Sorry to have kept you all waiting on this news, but I had treatments last week and it has taken a while to shake them off. I did get good news from the doc last week. I was talking with the office manager and doc came and handed me a report from the lab. He had circled the tumor marker most recently taken and it had dropped all the way down to 42.6. That is a little more than half of what it was when we started in January which was 89. So, as miserable as these treatments may be they are working. Continue to pray as these are the same treatments that worked so well last year and suddenly stopped. Before we knew what had happened the cancer had begun to grow again. Please continue to pray.
Another challenge is on the rise besides the cancer. Dr. Huh wanted to give me sick leave and continue to pay me my regular salary. Well the corporate office of our medical group found out and they told him that he couldn't do it that way and that he would have to process me through the corporate disability program. So we are processing all of the paper work for disability. As many of you may know disability only pays 60% of salary and it takes 30 days for it to take affect. So we are facing 30 days of no salary and only 60% of salary when we do get paid. Well, that looks pretty grim at first, but when I look back at how God has provided in the past I knew that He would do no less for us now. I went home and told Tana the deal, she began to worry, but I reminded her of what God has been doing for us for many years now and that we can continue to count on Him today. Well, He has already begun to move and we are assured of His hand of provision in these matters. We don't know how long this will last, but I'm praying for a very short term situation.
Dr. Huh and the office manager told me that they never intended for this to happen and that they feel just terrible about it. This was my opportunity to explain to them about how God has always cared for us and He will do no less through this. As long as we are faithful to do all that is asked and required of us He will do all that is needed to provide. I said "please do not spend time worrying about us. Let's spend our time finding ways to solve the problem and searching for the direction in which God is trying to lead us." That put us all at ease and they were able to see that we trust God in every aspect of our lives. I'm tempted to believe that God is not only showing Himself to us, but also to Dr. Huh and his staff.
We thank you all so much for your love and prayers. It is so good to read your responses on the blog. Keep the prayers coming. As you can see, this situation is bigger than we may ever know on this side of glory. God, I believe, has a plan for many through all of this. It's not just about the Brokerings. The next time you pray for us think of how great the picture may be and know that God is using you and your intercession to accomplish things of spiritually epic proportions. It also helps to think that I could be healed and live happily ever after.
I want to thank Scott and Michelle Ice for traveling over 2 hours to visit and take us to dinner last Saturday. It was so encouraging and we had a wonderful and refreshing time. God bless you for your sacrifice and love for us. We needed it.
Love and thanks,
Warren and family
5 comments:
Warren and Tana, God is faithful and true to all who believe. We are thrilled that He is providing for you in finances and health, but more importantly in Trust, Faith and Grace. He will continue to be there through all as only He knows the outcome of any of this. Today we found that Dave has had his tumor marker drop over 50% since a change in medication. It's amazing to know that God can and does work in two different locations. Many prayers continue for you from this couple.
Dave and Sharon Rist
1 Peter 1:3-9
We heard about this latest development from Ann, and we have been praying for your family. I know sometimes it doesn't seem like much, but it is amazing just how big our God is when we are willing to get out of the way and let Him control!
P.S. Warren, Jackson still prays for you nightly, and still asks when you are going to get better.
Tana and Warren, even though we haven't talked in ages you are always in our prayers! You guys were such an encouragement to us. Thank you for your constant faith in Christ! We love you!
Nate, Amy, and Kamie
We continue to pray for you as well! Thank you for your testimony of faith in God. May He multiply His blessings upon you!
Dear Warren and Tana,
So good to hear good news. Hey, you said something that made me think... you spoke about God blessing as long as you obey - You are the pastor, but I want you to remember His GRACE (we will never deserve) will provide even if you fail! It ain't on you brother - it is all on HIM! I just want you to rest even as you follow. We care about you guys and if there is something specific we could do during this time of need, please let us know!
Ryan and crew
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