Well Tom, you say count and I say confirm, but either way I am happy to still be speculating on that, rather than having a sure knowledge. At your suggestion, and after some thought, I have repeated the email I sent to the other list for the edification, I hope, of these good list members.
Folks, I would like to take a bit of your time to share the past few weeks with you. I would like you to know of the great blessing I have received. First I am beyond OK, although at first it did not seem that I would be able to say so in such a short time. All of the tests and pathology reports came back in the best possible language. They could not have been better. So Hoo Ray!!! Hoo Ray!!! Hoo Ray for me!!!! On Oct 8th I went in for a routine colonoscopy, I had no symptoms and no reason for any sort of fear. Afterward the doctor told me how lucky I was, that if I had not had the test then I likely would have developed Cancer unknown, and would have been dead in a year. On friday they tried to call me but were unable to reach me until I returned the call on Monday Morning. I was told that the 2cm polpyl that they had taken out was Cancerous. I do not understate it when I say I was a bit scared. Spent a bit of time as I worked that day with tears in my eyes as I thought of all the horrible implications. Monday I had a appt with my regular doctor and scheduled a visit with the surgeon the next day. ***First significant event. That night I was restless and unable to sleep and found myself in prayer. I will not relate the sacred and strong events of that night as I hope to have many more similiar events. I will tell you that God bore witness to me that I was OK, He truly loved me and my family, and that I had nothing to fear as it was not my time to go - even though I expressed a willingness to do so. I NEVER had a moment of concern after that moment. If nothing else had happened in regard to these events this night with my Father in Heaven would have made all else worth it. Can you understand what I am saying? To receive such a witness is worth any price. Tuesday - saw the Surgeon and scheduled Surgery for Thursday mid day. ***Second significant event. I had all my family gather at my home and we told them what was going on with their Father. I have five kids. Three I can brag about with the best of you. They do everything right. Two are a bit of a challenge - and I look for opportunities to testify to them of what is important to me. Family, Church, Priesthood. We had my two worthy sons bless me and then had a family prayer. My kids all organized themselve to cover the children and allow the one couple to proceed with previous plans in spite of Dad not being available. Who was touched most, you ask? Guess who - you are right the two I want to witness to the most. You see, once again, if nothing else had happened in regard to these events save the influence I am able to have on my two problems, it would have been worth it. Can you see how I am blessed? Cat Scan on Wednesday and Surgery on Thursday. All goes well and recovery is remarkable. I went in healthy and did what I was told. I heal quick. ***Third significant event. Simple story - profound meanings. As I was lieing in bed healing in the hospital my wife was making phone calls doing some Visiting Teaching follow up. I must of moved or groaned or something. She wondered if she was bothering me with the sound of the phone calls. The most profound feelings of love and appreciation for this woman came over me and I realized how the exact opposite was true. The sound of HER voice was the healing influence I needed. I have always loved my wife, but for that moment I knew how important she really was to me, Once again this event alone would have made the experience worth the trial. Out of the hospital in four days instead of eight having never really having pain and only a little discomfort. I am doing fine although I do get tired easy. More than I had ever imagined before I know what is meant by being blessed by our trials. The trials and suffering, whether great or as in my case very small, truly do bring the blessing of heaven. I understand more that ever how people say they would never give up the tough experience they have had. I love God, and more importantly I know He loves me. What more could I ask for??? Bless you all, I hope I have not rambled on incessantly. Thanks for your concerns, George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Matkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [ZION] Starts With G > > Don't forget George while you are at it, Tom. I hope that it will be in > the > > good column, > > > > George > > Of course! G is for George. George the good. Or - Good Old George. Yes > Jesus love you. You know that, and not just because the bible tells you so. > Have you shared your recent experiences with this list George? I was trying > so hard to be good and stay under the 5 post minimum on FAIR that I didn't > say there how wonderful it was to hear of your blessings. We know you are > anxious to get up there and count the degrees of glory and any sub kingdoms > for yourself, but it was great to find out that your inevitable has been put > off for a while anyway. > > Tom > ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
