We've had a long day. Michiyo's surgery that could take from 1-3 hours ended up being a 9:00-5:30 marathon. Of course it's hard not to become fearful and full of doubts while waiting so long, not knowing. Wayne was able to remind me not to borrow trouble, but to stay focused on the here and now.
Michiyo's tumor was malignant. But thankfully, it was very small, the very earliest stage, and there are no signs that it had spread. It was as good of a result as we could ask for with cancer. The doctors successfully removed 1/3 of her lung, and we left her in the recovery room, conscious, but very out of it.
My phone rang continuously all day. It is so heart-warming to see the love and concern people feel for Michiyo. It's because they've all been on the receiving end of her love and concern. Today was really a beautiful picture of the body of Christ working together to love, serve and pray for one another. May her husband and everyone else 'know we are Christians by our love', and be drawn to Christ as a result!
Amy,
ReplyDeletejust read several of your post. They are awesome! You're alot better at the blogging thing then I am. Thanks for the updates on Sakai san. I've been praying for her and she & the family have been on my mind alot. Glad to hear that things went well. I know that all this is really hard for ya'll as you and Wayne leave. Will be praying for ya'll, travel and speaking. Can't wait to see ya'll!