Steve's email from [[01.03.14]]

We met with the eye doctor/surgeon this morning to discuss MRI results and options available.

 The doctor said the tumor has grown into the eye and cannot be salvaged. His fear was how deep the tumor had progressed toward the brain (which becomes fatal). He seems to think it is not to the brain but getting close. His recommendation is surgery to remove the tumor on my nose (left-half of my nose) and remove left eye and all tissue around it. This may take place within 2-3 weeks. There is to be another Dr appt next Friday to discuss details after consulting with other surgeons. 

I lose an eye but get to live! The doctors seem to be expediting everything due to the severity of issue. He is also trying to help with resources available to help financially since we do not have insurance. And most of these doctors are not doing the Obamacare program….God is in control of all of this. He knew all about it before I ever did. And since I gave Him my life years ago and haven’t reneged on that deal due to His grace, there is no need to bail now. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth (Ps 121). He is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? (Ps27:1) 

I still want and pray for God to heal my nose, eyes and vision. He said to ask and keep asking (Luke 11:9). I do and encourage you to do the same. And I am to be okay with anything He wants to do, even if I didn’t expect it. He can execute my future much better than I. I have to remind myself how FAR God’s ways are above mine (Is 55:8).

 This battle is going to be in the prayer closet! Thanks for joining me…