Dear Friends and Family:
I hate to always be making excuses for being so irregular; but somethig went kaflooey with either my computer or server or something else, and I got knocked off the blogspot and couldn't get back onto the net to make any additons since late November. It took Amy (blessed be the same) to work with the thing and get me a new password so that I could continue.
And this is the latest news concerning the multiple myeloma: Yesterday's visit to the doctor revealed that if my "M-spike" numbers (that has something to do with a measurable amount of malignant cells in a blood sample) continue to fall as they have recently, we can use the terms "complete response" (to the stem cell transplant) and "remission." Those are terms we have never heard him use in regards to multiple myeloma. Praised be Jesus! Alleluia! Yea God! and Hot Tamales!
We fairly floated out of the office. But as we did so, another couple came out with us. In the elevator, I asked if a stem cell transplant was in the offing. The woman said with sad eyes, "Yes."
I responded, "Well, I'm at day 131 after my transplant," swelling a little in pride (as though it were my doing).
Both she and her husband responded happily, "But you look so good! You look terrific!" I swelled a little more. They were so pleased to know the good news that the procedure can work, and without that witness would probably have born some of the same dread and concern I had.
As we walked into the parking lot, Amy (the real evangelist in the outfit) turned back to the woman and said, "Be sure to take Jesus with you!" The lady beaned and said, "Oh I always do!"
Even so, she and her husband needed that witness; she needed to hear good news.
That's true especially in this season prior to Christmas, even among the believers. Be sure to share the witness of the presence of Jesus to those who may already profess Him as Lord. These are difficult times and the words of encouragement concerning His presence - Emmanuel - God with us - have never been more important than now. Jesus IS the reason for the season. Share that in every encounter you have, every conversation - especially with clerks and salespersons who often get the worst of the season.
Have a blessed Christmas! I have already been given my Christmas present: such good news! And, thanks to you all (all y'all) I have been receiving the benefit of your prayers and encouragement for months! Prayer works! Keep sharing the Good News!
Much love in Christ Jesus,
Dick
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