"Sorry to have to pass on bad news as I learned my PET scan results show my breast cancer has metastasized (spread to other parts of my body by way of the blood or lymphatic vessels) and the disease is now in my lungs and bones. A worse problem is that of the growth in my lungs but I must admit the bone cancer is the most painful by far which could eventually lead to crippling.
"Over the past months, as the pain in my lower back has been ongoing and increasing, I've been blaming the bike accident (last September) and was looking forward to some relief with lower lumbar surgery but now of course such surgery will not be happening due to bone cancer findings. While I thought my knee surgery was successful the subsequent physiotherapy hasn't helped in diminishing the pain and I was wondering why -- now I know!
"I've been told there is nothing as chronic as cancer pain -- the most painful of pains!
"The treatment recommended by my oncologist is NOT chemotherapy which I'm thrilled about, but rather new technology in new drugs which hopefully my insurance will cover? Your prayers for coverage are much needed as the three suggested drugs are each VERY expensive and completely unaffordable by me personally at over thousands per month!
"The doctors did predict a short life span from here on which the new drugs could increase if I respond well to them! These then are my prayer requests which I thank you for lifting up before the Throne of Mercy and Grace. And please include prayer for my family. Thank you!"
Caryl concludes, "Where I have been deeply encouraged is in realizing that God's prescription in dealing with sorrow is to praise Him in adversity and to give thanks for all things (Ephesians 5:20; Col 1:12, 3:17; Hebrews 13:15; 1 Timothy 2:1). He reminds us to sing praises to His name (2 Samuel 22:50), give thanks, sing psalms, talk of His wondrous works, let our hearts rejoice, seek His strength, remember His wonders, and more!"
Caryl is a well-known filmmaker and founder of Caryl Productions. She spoke at my "Understanding the Times 2007" and shared briefly at my conference in 2011. She has been a frequent radio guest of mine.
I was pleased to be a part of her "Wide is the Gate 2" DVD in 2012.
She was the co-founder of Jeremiah Films. She had retired from film making after she completed "Wide is the Gate 3" last year.
To learn of all of the productions by Caryl, visit caryltv.com. Also find the complete story of her accident last fall and her most recent diagnosis at her website. Contact her through her website.
I'll have Caryl on air with me in the coming few weeks. In the meantime, keep her in prayer. God still performs miracles.
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