The Lord is testing me

[338RemUltraMag]

Well guys, yesterday I got horrible news, the preliminary check up for my 4 yo Elli is she has cystic fibrosis and will be lucky to live past 30, I have been in a right mess and am so depressed right now. I do not post here often and am not sure what anyone can do, so as of now I am wearing the skin off of my knees praying that the next test comes back negative.

God bless everyone.

[jmort]

Praying for you, your daughter, and your family. I get so angry with satan and our fallen world. Thank God we have our Lord and Savior Jesus and the Holy Spirit. No words will suffice but prayer will help. May God Bless you Brother.
John

[CastingFool]

The Lord never gives you any more than you can handle, 338. I know it's devastating news and almost unfathomable. My oldest and very precious daughter was diagnosed with cancer when she was only 19. She was found to have a cancerous tumor in one of her sinuses. She had one preliminary biopsy, and then underwent a 12 hr operation. We later found out that it was experimental at the time. At any rate, the doctors were able to get all the tumor out, and they did not recommend chemo or radiation. All she had to do was to have an MRI every yr for ten yrs. (She decided to stop the MRI's after 5 yrs) She's been married for 10 yrs, and given us 4 wonderful grandchildren that we love dearly, and they return that love . We attribute the success of the surgery to the Lord and give Him thanks for that. At the time, there were many prayers for strength, comfort and wisdom raised, not only by us, but by our church family. Those prayers were greatly appreciated. The three older granddaughters are being raised in a Christian home, and know the Lord. The oldest, 9, has already read the Book of Revelations. I will pray for you, and meanwhile, just take each day as it comes and enjoy your daughter. The Lord will take care of the rest.

[338RemUltraMag]

Thanks guys, there are excellent people here on CB

[Wayne Smith]

What sounds overwhelming now may sound much less so in 15-20 years. Medical advances are happening so quickly and massively that I would not worry about anything that is that far out. Concentrate on what it means now and how it will affect her life now and in the next five to ten years.

[Bo1]

Joshua,

"May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."

God will test you, but never more than you can bear..... Keep your faith, and keep your head up....
You are in my prayers...

Bo

[aspangler]

My prayers are with you and your family and especially your daughter.

[mhat]

Praying for you and your family. God only chastises His own. Praying for strength, comfort and healing for ya'll. God bled


Mark

[bruce drake]

Wayne Smith comments are exactly what I would have said. The advancements we are seeing everyday in medical science give me hope in knowing that God does have a final design on everything. I will also up my prayers to help alleviate your concerns and that you will see that your daughter still is here with you and will remain a star within your eye forever and a day.

Bruce

[jmort]

"Wayne Smith comments are exactly what I would have said."

That is one beautiful thing, we fight satan on a Spiritual plane, and the doctors/medicine/scientists/researchers fight satan on the temporal plane. I too expect some progress that will blow our minds within the next 10 to 20 years.

[Houndog]

Prayers being offered up.

[Geppetto]

Don't forget that no matter what may happen in the future, you have the here and now to spend with your daughter. Make the most of every day you have with her, and stay strong for her.

Like people have said above, medicine is advancing at an incredible rate and conditions that are dire now, will likely be a short trip to the doctor in the near future. In the meantime we are all praying for you and yours.

[sparky45]

"Wayne Smith comments are exactly what I would have said."

That is one beautiful thing, we fight satan on a Spiritual plane, and the doctors/medicine/scientists/researchers fight satan on the temporal plane. I too expect some progress that will blow our minds within the next 10 to 20 years.

I basically agree, however, I am VERY concerned as to the effects of "O Dumbocare" on Doctors and their research. If it is allowed to stand Medical Care WILL be set back to the 1940-50's.

[338RemUltraMag]

I basically agree, however, I am VERY concerned as to the effects of "O Dumbocare" on Doctors and their research. If it is allowed to stand Medical Care WILL be set back to the 1940-50's.

This was my second thought, honestly this concerns me a lot.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.

[w5pv]

Prayers the the Lord Savior will look after your daughter and her family.Amen

[Gibbs44]

Prayers sent for Elli, you, and the rest of your family.

[North_of_60]

Praying for Elli right now. Good bless you and your family. As a parent I can understand your pain and your fears. It is times like this when we need the body of believers to hold us up in prayer.

I came to this forum to learn about bullet casting, but I joined because of the fellow believers who support each other here. We are with you. Keep us up to date and by doing that you will gently remind us to keep praying.

"His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation." Lu 1:50

Al

[missionary5155]

Good morning
God still works miracles. Will be praying God's desire will be accomplished in all this.
Do remember in all this you will be in contact with numerous individuals who have never met a real Bible practicing person who would share the Gospel in love.
Mike in Peru

[Charlie Two Tracks]

I am indeed sorry to hear of this. I do know the nothing is impossible for God to do. I pray the the next results are negative.

[Wayne Smith]

I basically agree, however, I am VERY concerned as to the effects of "O Dumbocare" on Doctors and their research. If it is allowed to stand Medical Care WILL be set back to the 1940-50's.

Clinical care and research are two different things with very different financial backing. I don't expect to see research suffer much. The application of that research may, though.