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On the basis of blood tests and a liver biopsy, the doctors have concluded that I have several carcinoid tumors that are a very slow-growing form of cancer. Several are located on the liver and one in the mesentery. There may be others yet to be discovered. Although Marilyn and I would have preferred to hear that there was no cancer whatsoever, this is certainly the better of possible cancers to have. As we shared in an earlier note, there is no cure for carcinoid tumors, but the symptoms can usually be treated. Either this week or next week Marilyn and I will be meeting with an oncologist who specializes in this area of cancer to discuss treatments that are available so that I can regain strength.
We are grateful for your words of comfort and your prayers. Please continue praying for my family and for the doctors as treatment begins. We do not mind you sharing this matter with others. Of course, we are praying that God will be praised in the days ahead, and that our faith will remain strong. My wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren have provided much strength to me these last few days. Please pray that God will strengthen them.
Since we now know more, I am looking forward to refocusing my efforts on writing while I am on sabbatical and I look forward to returning to the classroom in January, 2010, Lord willing.
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Will be praying for you and your family. So grateful God’s intimate hand is at work in our lives. Love you all so much.
You are in my prayers … all the best!
Gene
Bob,
I just wanted you to know that the whole OCC family has been lifting you up in our prayers. I am so grateful for the ways God used you to stretch me and so, so many other students. I will be praying that God continues to guide your writing, empower your teaching, and strengthen your health. You’re much loved and much prayed for, brother.
Praying for your complete healing. You are in my thoughts often.
Dear Brother,
If it weren’t for the sovereign God who, from His emerald-encircled Throne, always acts for His glory and our good, this would be bad news. I don’t mean to belittle the battle that lies ahead for you, and all those who love you, but The Victory has been won, The Sting is removed, and The Grace is more than sufficient. As you keep “looking unto Jesus,” may our loving Father grant you the Strength to continue the ministry to Himself and His People that He has given you, the Wisdom and opened ear to hear The Lord Jesus’ guidance, and the “Shalom” for yourself and your family that comes from yoke-bearing, prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, and thoughts fixed on the beauty of The Lyrics of The Lamb.
You are loved. I look forward to meeting you in Virginia in October.
Keep singing His Song that others may see it and learn to reverence Him- by His grace and for His glory;
Jim Lowery (Richmond, VA)
Dr. Lowery.
I want you to know that our church staff and leadership will be praying for you and your family. Thoughts of your teaching continue to inspire me as I continue to preach and teach about the one that you have helped me to know and love. Last night I was teaching some of the material I learned from you on Philippians 1 and Revelation 20! I continue to be grateful for your influence on my life and beg our gracious God to give you the strength, passion and insight to continue your calling. God’s goodness to you and yours…