He is NEVER LATE!!!

Something to always remember:  Never doubt in the darkness what God has told you in the light!!

To go with that, a wise woman once told me Jesus did all His teaching down in the valley. You can't stay on the mountaintop forever. Last week I felt I was on the mountaintop. I got the great news that my lymph node test was negative!! I was rejoicing.. But, before I knew it the devil was at work, trying to steal my joy and rejoicing at the good news with, okay, now why are you doing what you are doing? Isn't it a bit drastic for your lump and stage? On and on, it went for a day or so.  I was determined not to lose this fight! Fight, my head said, fight!!

A day or so later, Meg asked me to describe how I was feeling in ten words or less. I said, unsure.... of what Mom?  I told her and she said, Mom, you know God told you what to do right? I said, Yes. She said, then stand on that. You are right, I told her.  Oh, wise daughter!  Sometimes things are easier said than done.
The thoughts kept coming!! The attacks were there!!

We so enjoyed our stay at the campground with Margaret and Roseanna. We took Margaret swimming and she had a blast. The water was very rough so we couldn't go very far. However, she still loved it.

Meagan, Roseanna and I came home on Monday. I had two pre-op appointments. The first one was with Dr. Hahm, the plastic surgeon. He asked if I had any questions and I had a couple. We took care of them and he asked again, anything else? I said I am a little nervous I think is all. He said you would be very unique if you were not somewhat nervous. All are nervous at this point. I left there with all the answers I needed  and headed to the hospital to do the pre-op there.

While waiting to be called, I sat and played games on my phone. After I came out from the registrant's office, there were two ladies sitting in the where I was going to sit. One of them looked at me and asked if I was there to have surgery. I told her yes. She asked me what kind? I shared some of my story with her. Then she began to share hers with me. Another story of someone having a lumpectomy and radiation and the problems that came with it. She experienced several issues with her breast implants because of her having had radiation. I explained that was why I had chosen to do what I was doing--just those things she was explaining although my doctor does not put implants in ladies my age. Thank you Lord! I shared with her how it had been amonth since I was told my biopsy was positive and how the Lord told me on the way home from the biopsy it was going to be cancer and that He would handle it. She got a funly look on her face.
It is so interesting I thought as I went back to the admitting office at what people will share with complete strangers. I told the nurse I must have one of those faces because many people have shared with me over the years very deep hurts and pains.

Finally, I got done there and headed out to finish my day. After Meagan and I got home last night, we were discussing the day and the encounter I had at the hospital. She said, Mom, this morning I was praying that the Lord would give you peace about your decision and take away the doubt. Then at prayer time at school I had them pray for you again. We just smiled and said. Isn't that just how God is?  I had no idea they were praying for me. They had no idea who I would see during the day. HOWEVER, GOD DID!! I say, PRAISE THE LORD!! FOR YOU ARE NEVER LATE OR EARLY, BUT RIGHT ON TIME.

Know that God is omniscient. He knows all things. Only He can set up encounters like the one I had. It was not by chance. We, as Christians, do not believe in chance. We know God has the powers to do what He did for me on Monday. I praise His name.


This  morning I got a call from a couple in the Charleston chapter. They are going to pay for Norm's stay at a hotel close to the hospital. Lord, What a blessing!!


AARONS AND HURS---PRAYER WARRIORS  

Meagan- 9/22, the night before my lymph node surgery: Sept As I'm laying in bed with my sick headache, I'm praying for you. For you to know how brave you are already are. Remember how many times God said to be brave and courageous? The fight you are fighting is not any smaller than the fights they were fighting. Remember He is your refuge. Rest in Him tonight. Your ever present help in trouble. He is Already in the surgery tomorrow and already knows the outcome. He will guide the drs hands and let them find what they need to. And he will be with you tomorrow. You will feel his perfect peace, the one that passes understanding.
Rachel Butler 9/23  This week marks the new year on the jewish calendar. Each year the number of the year carries a theme. This year is 5775. When I was reading about the meaning of that number I immediately thought of you...so I am declaring this over your life! Rach

5775 "Embracing the Sound of the Whirlwind of Heaven & Unlocking Seeds for Your Future!"

We are approaching a tumultuous, but exciting, Head of the Year. In this season of “seeing and watching,” the power of knowing who you are will become very important! How you express your faith in the midst of the tremendous conflicting interchange between Heaven and Earth will become a major issue, in the advancement of the Kingdom of God. We are completing a season of our path leading us through a new door.

In the Hebraic Year 5775, the sound of Heaven permeates your new land. The year ahead looks like a whirlwind. The whirlwind will release seeds to sow for your future. Doors will be blown off storehouses where seeds of our future have been locked up.

