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So I finally had my appointment<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0and what we suspected is true. Something is rapidly growing (probably a cyst) \u00a0and it is causing all kinds of annoying \u00a0problems. The initial visit is to be followed up by an ultrasound and then surgical removal. I\u2019ve undergone surgery before so I know the routine and I know it is probably nothing \u2014 or it could be cancer. \u00a0\u00a0 I invited Him<\/a>, knowing full well that His ways are not my own,\u00a0and this development is an obvious response. Praise God for clear communication!\u00a0Prayers are being answered and so long as I keep my gaze (desperate stare) on Christ, I am worry free \u2014 \u00a0but the second I get sleepy or distracted, worry and doubt floods my heart. My husband is faithfully ministering to me and even in the last couple weeks, our friendship has much strengthened. In that way, I am already enjoying the fruits of this trial. \u00a0I am learning to fight my fears and overcome my anxiety with truth, to be joyful even when I don\u2019t really feel like it and to always, always, always go to bed on time.<\/p>\n

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Philippians 4:4-7<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"