More than a Word

Yesterday I went to the doctor. I have had a growth of some kind right beside my eye for about 2 months. It grew pretty rapidly and I knew I needed to check into it. Because of other things we needed to get done, Ron and the younger 2 took me to the doctor and waited in the waiting room. When the doctor came in and took a look she said, well I think it is a wart, but we'll need to do a biopsy to be sure. "A What?"

Biopsy -that word has taken on new meaning in the last 2 months. We've been through biopsies. There was just something in that word that scared me. I'm honestly not worried about results of sending a wart to the lab, but I'll admit, that word threw me. The doc explained what would happen and then stepped out to leave me with my thoughts - not good.

In that moment I felt so alone. Then I heard Maddie. Probably not a great thing, because the waiting room was a little ways from my exam room, but I heard her little screech of excitement. "I'm not alone". Not only is my family with me, but Jesus reminded me in that moment that He was with me. I can't imagine how people get news like we have recently gotten with mom and don't know Jesus. Oh, I know it happens, but how lonely it must be to walk this road of life without the Creator of the Universe.

Ron preached last night at our Ash Wednesday Service on how we have to endure some things (sometimes painful) to get the end results we want and God wants for us. My minor set back was hearing the word biopsy and then the numbing shot and removal of an unwanted piece of skin. Now it is gone and only a band-aid remains.

When I went to the lobby some friends were waiting there. He has had skin cancer and was struggling again. He commented (after Eli's long questioning of the band-aid) that at least it was just one spot.

That's right. I heard that word biopsy and then let my mind wander in my own self pity, but it's just one spot and Jesus is still on the Throne. Even if the results are less than perfect and not what I'm expecting.

Praise the Lord that even though we go through trials and struggles and things in life and with our families - Jesus still remains King of Kings and Lord of Lords - UNCHANGING!