Covid and Cancer

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cdan2

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I'm going to write this in 2 parts because, as the title suggests there are 2 parts.

Part 1: I was recently hospitalized with Covid. I went unvaxed and unmasked among some serious anti people for 2 years, ever since this hit. I am neither pro nor anti either, but neither did I worry. I have DNR/AND orders in place due to other serious health issues. During my recent Covid hospitalization I actually invoked those DNR orders once when it looked like I might not make it; essentially telling them (through my pain and gasps for air) if I go down, the orders stand as written. Let me die. In that moment I was at peace, because a few years ago when I wrote those orders I started praying if I ever had to invoke them God would grant me peace, grace, and courage to face whatever comes. He did just that.

There were numerous other blessing to come out of that experience. One was lieing in that cool hospital room I should have been in AGONY due to one of my conditions. Day 3 when I started regaining some of my faculties I sat straight up in bed and praised God because I noticed I was NOT in much pain at all! And the improvement has held ever since, praise God! It was also a witness to hospital staff and my family, many of who are not saved. But through that experience God showed me He is in control; He is the Great Physician; and He is the One I can trust with my life and my soul!

Part 2: immediately after being released for the Covid I had an MRI and it showed I have cancer. But I am at peace with that as well. In fact, I just updated my DNR orders, and you'd better believe I still pray for grace when my time comes! Over a month now, and I am still waiting for an appointment for a PET Scan to see how far it has spread. Then I'll have to make an appointment with an Oncologist to discuss it and make a plan going forward. If it can be easily dealt with without chemicals, I will. If not I'll ask for paliative care when the time comes and let it take its course. Not how I'd choose to go (I'm still hoping for a massive heart attack to end it quick- please God). I watched my sister die of cancer, and it was not pretty. But I am good with it, either way. When I pray about it I typically just ask God to be Himself in it. He after all has my and others best interests at heart. My life is His anyhow- that is the covenant we made when we accepted Jesus (who is God). I trust Him to do what is best for me; and what would be the best witness to those I love. BUT He is faithful and good! Look at His timing in giving me Covid; His mercy in granting me all the numerous blessings I got from it! I don't sweat even over the delays in our healthcare where I am, because one of the great blessings from Covid was His timing allowing me to experience that and His blessings just IMMEDIATELY before my cancer diagnoses! God is good; me, I'm just sick ... but ok with that (other than getting frustrated with my memory, brain fog, chronic pain, lack of sleep, clumsiness, and ...). That said, I'm ready for that heart attack any time, Lord! :LOL: j/k

Anyone wishing to pray for me, know I covet those prayers. But just pray God will be God! And pray for me that I will have the strength, the faith, and the calm that only the Spirit can give, whatever the outcome.

In Christ, Dan
 
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You are an awesome God,one who cares for the sparrow that falls to the ground!
Lord you hear this humble request and I pray you grant it.
May your arms be open to catch this soul should you call Brother Dan on home.
Thank you that he has peace,give him strength to abide by his choice.
Jesus wrap him in your presence with love and calm that only you can give.

Lord my brother has committed himself unto you,so let it be.

I'm your grace and understanding ,Jesus
 
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Your positive attitude shows through your post. God is with you all the way. Hugs and prayers sent your way.
 
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@cdan2 Be of good courage. God has shown you through the experience of covid that He is able to do the same with your cancer. Physicians and doctors are not the answer. God is the one who heals us.

I have links of ENT specialist which speak on the subject why do we get sick and he addresses all the aspects of the human the physical as well as the spiritual side. Because many physicians only look at the symptoms but never address the patient to look at the spiritual aspects of their lives. What happened in their lives? How is their relationships with family? When did the sickness occur and what happened in your relationships at the same time.

I pray God will give you the necessary wisdom and grace. Stay strong in the Lord.
 
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BeALamp

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Don't totally discount medical assistance for your cancer. God works in many ways! If God suddenly gives us inspiration or knowledge of what we have not learned, he can certainly guide a scientist or doctor in the same way.
There's an old tale of a man who's house was flooding,so he got onto his high porch. A rafter came by and offered to rescue him. No thanks, said the man, God will save me. The water continued to rise.. so he went up to the 2nd floor. Someone in a canoe came by and offered to rescue him. The man said, 'No thanks, God will save me.' The water continued to rise. The man got onto his roof. A helicopter hovered and the pilot yelled that he'd send a rope down for the man to climb up. "No,' said the man. God is going to save me!" The water continued to rise, and the man drowned. He got to heaven and asked,"God, why didn't you save me?" God replied, " I sent you a raft, a canoe and a helicopter."
Pray over your decision, and listen for the answer.
 
