Surgery update... 1/21/08

As of early afternoon on Monday, January 21, I am home from the hospital. Surgery was done on Tuesday, the 15th. Only a colostomy was performed, with the idea of preventing future obstruction/perforation of the colon. Removal of the tumor (through surgery) was not possible as it has become attached to surrounding tissue, including bone, small intestines, abdominal wall, prostate, etc. Only Doctor Jesus can do that, and I remain at rest in his power and willingness to do so. Great comfort comes from knowing that 'He [Jesus] Himself, took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses' (Matthew 8:17), and believing the 'report' of the prophets and the apostles, that 'He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by His stripes, we were healed' (Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 2:24).
I remain greatly comforted, edified, and appreciative of your continued prayers of faith.
Many thanks also, to those who took the time to call or personally visit me in the hospital, send cards, flowers, etc. May God's blessing be fully realized by you who have been such a blessing to 'the least of these, His brethren'.