The Wood Journey

On February 5th, our life journey took a distinctive turn. Following a few days of mild abdominal discomfort and numerous tests, an obstructing tumor was found in my large bowel.

In the morning the diagnosis was made. By afternoon, extensive surgery was performed. The tumor was malignant. It had grown from my hepatic flexure outside the wall of the bowel. The surgical margins were negative, as where over 46 lymph nodes. Abdominal fluid, however, did show the presence of malignant cells.

Following five days in the ICU, where I have worked for many years, I was moved to the general surgical floor. Then home in two more days.

During the next several weeks, healing and recovery has taken place.

We have been overwhelmed by multiple kindness' of many people. Most of all we are thankful for the prayer support of so many around the world.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my rieghteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

That verse keeps being placed before us. We know we are God's children by faith in Jesus Christ.

We have started this blog as a way of communicating with so many friends who have inquired about our lives.