Another tender mercy

The past few weeks I have been worrying about my upcoming appointment on Feb 1. They will be rechecking my monoclonal cells.These are the cells that indicate amyloidosis activity. In Dec the llevel was in the very low range of normal. We were very pleased. The last of December, the level had quadrupled but was still in normal range. The doctors were concerned enough to not allow me to wait 3 months before retesting. If the cells continue to increase at the rate they did the last 3 months, they could be outside normal range and indicate the disease is active again. The blood test will be drawn Feb 1. Of course, this causes unsettled feelings. I fluctuate from fear...to faith..to fear...to faith. I hadn't shared the blood test results with Dave because I didn't want to cause him additional stress and worry but I have felt the need for a priesthood blessingso didn't know if I should tell Dave.

The other day out of the blue, I received a phone call from a very dear old friend. He and his family lived nexted to me as I grew up. He was Bishop and my Dad was his counselor for 14 years. His family was almost like mine. They were so very good to me. He has since been a Stake President and then a Patriarch. He told me on the phone that he had an impression that he needed to call me and let me know Heavenly Father loves me. We had a lovely talk on the phone but I felt a need to go visit them.

We visited with he and his wife today. What wonderful people. What an outpouring of love and support they have given us. Prior to leaving his home, he asked if we could have a word of prayer. Once again, he told me the Lord loved me and then he proceeded to give Dave and I sort of a blessing. It was exactly what I needed. I do know the Lord loves me. I had held back asking for a blessing for His support, but He found a person to send His love to me through. Heveanly Father loves us all so much and He knows us individiually and sends people to help us.

I left their home with peace in my heart. I do know that my life is in the Lord's hands. I just have to maintain faith in Him. I do realize and acknowledge that I am very blessed.

I would ask if my blog friends would consider adding a prayer in Dave and me as we go to the Dr. appt Feb 1st, that we have peace and strength to handle whatever comes. I believe very strongly in the power of many prayers.