Hallelujah

I posted on Facebook and sent out e-mails but I have to say it here:  I have a little tumor!
It is a great thing because it is on my parathyroid.  It COULD BE the key to most of my health issues.  I do know it has been there for at least 6 years.  The blood tests always showed it as a possibility but no one could find it.
On Thursday I went back to the endocrinologist for another check on the thing and the ultrasound tech found it.
I wept.
I am having it out on Tuesday.  I'm counting the hours and minutes.  Maybe this is my chance to get my old life back.
BUT no matter what happens, I know I am loved and I know there are always second and third chances for the children of God.  We are never left in the cold to die: no matter how much it may feel that way.
Lord, I am grateful today.  I pray that you are with me this week in a palpable way.  Reach out to me through the hands of the surgeon and the staff that will care for me.  Surround me, oh Lord, in your love and peace.
Amen.