MODERN DAY MIRACLES!!
I would have to say the last couple of days have once again promised to be very challenging...but that is not the end of the story!!
As you know we checked Gary into the hospital yesterday due to some symptoms that indicated he may have a totally blocked bowel. He did not it was still a partial block....Praise the Lord...are you with me? Ok, so last night Gary was visited by the surgeon who was part of the hospital team when Gary was first diagnosed. He is a very nice man and part of the reason we were compelled to return to the Desert Hospital when we found ourselves afraid Gary might need surgery. Anyway,last evening after I left the hospital he met with Gary and when they were done Gary decided to allow the doctor to put a permanent colostomy bag in and a port to drain the fluids in his abdomen.
I received an early morning text from Gary so I got in the car and traveled to the hospital wondering what he was going to tell me, what was so important to tell me. When I got to the hospital Gary told me had decided to have the surgery recommended by the surgeon. I was floored, my spirit leaped in me saying this was not the right decision, but Gary seemed convinced it was.
I met my sister in-law and we had coffee, we talked and I cried, I have to tell you I was not thinking about how God was working...I was thinking this was a very serious decision and we were making it without counsel...anyway you know how goes I was not praying not praising....I was full worrying and I was scared. BUT YOU ALL WHERE PRAYING!!!!! Ask me how I know?
While sitting with my sister in-law Shery, I text Gary, saying I was coming back to the hospital to talk about his decision, his response was that he was tired and would talk about it later. Several minutes passed and and I got another text from Gary saying to call him, ASAP. I was terrified, that can't be good, can it? I called him and he said, " Come and get me I am checking out." I was in shock I hung up and started driving to the hospital, what happened, just an hour ago Gary was determined to have surgery at this hospital and he was going to stay there until the surgery was preformed. I arrived to Gary's room and he explained to me that his nurse from the morning shift came and he told her what he came to the hospital for and what he decided to do, he said she looked him straight in the eyes and said, "YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW!!!" Really on my gosh!!!!! God you are so good, you hear the pleas or your people, you show up through a middle aged blonde nurse, who loves to talk!!! There was little doubt left in Gary's mind that he better go! So off we went, we went home. Dr. Winkler has worked tirelessly with us today stabilizing Gary we are so grateful for him and his tireless efforts. Gary is home, he is on a liquid diet and I am making bone soup today!!! It has amazing healing proprieties! His spirits have gotten better throughout the day, he has had contact with several of the men he has been in the trades with here as were are selling our home in Palm Springs and moving home to Santa Cruz, tears are rolling down my cheeks as I realize how good God has been to us the last few months, that he showed us a way to move home, we are both so excited and ready!
If God shows us that Gary needs to have surgery it is Gary's wish to have the surgery at UCSF, they are well known for the kind of surgery he would require, and then of course recover at HOME....YES>>>HOME SANTA CRUZ!!
Thank you for your prayers, they are so needed, coveted and ANSWERED!!!!!!!!!
We love you...each and everyone!!!
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Praising God with you and asking for His continued Guidance in regards to having surgery or not. Thank you Lord for the home in Santa Cruz. Work out every detail of this move as only You can. Amen
All I can say is "Oh WOW!" What is that huge lump in my throat???? Praise GOD!
Just because your miracle doesn't look like the one you were asking for doesn't mean it's not the one you've been waiting for. Go Gary Go!!!
I am so inspired my you Aunt Dawn, your faith is such an example. Happy to hear you are moving home, being by the ocean seems like a healing thing for uncle Gary for sure. My love and prayers to you both, keep hanging in there. 💛💛💛
Wow that is such a blessing. We know God works in amazing ways but we are always so impressed when he shows us again and again He is in control. Blessings to you and Gary, and can't wait to see you in Santa Cruz. Wow Praise God. We will continue to pray and pray and pray.
So great to hear that God is moving. I will continue to pray for you Gary, and I'm really sad that you are moving, but I know it's something you want. I know I'll see you again. You've been a real blessing to me. Not just in your talent but your great attitude and the way that Jesus shines through you. God bless you!
Yippee! You guys are coming home! Also excited about UCSF. Krista Bertetta and her youngest daughter Alisha have just finished w treatment for cancer(Alisha) and surgeries for the cancer gene (krista). I'm sure Krista could give you a lot of info!
"Blessed be the Lord, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him." Psalm 28 Rejoicing with you!
So glad for the news Dawn. God does work in mysterious ways His wonders to perform. Have been praying extra for you since Nelda shared with me you were moving back to Santa Cruz. I feel you are very wise to go to UCSF. I have had a number of procedures done there, the most recent in April. It is one of the best hospitals in the world with GREAT doctors. I can't say enough for the care I received. Looking forward to having you home. Love to the both of you and extra prayers.
YEA!!!! You're coming back home! Thank you, Lord. I have a close friend, Gary Mitchell, who had his cancer treated and surgery in SF. He was really impressed with the care and his doctor there. I drove him up a few times, from Monterey Co. Let me know if you would like his MD's info.
Incredible story. I'm glad you are coming home.
Dawn, I am so happy you are returning to Santa Cruz...remember my mom lived with a ostomy bag? We can talk later if Gary feels lead to head that direction. You have been on my heart all day and night...sleep well my sister. Love ya, Connie
Our God is an Awesome God! Thank you for telling us about your thoughts and feelings, this adds to the strengthening of our faith too! So glad you are able to move home and be close to family and UCSF!
Praise the Lord for all his goodness, and for opening and closing doors so you know what to do. Praying for God's continued healing and guidance.
Wow! What an adventure! Gosh, we're going to miss having you all around our neck of the woods. :) Our best (and God's best!!!) to you, your family, and the gals that have been living in your home. I'll miss them, too. :) So glad we can continue to get updates no matter where you are, and glad you'll be "home" and in a cooler clime. :) I am intrigued by "You have to get out of here now!" and would love to know what her thoughts were behind that. :) My friend had to have her belly drained like Gary did, and they wouldn't do it until she was HUGE, and it was a painful process, so the drainage port sounds like something I would go for, but I also understand that all these intrusions into the body leave openings for bad things to invade an already-compromised immune system. Well, we serve the Greatest Healer. May His will be done in and through all of you. :) Love you folks!
Our God is an Awesome God! He is a God of Miracles. "In my journal yesterday I wrote down the quote from Stormie Ormartian August 14 daily thoughts "Having faith breaks down walls in our lives. "By faith the walls of Jerico fell down after they were encircled for seven days." Heb 11:30 The only way we can break down the obstacles that we erect in our lives is by faith in God to do what we cannot! " I must rest on this statement because I do believe it is true. "Miracles happen because people have faith. Not faith in miracles but faith in God, who performs miracles." 8/15 daily thought! I love this! I needed it Thursday and Friday too! God is good!
I'm so excited to have you two home!! God sure works in mysterious ways, opening doors and nudging us through and SLAMMING others shut. As others have said, God is using your very difficult journey to touch the lives of those around you. His love is all encompassing! God truly is good!!
Praises to the Lord for His peace and guidance through this journey and more prayers to you Gary and your entire family for continued praises and all that God brings to you and your family!!! We are in awe of your strength and faith. . Rozanne and Graham
With tears rolling down my face, I thank God for the good news you have shared last week about Gary's feeling better and eating better, and also feeling so very grateful for how our Good Shepherd is leading you along on this journey together. He is showing Himself to be so present in the midst of these very difficult times, a true "shelter in the time of storm" and a Solid Rock. And then, to hear you'll be back in Santa Cruz! More glad news. We love you and continue to pray.