberly
Stephenie says
Praying as the Holy Spirit brings you to mind.
mary says
Dear Micca,
Praying the healing hand of our LORD, YAHWEH-RAPHA: "The Lord Who Heals" (Exodus 15:26) – “I am Jehovah who heals you” is with you, your family & the surgeon. May your journey through this illness be short. Let all who see you, know that the LORD is working a great work in you & through you!
Blessings & Peace Mary
Laurie says
I am praying for you and thinking of you often. Thank you for sharing the verse in Isaiah. Boy, that is a good one. I will give you a big AMEN that "Our God can do anything but fail us!" Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone and that He has gone ahead of you and is preparing the way!
Beams of Light Ministries says
Hi Micca,
Sister, you have my "AMEN" for sure. Praying for you and you journey through this trial. I know that you will, through it all, make God look good!
Brandee says
Micca I am praying for you right now. I have been praying this week since I heard from Melissa about what you were facing. I thank you sister for your light and how you are even letting it shine even in the midst of your own pain. I will never forget talking to you waiting to come back home after "She Speaks" two years ago. You are loved and I am praying.
Brandee
PS I know the traffic you were caught in! I have been in it myself coming from downtown, it could make anyone cry 🙂
~Grace and Peace says
Micca,
I'm from Wendy Pope's online bible study.
I just want to encourage you. I had those "suspicious" results, too. And I did undergo the same procedure that you are probably going through right this very moment. I was also scared and did my share of crying in traffic. But I also came to the point like you did: that if He thinks I am worthy to go through this so as to bring Him glory, then I'm going for the ride. While the doctor was doing the procedure, I just had my iPod and listened to a random podcast by Charles Stanley. And wouldn't you know it, the one that it landed on was about not being fearful.
It has been three years and my tests have come back clear since. I pray the same for you.
((((HUGS))))
Lori Prince says
Micca, I am from Wendy's Bible Study, also. As God has been busy working in you, we have all been busy praying over you! smile.
You are a role-model to us! I love the way you are seeing God's Glory through your situation. Your Father is smiling down you you, and know, that you are favored in His eyes!
More prayers coming your way,
Lori
Mari says
Praying for you Micca!
ptstamper says
Dear Micca, I have your blog saved under favorites in my second home. God led me to read your blog today and I have prayed for you and praised GOD that the doctors have been able to identify the source of your problems. I am praying GOD's healing touch on your precious body. I pray you will continue to make GOD look good! you rock!
Colleen says
Praying for your peace, Micca. God is in control, you are right, and you are also right that He will use this for His glory. Trust in that, and in Him. And take each day one at a time. Blessings!
Tammy says
HI Micca.
Praying for your surgery today and that you will be filled with peace and strength. May you find rest in HIs arms and know HE will carry you on this path.
You are loved and cared for.
On Purpose says
You Micca are what I would call an amazingly beautiful grace and loved filled daughter of our God! Oh I am just shouting out and celebrating the Jesus that is shining through you right now. Oh and Jesus He's a smilin too!
"Thank you Jesus for all the precious moments You have written into Miccas story, they matter and they are on purpose, and You are working them out for the good of Your kingdom and that has eternity written all over it. Bless Micca and all she comes in to contact with, restore and renew, thank You Jesus, we love You, Amen!
Rachel Olsen says
“God can do all things, but fail you.”
AMEN!!!!!!!!!
Praising Him, for He has not failed you today.
Love you, friend ~ Rachel
Danielle says
I am praying, sister! May God's peace continue to blanket you through this time. You have 'family' lifting you up in prayer!
Digging for Pearls says
Micca,
I'm praying for you sweet friend as you recover from surgery, and face the unknown of days ahead. May you continue to rest in His peace and strength – each step along the way.
May He give you peace in the midst of the storm!
Blessings,
Jodie
B His Girl says
Thinking about you and praying. B
Barb says
Praying for you, Micca, and hoping that the news is great!!
Blessings!!!
Renee Swope says
Thanking JESUS for HIS healing and that you are CANCER FREE!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!