Where the rubber hits the road.

Grandma called me last week. She got the results of her biopsy and

she.has.cancer.

Well, that news hit me weird. Its not like we didn't know that cancer could be a possiblity. When you hear the words "mass" or "biopsy" you tend to think of all the possibilities. So when she called with the news I had already prepared myself for the worst news. And now that the dreaded "C" word has been made known we are in a different ballpark.

There are a few things that we know for certain in what seems like a sea of unknowns.

1. God is still here. He isn't surprised, or "worried". He promises to be there for Grandma and his word is true. This might sound like "religious words" that people say to make themselves think that things are ok, but God has been faithful and I am certain he will continue to be.

2. Kidney cancer is not a terrible cancer to have. WOW! I say this with my tougue firmly placed on my cheek. I don't have any type of cancer at the moment so I probably shouldn't be saying this. It's just that as my sister Leah pointed out "you have two kidneys and people are lining up to give theirs away!". Nice. It's true though. If this cancer hasn't gone travelling then losing a kidney to get rid of this isn't the worse thing that could happen. People live complete normal lives with just one kidney.

3. Grandma is in the care of doctors that she trusts and has people surrounding her who love her and can take care of her. I think it would be fantastic if grandma called and said "I'm coming to stay forever right now!" but that isn't happening at the moment. Grandma is a nurse by trade and has nurse friends who know how to care for others. So, at the moment(hopefully sooner than later though) grandma will stay in her town. She worked at the hospital which she will more than likely have the surgery in and knows the people. Quite an advantage in this day and age!

So, there you have it folks. Grandma's news changes our lives but not our faith. We still trust that God is in control and I am so glad!!! If I had to figure out this one on my own I would be lost.