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Sometimes we wonder why things happen to us. I can't begin to explain the many reasons of why, but what I do know is our response to those things determine our victory and sanity during the happenings. We make choices every day: we choose our daily activities, meals, clothing, and etc., but there are times when we are confronted with things that come out of the blue and we must make a choice that are so serious that we realize our lives will never be the same. These events are what I like to call defining moments. They will define who we are, what we believe, our character, our strength, our support system, and our future. When first confronted with these life altering occurrences we can become overwhelmed with a host of emotions. While I'm going through this transformation I'll be using this venue to express my daily or weekly feelings: they may be raw and sometimes funny, but I'm sure they'll be times when I just need to vent. If you have a testimony please leave it, or a word of encouragement will be greatly appreciated. I'm a firm believer that nothings to hard for God to do. Rev. 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony.
Last week I was confronted with an event that has and will change the rest of my life. A routine dental cleaning revealed a serious medical condition that will require me to remain in the hospital for a prolonged period of time. I had two appointments scheduled one day last week the first was a dental appointment the latter was an appointment with my family physician. Complications from the dental appointment led the family physician to run tests, but the physcian was convinced it was gum infection. Later that night at 9pm I received a call from my physician that the tests had disclosed some abnormalities and I needed to head to the emergency room. Upon my arrival at the E.R. I was immediately ushered into the back to an awaiting nurse and staff. I thought I would get a few shots and be released to go home after a couple of hrs, but I haven't stepped out of the hospital since that night.
The doctor on the floor examined me and asked a series of questions that I responded yes to. He stated that he didn't think it was a gum infection and what he thought it was antibiotics wasn't going to be the cure, but he needed tests to confirm it. After many test and xrays he entered my room with another round of questions for my now accompanied family. The questions were more pointed and disturbing concerning my family medical history. He asked about diabetes, strokes, and then he asked about cancer. My heart jumped and inside me I knew I was going to face the challenge of my life. My mother began to tell how my late uncle that was soooo dear to my heart had passed away from pancreatic cancer. I recalled how sudden my uncle's condition had deteriorated and confronted with my own mortality my eyes began to swell with tears. I tried to turn my head so no one could see my display of emotions. Fear had gripped my heart, panic had rushed my every thought. I couldn't focus on the doctor's questions because deep inside I knew the answer. The doctor left the room by explaining a list of what the condition may be including cancer and he stated that they would do the best they could for me. That statement keep ringing in my ear: they'll do the best they could for me. I replayed it over and over for what seemed to be hrs but was only seconds.
I knew that this was a defining moment right now!! Not after the doctors told me what my condition was,... not after they told me the course of action and treatment....not after I read a bunch of literature, but right at this moment when fear and hopelessness had invaded my emotions and will. This moment was going to determine if I believed God or if I was going to allow fear to rob me of this testimony. This moment was what all those prayer meetings were for. This moment was the reason why I had to go to Sunday School class growing up when I wanted to sleep in like my friends. This moment was why I had to go through previous medical conditions that God had healed me from. This was the Defining Moment when Faith needed to conquer Fear.Fear had kept me from so many blessings previously in my life, and I knew that I couldn't allow fear to take my life. I wasn't by myself I had a very present help at this defining moment. My mind began to remember other testimonies of how God had miraculously healed individuals from cancer and other conditions that man said was impossible. I began to quote the scriptures in my mind. I knew that I wasn't bringing these things to my mind, but the Holy Spirit. JOhn 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
As I reflected on the goodness of God my hopelessness was conquered by hope and hope produced faith that defeated fear.
The next day I was told that cancer was the prognosis, but I was ready and prepared knowing that this to will pass. I had already faced the defining moment and I now I'm ready to face cancer through Christ Jesus. Please keep me and my family and all that may face difficult conditions in prayer; remembering that nothing is impossible in Christ Jesus. |
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| July 27, 2008 |
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I'm encouraged by reading this....We all have those defining moments...but it's up to us how we are going to handle the moments..Praise God..Terry, I'm confident that it is already done my brother. I'm still praying with out ceasing..but you know that..
God bless. |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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I always knew you were an amazing big brother, but you never cease to amaze me. I've had defining moments in my life as well, and you know what I've learned? GOD IS FAITHFUL. We're here to encourage and uplift you, but you've done that for me already. Remind Sharon to check the snail mail, LOL You and the two ladies in your life are in my prayers daily. Take care, and rest in knowing, we have all of you covered in prayer daily. Stay in touch 'lil buddy' LMBO! Love u and the family dearly.
Chelle~ |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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| This is one of the best blogs/testimonies I've ever read. Please continue to share this story with everyone, and thank you for sharing! |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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What a blessing it is to be in your circle of friends. You are such an encouragement to me and I'm sure, others. We are conquers through Jesus Christ. HE paid it ALL!
Stay encouraged. God IS able. My life is proof |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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| This is an awesome blog. God has been so faithful and gets all the glory. God has given you an amazing amount of strength that I stand in awe of. It is so beautiful to see you resting and depending on Him. Be Encouraged!! You are my Hero!! Love you!! |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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An encouaging and brave testimony. There is nothing too hard for our God. I expect nothing less from you oh God. I thank you for the praise report that will come out of this trial. Thank you for trusting him during this season to bare this Lord as a testimony to what you can do. Thank you Lord for the healing power that worketh mightily in my brother Terry's body. In Jesus' name I pray...Amen. Stay encouaged and remember having done all just stand. |
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| July 28, 2008 |
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| Beautiful my brother and we know that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. You are an encourager to all who read this, so God is still using you and He's not done with you yet. Stay blessed and encouraged...Much love Diva |
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| July 29, 2008 |
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Thank you for sharing your testimony..one of courage , strength and the grace and goodness of our Lord and Saviour...God is faithful and He is not a man that He should lie to us..and He has shown...that He is there even when things are the darkest...
