Update on life and its challenges today

Well today is a new day, last night we told the girls that Dawn has liver cancer and as a family we were able to pray, cry, and love on each other. Today at 2:45 we head out to see the Cancer Specialist to review our treatment options, and learn more about this terrible disease that has invaded all of our lives. Thank God that we have His promises to stand on, His word gives us hope, His Spirit gives us comfort, and His people give encouragement.
So many of you have offered to provide meals, care, and help in so many ways that we are truly overwhelmed by the blessing of your love and friendship.
At this point we have so many unanswered questions that we don't have a clue what tomorrow brings and therefore it is very hard to plan or know what we need. So far our meals have been more than covered and we so appreciate it, but I am sure that we will be needing help in the future, trust me when I say "yes we will ask". Also since there are so many people asking so many questions (thank you) I have decided to create this blog (at the advice of a dear friend) in order to make better use of the tools at hand to communicate more clearly to everyone so please bookmark this address and I promise to give daily updates.
One thing I would like to share is a vision I had while worshipping ath Shasta Lake last Wednesday; It was a famous scene from the movie True Grit some of you may remember it. John Wayne is sitting on his horse in a meadow about to face four armed men seeking to do him harm, he places the reins in his mouth a gun in each hand, and makes a proclamation (I won't repeat) then charges head on into battle. This is truly what I believe God has called me to do as the priest of this household and as a man of God. My role is to not fear the enemy or what he has in store but rather to lead with courage, perseverance, conviction, and faith, all the while following Christ as He leads us. The plans and promises God has given us were not a what if, they were real, and they were His will, therefore we cannot allow the circumstances of life to prevent us from fulfilling the will of God for if we did we would never accomplish anything, we would simply run in circles possibly unknowingly being led by our enemy.
Thank you for joining us in this fight, for prayer is the battle cry of God's people and yes Lord we cry out, "Your will be done in our lives Lord, we submit to Your perfect will, all the while asking, seeking, and knocking on your door seeking a miracle healing of Dawn, all for Your glory Lord," Amen.
Gene 12/04/09
Gene