Meagan--9/24--"Fix My Eyes" by For King and Country

Hit rewind
Click delete
Stand face to face with the younger me
All of the mistakes
All of the heartbreak
Here's what I'd do differently

I'd love like I'm not scared
Give when it's not fair
Live life for another
Take time for a brother
Fight for the weak ones
Speak out for freedom
Find faith in the battle
Stand tall but above it all
Fix my eyes on you

I learned the lines and talked the talk (everybody knows that, everybody knows that)
But the road less traveled is hard to walk (everybody knows that, everybody knows)
It takes a soldier
Who knows his orders
To walk the walk I'm supposed to walk

And love like I'm not scared
Give when it's not fair
Live life for another
Take time for a brother
Fight for the weak ones
Speak out for freedom
Find faith in the battle
Stand tall but above it all
Fix my eyes on you
The things of Earth are dimming
In the light of Your glory and grace
I'll set my sights upon Heaven
I'm fixing my eyes on you
I'm fixing my eyes on you
I'm fixing my eyes

Love like I'm not scared
Give when it's not fair
Live life for another
Take time for a brother
Fight for the weak ones
Speak out for freedom
Find faith in the battle
Stand tall but above it all
Fix my eyes on you
I fix my eyes on you
I fix my eyes on you

Jeanne --9/24

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YNqo4Un2uZI

Great Song!!

Jaim'e  9/24  Hope you are resting well after Monday! Miss your sweet smile tonight.

Joni 9/24

Hi Yo!  Thinking of you tonight & hoping you're resting well.  We all missed you & Sandy shared your story.  All are praying for you..You're very loved :)  

 Hey, I heard your song for the first time during praise & worship..OMGoodness girl...couldn't help to think about you & what you're going through.  I know that the Lord has been and will continue to be with you through this whole thing. So many scriptures come to mind..."Be still & know that I am God"; Ps 46:10; "Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be in dread of them for I will never leave you nor forsake you" Deu 31:6., etc.

Yolanda, you are a blessing to so many & I hope that you realize that.  Your faith is evident and constant.  I read your blog today..love it! 

Charles Rhodes sends out a JAT and this song was it for 9/24.I love this song, Marjorie had mentioned it last week. It is a Gaither favorite.

The words of the song, "Through it all" are:

Verse one:
I've had many tears and sorrow,
I've had questions for tomorrow,

there's been times I didn't know right from wrong,
but in every situation,
God gave me blessed consolation,
that my trials come to only make me strong.

Chorus:
Through it all,
Through it all,
I've learned to trust in Jesus,
I've learned to trust in God.

Through it all,
Through it all, I've learned to depend upon his word.

Verse three:
I thank God for the mountains,

and I thank Him for the Valley,

I thank Him for the storms He brought me through,
for it I'd never had a problem,
I wouldn't know God could solve them,
I'd never know what faith in God could do.

Lord, as my brothers and sisters face all sorts of situations today, may they learn that whatever situation they need your love, assurance, comfort, peace, joy, etc. for; That, "Through it all," they would trust in Jesus, they would trust in God, they would depend upon your Word, they would come to know that they are your own, that God is the solution, (He's in control), of their situation, and that their faith would be strengthened.

Jennie- Remount  9/25

Good morning Yolanda.

I pray that this finds you well and with the spirit of joy in hope found in Christ Jesus alone.  May your cup run over!  

Lori Brooks  9/25

I just want you to know that I'm praying for you.  I was very surprised when Sandy gave us the news last night.  Many emotions but the fact that you knew this last week and still was able to teach the class?!!  That right there displays your strength and faith.  You are strong.  You will get through this.  God has you in His arms.  I understand we will be taking turns with dinner for your family.  If there is anything else I can do, please let me know.
Take care.  Will be in touch.  Please hurry back!  We will miss you!

Rita/Dee Green-Sisterhood 9/25

Please know that my mother and I are praying for you.  We’re trusting all will go well for you and you’ll come through this situation just fine.  We see this as another road in life’s journey where you’ll experience, without a doubt, God’s presence and care in your life.  We know that you won’t let worry or fear rule, so we won’t say not to do it.  We're praying for your recovery, whether before or after the surgery, let God's healing be!  Be blessed as you rest and recover through all of this. You have the Maker of the Universe as your Dad!

Cynthia Sullivan, my sister... calls or texts every couple of days, checking up.

Ann Marie Drake, my niece, textx every couple of days thinking of you.

Angie, my oldest daughter... texts or calls every couple of days.  

Helen, Marjorie, Rebecca--thanks so much for the emails and checking up on me. Love you!!

Debbie Mathews--continues to call and send emails... sent Philippians 1:3-11 as a prayer she prayed for me. Whew Lord... You are on time!!

Tammy Godwin--thinking of you emails

Looking ahead,  there are eight days to the surgery.  It seems like a year since the news, but it has only been about one month and a couple of days. So much has happened.  I thank all of you for your continued support and love. It is working