I had never heard this word, didn't know it is a blood disease, didn't know that it leads to leukemia. I know now.
Just over a week ago my mother was admitted to the hospital to prepare her for a heart valve replacement operation. However, her platelet count was low and needed to be improved in order for surgery to be done. Through a bone marrow test it was discovered that she has myelodysplasia. It is in the process of becoming leukemia, and has been doing so for probably about two years.
Yesterday I brought Mother home under hospice care because this is an incurable disease. She will not recover from it. But she will go into the presence of the Lord when it claims her life.
God's Word brings our family great comfort.
II Corinthians 5:1 "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."
I Thessalonians 4:13 "Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope."
Our hope is in the faithfulness of the eternal God; in Jesus, who defeated death on the cross; in the Holy Spirit who sustains us.
4 comments:
Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear this about your Mom! Please know that she (and YOU) will be in my constant prayers! I feel such a tug at my heart as her prayers and hugs have meant all the world to me these past months! I know the Lord will walk with her through all of this and He will be your comfort and strength, too! I'm just so glad I stopped by your blog today!
Cora
Cheryl, I did not know this when we spoke outside today! When I read your blog, my heart sunk...what sad news about a lovely lady and neighbor! I pray for your Mom, you, and your family...and yes, how great it is that we have God's promises to sustain us through hard times!
Juri
We just adore your mom. She is family royalty.
{{{hugs}}} and prayers
Oh Cheryl, I know your heart must be hurting so. I will keep both you and your mom in my prayers. How wonderful that you know to whom her life belongs and that you have that wonderful hope to spending eternity together.
Hugs, Lea
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