Day One Is Done

Gary's first day of radiation is over. I think we were all a little fearful of how he would handle this; it's unknown territory! But it seems to go smoothly, simply, and quickly. Every day will last no more than 45 minutes, except for next Thursday when he takes his chemo as well. He didn't seem to be feeling ill effects of the radiation; he did get a little sick, though, from the pain killers he is currently taking. Please pray he feels better with that.

I wish we could tell you more, but that is really all the new news! Gary is in high spirits, still going to work and praising God every step he takes (almost literally!). He knows God's hand is in this, and we belive in the promise that:

in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose.

God didn't "cause" this cancer; we believe Satan uses diseases like cancer to attack us. But we do know God can use it for His glory. As one of Gary's co-workers said this morning: "Think of all the people Gary touched at the Cancer Center because of this!" And we as Gary's family agree. God has been glorified, and surely people have come to the Lord because of Gary's faithfulness.

We pray for God's quick hand of healing and complete remission of this disease. But, most importantly for my father, he wants God to be seen in every step of this journey we have taken. God has been faithful and has not left our side. And we praise Him eternally because of that.