Well as I have been sharing in my other thread about my recent eyesight problems I went to an MRI appointment on tuesday this week, and immediately I was sent down to the ER for my results which that in it of itself alarmed me.  So I waited for the ER doctor to give me their preliminary findings and he stated that I had mass (ie. probably a tumor) near the middle of my brain in my right temporal lobe where it is pressing up against a vision receptor (hence my vision problems).  My initial reaction was absolute TERROR!! How does one react when they get news like that?!  So I waited for the Neurologists to come and explain in more detail what is going on and they did not make things much prettier because it was going to be difficult to determine what exactly it was because he said though it looked characteristic to that of a tumor that it could be by an outside chance also possibly be an infection too. The problem was the doctors were concerned about it being so dangereous to biopsy the mass because of its location in the brain also it may be inoperable (I know! that sounds bad but that does not mean untreatable!).  NOW THE GOOD NEWS! it is only about 2.1 CM at its largest point which is quite early in its formative stage.  So we caught it early which makes it more easy to deal with when we start whatever treatment the doctors decide on.  I kind of jumped ahead but the issue about not knowing what exactly it was without a biopsy required me to stay the night at the hospital for tests and scans. I received a spinal fluid tap 16CC's in all  YOW! and in the morning I got a "Mass Spectroscopy" scan  which helps to narrow down what it is based upon the machines ability to sense high speed cell regeneration because Malignant Tumors leave such a pronounced "footprint" if you will to help identify itself because they grow so fast relatively.  That scan was far too detailed for them to give me the results yesterday so they sent me home and are having a panel of specialists  review my case for the best plan of action.

  Whatever the find I know that because the size and type of mass that they say it is most likely to be is quite treatable if not surgically removable.

Needless to say I have been doing alot of prayer and reflection and through a nearly sleepless night in the hospital I kept asking the Lord to heal me and take care of this issue  and just as plain as day tiold me that he was going to see me through this ans that I would live through this and not only that I would be Whole "good as new"   I was so concerned that I may have been making it up so I asked "Is this me or is this you?,  because I do not want to be hearing my voice"  and the Lord replied back "DO, YOU TRUST ME?" and I said "yes I do",  "just help me with my unbelief!"  Alot of people visited me in the hospital on tuesday when I found out including my brother in law who is also my assistant pastor.  Dsicouraged by the initial findings and looking for answers I asked him if the Lord gave him a word to share with me and he said that he did. He recieved something from John 11 verse 4  referring to Lazarus the brother of Mary and Martha.  On Monday when i received word that I needed the MRI my wife started calling family concerned at the possibilities and one of the people she called was my sister in law "wife of my assistant pastor"  She immediately called him to put out some prayer and it just so happened that he was at home teaching his monday night bible study group and they were in that exact portion of scripture when they received the call. So when he told me that I received it with  pure joy!!!! 

   There is so much more I could share about what the Lord Jesus is doing but I will just let this soak in for now.  WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!!!!!

Please, if you think about this do not forget to pray not just for me but also for Pat D for his situation too.  God will be glorified!

Praying, brother...

- - Dan

Praying man. Stand firm! If you need anything, let me know. Love ya!

praying for you brian

Brian...I've seen firsthandedly how God works in these types of things...and I promise you...that He is faithful...yesterday, today and forever bro!  I had goosebumps reading your posting and my heart leapt for joy when I read of your conversation with God...  I WILL keep praying for you and your family right now.  Hey...btw...how close is Saddleback to Devore?  I'm going to be there during the last week of June for a worship technologies conference and would like to get up with you and pat and others...

Blessings bro!

John

I can relate to your trial bro!
Praying for ya man!

Coosh,  I live about an hours north of saddleback.  Call me if you wish.  (909)887-0063

My friend, I read that post and thought..."I wish I had this guy's outlook". I mean, I hope I DO have that kind of outlook. But you are really being a witness even to guys like me who've been Christians their whole life. Keep your eyes on Him, man. I really pray that God's will be done and you remain in the center of His perfect will. What a plan. What a man. 

Hang in there chief! 

edit: After seeing that Pat D was also in the hospital I realized that there is a real spiritual battle here. I include myself too, although I don't want to hijack this thread, as I have an inner ear blockage. Tumours were ruled out, fortunately, but my hearing may be lost any time. I'm having a real tough time dealing with this because...well, hey..we're musicians! But I see now that we are under attack. And seeing you and Pat D and others with strong faith helps me to claim victory as well. I want God's will. Nothing more. Praise Him!