Indescribable!

From the highest of heights
to the depth of the sea,
creations revealing your majesty.
From the colours of fall,
to the fragrance of spring,
every creature unique in the song that it sing,
all exclaiming.....

Indescribable! Uncontainable!
You placed the Stars in the sky
and you know them by name,
you are amazing God!
All powerful! Unattainable!
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim,
you are amazing God....

Who has told every lightening bolt where it should go?
Or see heavenly storehouses laid en with snow?
Who imagined the sun and gives Sources to its light?
Yet conceal es it to bring us the coolness of night?
None can fathom...

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Indescribable uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name,
You are amazing God,
Incomparable, unchangeable,
You see the depths of my heart and you love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God....

Mike and I gazed out of the window of the plane we were on this evening, totally overwhelmed and grateful, for the outcome of our visit to MD Anderson. We were totally stunned! Even still, Mike hasn't been able to fully grasp, or process what happened. Honestly, we had guarded our hearts as much as we possible could, preparing to hear the worst possible news. And yet, the mighty, awesome hand of God, worked a miracle right before our eyes.

It is "protocol" that every decision made in the gastrointestinal department be passed by a committee of surgeons and doctors every Tuesday, usually following an exam. Yet there we were, on a Wednesday, with them not only telling us there was a possibility of surgery, but within minutes consent forms were in front of us, with a surgery date set, of September 2, 2008. No committee meeting. No bad news! What an Amazing God!

We will be leaving Thursday, August 28th, heading back to MD Anderson, and we've been told to prepare to be there 3-4 weeks, although the surgeon said, 8 days in the hospital, 8 days in the Houston area, is the usual.

The plan is to go in to see if what is left of the tumor is connected to the main artery. Radiologists have been taking different, special angles of this tumor to try and see where it actually is. They believe they see a gap and believe it's possible to remove the tumor. The plan is to remove just under 50% of Mike's liver. Most of the right lobe and parts of the left, trying to remove any damaged by chemotherapy. They will also do stint removal and reconstruction surgery of Mike's bile ducts, using intestine. The surgeon and his assistant sounded and appeared completely confident of surgical success. Of course, risk is there due to the liver's ability to bleed...plus Mike's mild heart condition (fluid around heart). But Mike and I are completely confident God is in complete control and the doctors are the best in their field.

We wouldn't be where we are today without everyone of you on your knees on our behalf. You have been a tremendous blessing to us and know we will have your continued prayers and support.

Prayer Request:

#1 For Mike to remain healthy and infection free leading up to surgery.

#2 For Mike's safety through this procedure...his lungs, his heart, bleeding, etc.

#3 Strength for me and protection with my health.

#4 For our family's peace of mind. The children will likely not be able to go, and we know this will be incredibly difficult for them here, when we are there.

#5 That details on travel, housing arrangements, etc. will come together easily in the short week we have to get things ready.

Again, thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for all that you have done for us, and thank you for praying us to Houston, and home safely!

"The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God, my Strength, in whom I will trust." Psalm 18:2