Doug and Lila Groth
ECMI
special letter update (2)
Dear friends,
We thank the Lord that Doug’s operation was a complete success. Things couldn’t have gone better. So far there have been no complications. The cancer was removed by taking out a large section of my large intestine. The doctors were able to confirm that the cancer hadn’t spread to other parts of my body. My liver seems to be healthy (this was a big concern). The operation was done by laparoscope so the healing process will go much more quickly than if it had been done by traditional methods. I am now at home, resting and healing and gaining strength for the chemo treatments that are still ahead of us. Again, we thank the Lord, that the worst is already behind us.
We are learning more about the sovereignty of God. We didn’t expect this sickness. We want to completely trust Him. He is in control. He knows why this has happened. He has our best in mind. We are also learning more about God’s overwhelming love for us, shown to us especially through His people. Thank you for standing together with us. Thanks especially for your prayers and the many expressions of loving care that we’ve experienced.
Please continue to pray for complete healing. Pray that we will remember and apply the lessons the Lord is teaching us through all this. Join us in thanking God for the gift of life. May we use this gift to the fullest for His glory.
Doug and Lila