On February 3, I was taken to a hospice care facility with symptoms that indicated this might be my last ride.  However, I recovered but was left with indications that my time on earth was short.  They talked in terms of weeks, not months.

     
· I have multiple tumors growing in my abdominal area that are filling the     few small areas that remain.

· There are tumors in my liver, lungs, pancreas, spinal cord, neck, and          other areas.

· Tumors have pushed around my intestines in such a way as to cause          occasional constipation.

· My eyesight is deteriorating.

· Edema has pushed blood flow in my legs so as to force me to use a walker, limiting my ability to move around the house.  Hospice has even provided a hospital bed for my room. The edema has interfered with blood circulation, especially on my left side.  

Those last 2 points mean that my ability to type or write is almost gone and that this may be my last entry that I post.  If so, know how grateful I am that you have followed and prayed for me and my family for these many years. From the busy streets of Fort Worth to the tropical hills of Panay Island, it’s because of you that the Lord has been free to grant me the strength to share my testimony with others, that...

· l God is good, even when cancer is consuming a person’s body.

· l Cancer produces fear; God produces hope.

· l Cancer is a door to exit this fallen and evil world.

· l Cancer gives me strength through Christ, who comforts me.

· l Cancer is my ticket to God’s forever Kingdom where I will receive a new body.

This past month I have received several visits from family and friends. Hannah and Daniel have been super helpful in taking care of me. I’m at the point where my health could worsen quickly. So, again, I want to thank everyone who has followed my blog and prayed for us.

Most of all I give praise and thanks to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has given me such a positive message to share, that death is not the end, that He has a place prepared for those who treasure Him, and that eternal life filled with joy is real. I hope to see you there, too, at God’s appointed time. To Him be the glory and honor forever. Amen.