The Struggle Has Ended

Greg Hewlett passed away on January 17th after nearly eight years of battling colon cancer. While we grieve his loss, we are comforted to know that he is with his Lord.

If you would like to leave your thoughts on Greg, please see this thread.

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Thursday, January 19, 2006

First checkup tomorrow

Three months are complete. The time has come for me to be scanned by those skilled at looking for and finding trouble. Early tomorrow morning I will have my first remission testing. Then Monday I meet with Dr. Hoff to find out the results. It is his last day of seeing patients before he moves back to Brazil. I am very disappointed that I will lose my doctor, who has been most excellent as the director of my treatment. But my hope is that his leaving will not matter to me because I will have no need for him.

When I approach an event that has undetermined outcome, I will typically prepare myself for what I will do in response to various outcomes of the event. My heart will not allow my mind to do this tonight.

Instead I pray. Lord, have mercy on me and keep my body clear of this disease.

13 comments:

Sarah Hazel said...

So does this mean you are in Houston?.....

Gay Bethel said...

You are in my prayers. Gay

Glen Ragan said...

Dearest Greg,
We're still bringing you before the Lord daily, with almost exactly the prayer you are saying also. God is faithful. There is no doubt that he has heard and that whatever happens with you and this checkup is his desire.
We still look forward to you & Christine coming for a visit.
Glen

John , Kelly and Elisabeth Ma said...

Greg and Christine,
We are praying for you also.
John, Kelly, and Elisabeth Ma

Tom Kistner said...

Greg,
You and Christine will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara & Tom

Jim and Coco said...

GOD Bless.........

Georgan Reitmeier said...

Sovereign Lord, I too pray this prayer for Greg, a clear report.
In Jesus,
Georgan

Willeyne Berger said...

I am praying that you are fine now. Hope to see your folks in Feb. I am working on getting my strength back. You have some fun too. Willeyne

Willeyne Berger said...

I am praying that you are fine now. Hope to see your folks in Feb. I am working on getting my strength back. You have some fun too. Willeyne

Martha Gessick said...

Dear Gregg and Christine, love and prayers for you both from me and my children, martha g

Deb Peck said...

Greg, you are in our prayers. Fear not. He is with you wherever you may go.

Peg Crandall said...

My prayers are with you Greg. It is time for you to be free of disease. I pray God agrees and blesses you.
Peg Crandall
(Your parents' college friend)

Carl said...

In Jesus's Holy Name, Amen