End of the Spear

Today was treatment day for July and I just wanted to give a report. I walked in at 9:01 and left at 10:06. WOW...one hour and 5 minutes! It only took one stick to get the IV started, which has not happened since this started in January. The treatment was short and very ordinary, which is just fine with me! Yay God!

I've started a routine now that on the day of treatment I post something on my Facebook status to ask people to pray about the day. I also text a few people on my phone as well. Some may think I don't need to always ask month after month to pray for me. But after doing this now for 4+ years, I believe I do. No, I know I do. I really do need other people's support for this continued battle for my life. God has blessed me so much with a long list of people coming alongside and being encouragers and prayer warriors. I am so thankful to God for each person's loving support.

A dear friend of mine, whose family was in the U.S. military, told me that there is an expression used in the military that refers to this idea of support. She said "Lisa, you are at the pointy 'end of the spear'. You are the one on the frontline, fighting day after day. But the spear is backed up by many other people at home or nearby the fighting zone that are in support roles that make it possible for the soldier to be out there."

Wow! I loved that whole picture. Yes...I DO feel like I'm on the frontline but I KNOW that I am able to do it because of all the support behind me. And I also know I don't want to go into battle, especially on medical appointments days, without alerting my support system. They are all warriors as well! They pray, asking God to cover me with His protection and love and peace. And it always comes.

Today...physically, I went by myself. But, in every other way, I was NOT alone.

God is so good and faithful to me.

The LORD is my strength and my song;
He has become my salvation.
He is my God and I will praise Him,
my father's God, and I will exalt Him.
The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is His Name.
Exodus 15:2,3

O God, thank You, again, for Your mercy over this day. Thank You for all the ways You walk with me through this battle. And thank You God for each loving friend and family that brings my name to Your throne. I am so grateful to You. You are my God, and I am Your child. I love You, O God!
In Jesus' Name, Amen.