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cdan2

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Yes, I know that story. It almost happened to Noah, the difference being he really WAS doing what God told him!

I haven't discounted modern medicine. But here we are weeks later and I still cannot get in for a PET Scan to see how far it has spread. Saw my doctor yesterday, and he is getting angry at them (which if you knew me you'd realize just how backwards it is that everyone else around me is getting angry and upset while I am calm about it all). Also I cannot do the usual things medicine does to cure cancer. Too long a story, you'll just have to take my word for that. But no matter. I've seen 1st hand what those treatments do to people, and I'll take quality of life over quantity any time.
 
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cdan2 said:
I'm going to write this in 2 parts because, as the title suggests there are 2 parts.

Part 1: I was recently hospitalized with Covid. I went unvaxed and unmasked among some serious anti people for 2 years, ever since this hit. I am neither pro nor anti either, but neither did I worry. I have DNR/AND orders in place due to other serious health issues. During my recent Covid hospitalization I actually invoked those DNR orders once when it looked like I might not make it; essentially telling them (through my pain and gasps for air) if I go down, the orders stand as written. Let me die. In that moment I was at peace, because a few years ago when I wrote those orders I started praying if I ever had to invoke them God would grant me peace, grace, and courage to face whatever comes. He did just that.

There were numerous other blessing to come out of that experience. One was lieing in that cool hospital room I should have been in AGONY due to one of my conditions. Day 3 when I started regaining some of my faculties I sat straight up in bed and praised God because I noticed I was NOT in much pain at all! And the improvement has held ever since, praise God! It was also a witness to hospital staff and my family, many of who are not saved. But through that experience God showed me He is in control; He is the Great Physician; and He is the One I can trust with my life and my soul!

Part 2: immediately after being released for the Covid I had an MRI and it showed I have cancer. But I am at peace with that as well. In fact, I just updated my DNR orders, and you'd better believe I still pray for grace when my time comes! Over a month now, and I am still waiting for an appointment for a PET Scan to see how far it has spread. Then I'll have to make an appointment with an Oncologist to discuss it and make a plan going forward. If it can be easily dealt with without chemicals, I will. If not I'll ask for paliative care when the time comes and let it take its course. Not how I'd choose to go (I'm still hoping for a massive heart attack to end it quick- please God). I watched my sister die of cancer, and it was not pretty. But I am good with it, either way. When I pray about it I typically just ask God to be Himself in it. He after all has my and others best interests at heart. My life is His anyhow- that is the covenant we made when we accepted Jesus (who is God). I trust Him to do what is best for me; and what would be the best witness to those I love. BUT He is faithful and good! Look at His timing in giving me Covid; His mercy in granting me all the numerous blessings I got from it! I don't sweat even over the delays in our healthcare where I am, because one of the great blessings from Covid was His timing allowing me to experience that and His blessings just IMMEDIATELY before my cancer diagnoses! God is good; me, I'm just sick ... but ok with that (other than getting frustrated with my memory, brain fog, chronic pain, lack of sleep, clumsiness, and ...). That said, I'm ready for that heart attack any time, Lord! :LOL: j/k

Anyone wishing to pray for me, know I covet those prayers. But just pray God will be God! And pray for me that I will have the strength, the faith, and the calm that only the Spirit can give, whatever the outcome.

In Christ, Dan
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Hey, Dan. I enjoyed your post. I've been ill and in pain for years. I'm facing a difficult situation at the moment and reading this has reminded me that He is in control and that whatever I must face, He will be there with me and see me through it.
If the situation arises, I don't want to be revived, either, though there was an incident where they were not able to revive me. I saw Jesus and then my heart started beating again. A mixed blessing. Bless you, brother! - Truman.
 
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Thank you for sharing, I have had encounters with those who have gone before as well.
 
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cdan2

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Well, the doc got after scheduling. His nurse says I should hear back from them "soon" ...
 
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I'm waiting for my phone to ring right now! I did get a pre-call call, though. Lol
 
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cdan2

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Oblio said:
I'm waiting for my phone to ring right now! I did get a pre-call call, though. Lol
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Gotta luv them "pre-call calls!"

The doc must have more clout than me (go figure, huh?). I go in for my Pet Scan tomorrow.
 
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