I think of what it must be like for Rick these days and I am so proud of how he embraces each one. This causes me to rise up on wings of eagles. It is so beautiful when GOD uses that of a tender and wearied man to strengthen and encourage love to do more. I find myself altered by this very hard thing, unable to go to or even visit for any length, a place of distress, but to rest in grace, for which I deserve not. Rick and I pray often for the LORD to continue to fill us with His peace. He is and has been faithful in His promise-"Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to GOD. And the peace of GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in CHRIST JESUS." Phil.4:6. You never know when something big and crazy is about to change your life in a major way for a time, maybe forever...but, it is comforting to know that GOD knows and if you're paying attention, He may even give you a sign. He did for us, with Rick and the cancer; He called on the phone to let me know---Well, actually, He had The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society call the house....asking for Rick Lange....no message, "..we'll call back.."......the morning of Rick's very first pre-diagnosis appointment back in March, however, Caller ID reveals all. You can imagine what was racing through my mind--we hadn't even been to Dr. Mahmmod's yet; so a little unsettled, I reached Rick at work and told him about the call. He assured me he had no idea. [They] continued to call for about 10 days straight asking for Rick, refusing to leave a message. Finally, the day came when [they] decided to ask for me..hmmm, OK, "..yes, this is she..?" .."What?..campaign for you?..uh, ya!" So, this is how GOD is. He knew. He gives us a little bit to chew on-- a little bit at a time. Some may call this coincidence; we say NO WAY! GOD has prepared us from Day One to accept and endure beyond what we could ever imagine and He continues to daily. His grace is more than sufficient! We continue to pray everyday to be under His mercy and grace.
Today is closing soon and we are grateful for answered prayers. NO MORE HICCUPS! YES!! Thank You, GOD!! And thank you, Kyra...thank you, Brady...thank you, Dad..thank you, Google.... thank you, IT'S OVER! Seriously! Those things were a nightmare! Poor Rick! But truthfully, he thanked the LORD for his hiccups yesterday. Of all the side effects and healing we are praying against and for, hiccups he can handle.
Today he is completely off all chemo drug and steroid, Dexamethasone--at least for this month. It was a more difficult day for him. His appetite has decreased some, he has developed heartburn (now taking Prevacid), pain in his shoulders and continued anxiety. He also seems to be suffering from lack of restful solid sleep. All of these which are side effects from the drugs or from coming off one or more of.
My hope is that you will join us in thanking GOD for all His goodness, the things known and unknown, in your life and in ours, for His love and His perfect plan in all things, and for His precious Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Lastly, and certainly not least, please join us in asking the LORD for His continued peace and strength, perseverance to endure, patience in suffering while we wait on Him.
Also, equally needed prayer for protection against any infection and noted side effects.
We ask that GOD prepare Rick physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally as we look toward Round 2 coming July 6th.
Boldly, we ask GOD for complete healing of the cancer in Rick's body.
Thank you again and again for your emails, cards, meals, calls, texts and many prayers. You have no idea what these simple, yet very special and generous gifts mean to Rick and to our family.
A Balloon can not rise without helium; thank you for being just that- TO HIM BE ALL THE GLORY!
Life & peace,
For He is worthy~
Dana
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