So, I have been trying since October 4th to get the results of my liver biopsy back. I’ve been getting the runaround all this time. The quack doctor I have been seeing told me I had Cirrhosis, and it was only a matter of time until I went on to be with Jesus. I went to see my regular doctor and he told me there is no way that prognosis could be correct. He had looked at several scans himself and though I did have fatty liver disease, and there was some fibrosis scar tissue, it is nowhere near cirrhosis.
I had many concerned friends who were worried sick about it. I’ve tried to tamp down those dire warnings while telling them to keep the faith. I’ve been through numerous life-threatening situations times in my life. I know that God has a purpose for me, and it is not over until it is over. Anyone who has listened to my testimony or read my book is keenly aware of how close I have come to dying numerous times, but once again God did not see fit to take me out of here even though my condition looked very bad this time. This is not to say I won’t go toe up, but it is unlikely that today is the day.
This time was no different than many others. I was told my time was short and to get my affairs in order only to discover this dummy doctor had misdiagnosed me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad he was mistaken, but he needs a new line of work.
My primary doctor told me my main problems had been that the rotator cuff surgery medication combined with aspirin and Aleve had caused numerous ulcers (17) in my stomach lining. I also had inflammation in the form of gastritis of my stomach. I have taken bottles of medication to correct the problem, and it has alleviated it.
Okay so now what? I assume God left me around to accomplish more for Him. I have begun a new ministry. I’m flying a friend over that has 25 years plus experience in young people ministry. We want to have an impact on at risk youngsters before they get in trouble here in MS. I have a friend whom I’ve tried to motivate to do something similar and all he wants to do is travel and enjoy life. He just refuses to find a ministry to be a part of though he has so much to offer. I’m praying for him to get off his duff and serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 said, ‘As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord’. Although it looks as hopeless for my buddy to get serious about serving God as it was for me recovering from cirrhosis a few weeks ago God can help motivate him. That is why I pray for him daily. I pray for all of those who serve themselves and not God.
Deuteronomy 10:12
‘Serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.