May Is Done and Spring Has Sprung

My favorite month has come to a close. What a month it has been- full of ups and downs, unseasonably cool weather and groanings sometimes too deep for words! On May 1 I wrote. "As the world comes alive with leaves and flowers, I long for new life to begin in my husband's body. New spiritual life and fervor has indeed been birthed in us both as we've been abiding ever closer to the Vine. But wouldn't it be great if physical vitality would match that and he would indeed have his "youth renewed like the eagles - that he would run and not be weary, walk and not faint?" The early weeks of May held more doctor appointments, more disappointments, more difficulties without much relief from the relentless sickness....until a few days ago. Steve began to feel better. He was up and around more - involved in life more. Time for his six-month colonoscopy (don't you wish you could be on that schedule?) We didn't have high hopes but were not full of dread or fear either. We were rather peaceful as though whatever happened would be okay. (That HAD to be supernatural - especially for me) The procedure went well and there was no subsequent fever or illness as had happened six months ago. The doctor said there were "no surprises" in the process and would call us as soon as the lab reports came in. We expected to have to wait over the weekend, but we are accustomed to the waiting game. Friday afternoon, Dr. McCabe called and very matter of factly stated, "Nothing alarming seen - no dysplagia - just mild active colitis." Wow! Dr. McCabe was not impressed with his findings as he is convinced that once a person is diagnosed with dysplagia (as Steve was a year ago or so) one has it - it doesn't go anywhere. "This doesn't change the fact that you still need surgery," he said. Of course, we've been told that surgery isn't an option for Steve because of his other complicated health problems....it's just too risky. And that's why this news is so fantastic! Well, whatever the future holds, we know God has once again done an amazing thing and we are so grateful. Steve felt so good yesterday, he said he was almost euphoric! Maybe soon he will be running without getting weary and walking and not fainting! Nothing is impossible with God!

And so May finished with a dash of real spring for us! Looking forward to June. I wonder what wonderful surprises God has planned.