It may seem odd, the title, but believe me...it is a constant reminder of my recent past. I had my regular quarterly MRI today along with blood-work in preparation for tomorrow's oncology visit. The MRI itself is no big thing but it shuttles me back to a special MRI I had 2 years back now. One that allowed the neurosurgeons to properly determine the borders of my tumor. This was called an FMRI or Functional MRI with tensor diffusion imaging. Look it up on Google...it is quite an interesting invention. It is essentially a MRI that involves activities for the patient to do while inside the tube. During the activities, the scanner is picking up which parts of the brain are used to complete the task. Thus, the 'functional' area for that action.
As part of my FMRI experience, I was read a story. I was told that part of the story I will understand, and part of the story I will not. I did not know what this could mean at the time so I listened...I listened actively and intently. The story was pleasant and simple. it was bout a frog who wanted to explore over the hill. Along the way he encounters a garden shed and goes in. Frightened by a small boy who runs into the shed, the frog jumps into a nearby flower pot. Just then, the narrator's voice went to total garble. The garble ended and the story was never finished. On to the next task. WAIT!!! I want to know what happened to the FROG!!!!
While I may never know the true destiny of the frog, it does give me an interesting insight. I am here, I am alive, I am healthy and have now moved on to the monitoring phase of my cancer encounter. I praise the Lord that he has allowed me this adventure. To have endured, experienced, and see life through a totally different set of eyes and heart.
I have to thank you all who have prayed (and some continue) as it is your continued petition to the Lord that keeps me engaged in the pursuit of the frog's story.
Peace, Love & Prayers,
-Leif
Monday, November 3, 2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Perfection is not Coincedence
Hey All!!
Sorry there has been no update here in a while. Things get busy fast when you are healthy and able to rebuild things in strength and #hope!! I have heard through the grapevine that many are still praying but haven't gotten an update. Well...here you are:
1. I have had my most recent quarterly MRI on April 22 to fin that there is no new areas of concern which is an ongoing conclusion through my last several quarterly's...YAY!! Praise Him!!!
2. This past few weeks yielded me a stroke that landed me in the emergency room May 6th. This was a T.I.A. of the T2 variety in medical terms. Things are back to normal now as i am living on my own now with my kids here...even now...sleeping soundly:). Would you believe that I was out of town the previous week (more like the last few months for work off and on). And was home that week. What Luck! The event happened in my home and I was able to get myself to the doctor and was told if it happened again to go straight to the ER. It did and I did. My loving mother was with me and thank goodness for her patience as things tend to take a while when the entire neurology staff wants to see you and CAT scans MRI's and other tests are pending.
3. Home from all that I was thinking what a coincidence it was that it happened near home when I remembered a past youth pastor teaching (Jim Peterson) that God exists outside of time and can influence any situation without the constraints of time as well. So I see now knowing that plus your continued and faithful prayers is truly the real reason I can continue to praise him with both hands high and standing strong!! It's like every time Satan tries to shut the door on my life and livelihood, our Lord keeps my foot in the door. Honestly, with him it feels more like keeping my combat boot lodged firmly in the door jam. Jesus keeps me in the game time after time!! Please don't mind my bit of humor. Thank you all!!
4. I do have to ask for something at this point. Since I have much slower updates going on from here, I need to know if you even want me to continue posting to this blog?? I enjoy it but do not want to let anyone down. Please respond if you want to see more or not so I know what direction go head.
I cannot thank you each enough.
Peace. Love. Prayers,
Leif
Sorry there has been no update here in a while. Things get busy fast when you are healthy and able to rebuild things in strength and #hope!! I have heard through the grapevine that many are still praying but haven't gotten an update. Well...here you are:
1. I have had my most recent quarterly MRI on April 22 to fin that there is no new areas of concern which is an ongoing conclusion through my last several quarterly's...YAY!! Praise Him!!!
2. This past few weeks yielded me a stroke that landed me in the emergency room May 6th. This was a T.I.A. of the T2 variety in medical terms. Things are back to normal now as i am living on my own now with my kids here...even now...sleeping soundly:). Would you believe that I was out of town the previous week (more like the last few months for work off and on). And was home that week. What Luck! The event happened in my home and I was able to get myself to the doctor and was told if it happened again to go straight to the ER. It did and I did. My loving mother was with me and thank goodness for her patience as things tend to take a while when the entire neurology staff wants to see you and CAT scans MRI's and other tests are pending.
3. Home from all that I was thinking what a coincidence it was that it happened near home when I remembered a past youth pastor teaching (Jim Peterson) that God exists outside of time and can influence any situation without the constraints of time as well. So I see now knowing that plus your continued and faithful prayers is truly the real reason I can continue to praise him with both hands high and standing strong!! It's like every time Satan tries to shut the door on my life and livelihood, our Lord keeps my foot in the door. Honestly, with him it feels more like keeping my combat boot lodged firmly in the door jam. Jesus keeps me in the game time after time!! Please don't mind my bit of humor. Thank you all!!
4. I do have to ask for something at this point. Since I have much slower updates going on from here, I need to know if you even want me to continue posting to this blog?? I enjoy it but do not want to let anyone down. Please respond if you want to see more or not so I know what direction go head.
I cannot thank you each enough.
Peace. Love. Prayers,
Leif
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