Surgery Eve

Today is November 11, 2008. I have filled in alot of what my journey has been so far but so much more has happened. Age and confusion cloud some of my memory and I feel I may have even left some good parts out. What I want to do here is try and list some of the highlights in my life, on this journey so far.....

I attended some Emmaus events a couple of weeks ago and several people came to me just to say "we are praying for you Mike", people I had not spoken too in weeks or months, they knew and were praying.

Got a phone call from a man, a friend of a friend, I didn't even know. He wanted to share anything about his experience with prostate surgery that might help me.

A friend at church came up to tell me he had already been down the road I am turning on to and if he could do anything to help, let him know. He offered to let me read his journal.

I have already gotten many cards and notes from people at church, just lending their support and friendship and assuring me I am in their prayers.

Sunday evening at a Chrysalis Event, Chris Westmoreland came up to me, gave me a big ole Chris hug and said "we are so praying for you". He is such a nice guy.

Preacher have been praying for me....Rick, Jimmy Howard, Bob Jack, Gail Montgomery, Bird McCormick, Patience Brumley, Chris W. and others Im sure I dont even know.

Ive been told I am on prayer lists from Beulaville, NC to Ocoee, Florida to Dallas, Texas and countless points in between. Prayer is a mighty powerful thing.

This morning....what an incredible outpouring of love and support. Our regular Tuesday morning breakfast meeting for bible study and prayer....we filled up the who room...14 people - my family of friends were there to pray for me, pray with me, hug me, encourage me and yes, even cry with me. Yes, Donna Stroupe and Ronna Privette and Brenda ALL got up and came to breakfast, just for me ! What a great feeling. It is difficult at times to accept so much love and support. I do much better on the giving side than being on the recieving side. It is just one bright star in a sky full of stars, blessings that God gives me, has given me for no other reason than he just loves me and has put these wonderful people in my life to show it on His behalf.

Later today I go for my pre-op visit with the hospital and begin the "purge". I am so not looking forward to that part but by tomorrow this time, I wont even care !