Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father!
Thank You Father!! Thank You, thank You, thank You!!
What a wonderful Blessing You’ve given us Lord… Such a beautiful way to start the weekend!
For those who follow our conversations and don’t know the source of my joy Father, please indulge me while I explain.
A couple months ago, we had Jonathan in for his yearly check-up with his pediatrician. It was a routine visit, but due to his complicated medical situation (Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis), doctor’s appointments always place some concern in our hearts. For the most part, everything went quite well; nothing obviously scary to report. Then the doctor examined some new “growths” that had popped up on him over the last year; up went the red flags, and down went our spirits. She labeled them as “suspicious”, and indicated that we should have them looked at by Jonathan’s oncologist as soon as possible. We tried of course to stay optimistic, but the seed of worry had been sown all the same.
The oncology visit didn’t yield much in the way of answers either, but added another round of “concerns” and a referral to a pediatric dermatologist for a specialized examination and if necessary, treatment and surgical intervention. The oncologist did however, indicate that the possible skin involvement was all that appeared out of the ordinary at the moment, and that all his other tests and scans looked perfectly normal. That news certainly eased our fears a bit, but based on past experience with this disease, our guard was still up nonetheless.
Today, Jonathan went to see the dermatologist.
They’re moles Father… All perfectly normal, and nothing to be concerned about. But You already knew that, didn’t You? 🙂
Please forgive my doubts Lord… I know he’s in Your hands no matter what, and I’m so thankful for that. But each time we have the specter of this disease rear it’s gnarled claws, it takes our hearts back to that terrifying time of uncertainty and fear, when the possible loss of our son was very real. And while I realize Lord, that this life is temporary and simply a step towards Your Eternal Kingdom, Shannon and I are selfish in that we love this little boy dearly, and very much want him to remain with us for as long as You’ll permit.
Apparently, that’s Your desire for the moment as well… And I thank You from the bottom of my heart for that Blessing!
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
~Phather Phil
P.S. September is Histiocytosis Awareness Month. To learn more about this life threatening disease, and what you can do to help in the search for a cure, please visit : http://www.histio.org.
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Every doubt we have just gives Him another opportunity to prove Himself more and increase our trust and Faith in Him. I love the joy I hear in your written words today :)Rejoicing with you… such good news!
Amen Heidi! and thank you! It was a wonderful way to start the weekend, and we’re very thankful. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. JESUS WEPT ! Prayers to you Phil and for your dear wife and son. I know this feeling all too well have a husband and daughter who both have disabilities. ONE DAY AT A TIME…enjoy each moment.
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers! One thing about having a child with a serious and incurable disease, you absolutely do learn to savor every single moment… God is so good!
Have a Blessed Day!
Wow! What an encouraging report! We rejoice with you and your family upon this news and in the awesome God that we serve! Blessings!
Thank you Lindsay!! He truly has Blessed us in so many ways!
Have a Blessed Day!
Saying many thanks to God for your good news!
Thank you Jean! We are as well! 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!
Awesome report! I know you’re celebrating in great measure this day. Celebrating with you all…
peace~elaine
We are indeed Elaine, and I thank you for your joy along with us! God is so good!
Have a Blessed Day!
What a great report! God is bigger than all our fears and He wants us to trust Him, no matter what. Many blessings, Phil!
Thank you Lisa! He is absolutely bigger than any crisis we can face!
Have a Blessed Day!
Phil, very thankful for the good report! I can only imagine how difficult it is to continually put this back in the Lord’s hands each time you head to the doctor. Glad that He is in control and is always there to comfort you and your family. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so very much Eileen! We’re so thankful for every Blessing He grants us, but yes, it can be difficult to hold on to that thanks when these issues rear up. Thankfully, God knows our hearts, and stays with us all the same. 🙂
Have a Blessed Day!