March 5, 2006: Sunday - Family Support: "General Sue Be Healing"

As is usual for LDS faithful on the first Sunday of each month, Rex and I fasted and prayed today. No food or water for two meals. My special request was that I’d be able to ‘see’ how my tumor was being taken care of for in my Prayer to Heavenly Father, I’d specifically asked that the tumor either shrink measurably or test out to be benign upon surgery. I was having a hard time seeing either alternative as I meditated with the hypnosis cd.

I did receive an answer today. It came in the form of an impression. The tumor would be taken care of in Heavenly Father’s own way. That way will be different from either way I’d prayed for. The reason is, wondrously, the doctors have something to learn!

I bore my testimony in Sacrament. I told them that I’d been given some unique promises in the blessings I’d received. One was about the involvement of family and friends – how much their support, etc. would help me. I testified that since this has come to pass as there hasn’t been hardly a day that has gone by that I haven’t received a phone call, email, or card (often 2-3) from well-wishers. It’s been truly awesome and such an immeasurable blessing.

Later this evening, Sue and I were on the Family Chat. I still haven’t gotten out to my sisters my Title of Liberty but I told Sue she was one of my ‘generals.’ We even gave her a title: Gen. Sue Be Healing.

I thanked Sue for the card she’d sent by snail mail. The poem was very touching and uplifting. The inscription she wrote inside the card read, “I think of you often and hope that you find that God’s love brings you comfort and great peace of mind. And always remember I really do care – If you think I can help, please just call. I’ll be there.” Sue signed it: “My prayers are with you also. Love, Susy & Billy.” Her message and the poem’s are truly cherished and treasured.

You Are Never Alone
By Emily Matthews

There’s a wonderful peace in just knowing
that God never leaves us alone.
And whether we feel He is with us or not,
He loves us and calls us His own.

His Word is our hope, and our comfort;
a refuge when life brings our way
Those times we need wisdom and guidance
and strength to sustain us each day.