OT - Seeking some divine intervention

A real good friend of mine from Keystone Heights, FL has suffered a setback in his long fight against cancer. His condition is serious (Stage 4). His outlook, while upbeat, IMHO it's not good.

I talked to him last night and will see him this coming Sunday. We talked of our tractors (he is an AC Man), our families, and "final matters" that need tended to.

He told me he was "in bad shape," and his condition is terminal. He now has tumor on his spine causing him to be paraplegic. He has faith and said miracles can and do happen.

He is now in an occupational rehab facility as his condition is not significantly improved.

He has basically been told that he'll never walk again and is in rehab to build his upper body strength to deal with the wheelchair.

For the rest of his days he will be confined to the same type wheel chair Christopher Reeves was in, only way tilted back, as he can't control his fore and aft movements only side to side.

I am asking that you remember Wayne and his family in your thoughts and prayers. I ask that you pray for his strength, encouragement and faith as he has a big battle to wage again with this latest onslaught of this terrible disease.

Humbly and by HIS Grace,
ShepFL

As a cancer survivor-in-progress, I can tell anyone who is dealing with cancer, or who has a loved one dealing with it, that support from family and friends is extremely important.

I was diagnosed with stage 3B kidney cancer in the fall of '01, and told I likely had 6 to 18 months before it would be back. A good friend of mine who is a doctor had a long talk with me at the time and said, "You didn't pick this, it picked you. Don't waste a moment wondering why you got it, or what you could have done to avoid it. This will likely kill you, but.... it might not. This experience is going to be the scariest roller-coaster ride of your life, and you don't have the choice of not riding. So you may as well hang on and learn to enjoy the view!"

Her words have gotten me through some tough times. Celebrate uncertainty!