"give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1Thessalonians 5:18
Every week I sit and stare at a blank screen for what seems like forever. What can I say that will capture your attention? How can I be "clever" this week? "Please, Lord, bring to mind the things I need to share with our ministry partners." Tonight is no different. I started this at 9:00, and it is now 9:34, and up until 9:33, my screen was blank. It has been a hard week, and nothing cute and clever comes to mind...just the thought of how thankful I am that I serve a sovereign God; a God who is in control, who lets nothing touch me without his knowledge and permission. I am thankful that he works his purposes out in my life, even in the difficult circumstances. Aren't you? What an awesome God we serve!!!
The results from my biopsies did not come back as I had wished. Both spots turned out to be skin cancer. I went to get my stitches out on Friday, but they had not healed enough. I took my results for the doctor to look at, and she said that unfortunately it meant I would have to get all of the spots on my skin cut out and biopsied. So far she has found 5 more. Needless to say, I am not looking forward to that! I go back to my dermatologist on Wednesday. Maybe he will have some better news. One praise report is that my skin cancer was just on the surface, so by removing the spots the problem was taken care of according to the plastic surgeon. Thank you, Lord!
We didn't fare any better in the attempt to get my license either. Happy news...I didn't fail the test. Of course, I didn't take it either. When we arrived, there had to have been about a bazillion people in line in front of us. We didn't wait. Monday and Tuesday the offices are closed for Carnaval, and Wednesday I go back to get my stitches taken out and see the doctor. It looks like Thursday will be the next chance to get my license. I'm loving it, because that means I don't have to drive in this crazy traffic. Darryl, on the other hand, is not too happy about waiting another week for me to get my license!
We also gave a praise report about finding a couple to run the guest house while we are working with the Asbury team. Unfortunately, we are not sure if that is going to pan out. We haven't received any confirmation from them yet. Depending on what the doctor says, we might not need them after all. If I have to get the spots removed immediately, I will be here instead of with the team.
My parents were able to visit the church in Nuevo Zapotal, and they decided that replacing the roof was not a possibility for this team. It will be a much bigger project than what this group is prepared to do. We will look for a team that can come and help the church out, but as far as the Asbury team, we are back to doing what we originally planned. The team will be arriving on Saturday. We will meet them on Sunday and begin working on Monday. We can't wait to get to work!
Praise Reports:
- We praise God that my skin cancer was only on the surface.
- Thank you, Lord for a few days with no guests lately. We needed the rest!
- Praise the Lord for such a faithful support team--both prayer support and financial support.
Prayer Requests:
- Please continue to pray for me as I go through this skin cancer process.
- Once again, please pray that I will get my driver's license this week.
- Pray for the Asbury team and the work we will be doing on the two churches (March 14-17); also for our travel safety and health during the week.
- Please pray that the couple will be able to run the guest house while we are gone.
We pray that no matter what your circumstances are this week, you can join us in giving thanks for each thing, knowing that God is in control.
Serving the King,
Kelly, for the Chambers
