For background on my condition, read the "May 2003" archive messages.
For those who would like to pray for us, here are some specific requests that we are pleading that the Lord will provide with the coming surgery.
- Skillful removal of tumor and decisions about what to remove and what not to remove with the liver.
- Skillful reconstruction of colon and sewing up of the whole operation
- No complications – no infections, phlebitis, or pneumonia
- Christine’s strength, stamina, and lack of migraines and pain in the coming weeks (she has chronic migraines and pain)
- My perseverance in walking and post-surgery exercises and tolerance of pain
- Quick, thorough recovery to prepare for chemo
- Wisdom of oncologist (and us) as we decide on treatment protocol
- Complete, miraculous, healing.
- Our encouragement in Christ in this trial