Stay Encouraged for God is still not done blessing you. Lord ..we thank you for the blessing that you gave not only our brother in Christ but to each family member, friend, church member and even the medical staff..you showed what you can and will do..you opened our eyes and hears to see and hear of your goodness once again..Thank you Jesus..Hallelujah We Thank You for the Blessing of healing and Restoration.
Glory To Your Name!
Stay Blessed and the Blessing that You are Terry! |
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| July 29, 2008 |
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Bravo! My sweet brother! I shall stand with you for I know what you are speaking is the GOSPEL Truth! Just recently I had one of those 'defining moments' please not I am not trying to steal God's glory in your life but I want to tell you this testimony in a short synopsis!
In December of 2007 my daughter became sick. She was tired all the time, weak, vomiting, diarreah, and she was blessing excessively on her monthly cycle and was passing what appeared to be (not trying to make you gross out) pus after she would go to the bathroom. This went on until March of this year. Her doctor felt since she was so young it was probably an STD! I nearly hit the roof! I told her this girl has been single and celibate for 4 years and works her butt off to support her autistic baby and you think this?
She began to rapidly loose weight. Still bleeding, finally in March I put my foot down and the docs she was seeing did some blood work. First thing I did was seek the Lord's view point on this illness. And He assured me that this sickness was not unto death! So I was half way comforted but I again said OK Father but what is she going to have to go through? He said, 'Be still and know I'm here and behold My glory!"
Well she went in on a Wednesday to her regular physician, on Thursday she saw another specialist that confrimed the previous diagnosis and was scheduled for an apointment the very next week with the and this is where I almost lost it, surgeon / specialist / oncologist. He took her right away, did some blood work and the very next day had her scheduled for exploratory surgery!
She's 24 yes she has a child praise God! Now we are at the April time line. He did a laprascopy of all her female organs and also of her stomach, he found an abcess that had eaten through to her abdominal cavity and all of her female organs were abcessed as well. He said he took biopsies of all areas and we would know in 10 days the results. He also stated that she had stage 4 endometriosis and needed surgery ASAP.
I never questioned him about what that old CA125 blood test showed. I actually never even mentioned the word 'cancer' I just stayed in peace and continued to watch her go down hill. She had to wait for Medi-cal to approve her surgery, her doctor got a second opinion and this doctor is top rated here where we are so they immediately approved her for a complete hyesterectomy.
Well we waited and waited for them to call her and let her know when to come into the hospital. Now we are at the end of May........she's still bleeding, still vomiting, still having diarreah nothing has changed and she has lost 20 pounds.......I continue to pray and believe God's Word.
Now we are at the end of June........FINALLY I got antsy and I called and did some yelling! The woman stated that she had lost my daughter's records but had just located them and she needed to be at the hospital on June 26 for pre-admission......her surgery would be on 7/1.
Terry, here was a 24 year old woman, stage 4 endometriosis, 2 CA 125's that showed a rare form of ovarian cancer, a laprascopy that confirmed this doctors diagnosis and she goes into surgery 90 days after what I felt all hell broke loose and he does the total hyesterectomy and scrapes a whole lot of tissue off eveything that he was leaving and after 3 hours she's in her room.
He comes in, he's sick like a dog, said the surgery was a success and he will have the pathology reports in 10 days she can get the results on her 2 weeks check-up and we will discuss treatment options. She goes in for her check-up on 7/15 and she's YES still bleeding even more than before....however, what he has to say was worth all the gold in fort knox......
He said, she's free of any cancer, not even a single floating cell. He said he really cannot explain this and if he would not have the test to confirm this he would have thought he mis-diagnosed her! She's not going to need chemo or radiation.....and all she will have to do is take a single dose hormone for the rest of her life but she was good to go! I could not speak anything but YES you got it THANK YOU JESUS!
She's 36 pounds lighter but she wanted to loose about that and she now is the glowing picture of health!
SO MY SWEET BROTHER I SAID ALL THAT TO SAY THIS! HE'S ABLE TO CARRY YOU THROUGH NO MATTER WHAT THE WORLD MAY DO!
And your victory is a triumphant one! I am praying and thanking God for He surely has you in His hands! We will walk this through and be there for you!
Hallelujah! Praises to the King!
Love and Hugs,
CeCe |
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| July 29, 2008 |
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| This is awesome brother!! I can feel your faith leaping off the computer screen. I was given a message from God last year titled "Defining Moments" and spoke along the same lines as what you are ministering here. This trial is just another opportunity for a testimony and right now your character is being defined by your faith in God. You've already won!! The fight is fixed! The devil and his manifestation of sickness is already defeated!! |
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| July 29, 2008 |
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| I know some how..I know some way you're gonna make it. No matter what the test..whatever comes your way you're gonna make it.. with Jesus on your side things will work out (more than fine) You're gonna make it.. LOL! I thank God for His healing virture that is penertrating every part of you body.. Love you T |
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