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I Almost Thought God Was Parting the Red Sea

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Thank you so very very much for your prayers for God’s leading for our meeting with Dr. Carman. And for Larry and I to be able to hear and understand.

God did exactly that and we have confidence in the decision that has been made. I will have a lumpectomy on January 20th. After the surgery, any additional decisions will be made with the oncologist (for instance, radiation and/or hormone blocker medicine).

When Dr. Carman worked with the scheduler to try to fit me into her busy schedule on January 20th, she rearranged two other scheduled surgeries that day in order to fit me in. Otherwise, I would have had to wait five more days until her next surgery day. I felt intensely grateful, as you can imagine.

I almost thought God was parting the Red Sea!

Until January 20th, I have five other kinds of tests, etc, for preparation. So please pray for God’s protection from any obstacles that He doesn’t intend to be a part of His plan. And indeed, I’m very confident nothing can happen except within His plan.

Again, how can I thank you enough for your expressions of love. I am heart-warmed by your care and kindness.

Again, I point to the Psalmist words in Psalm 138:8, this time in the Amplified Bible:

The Lord will accomplish that which concerns me;
Your [unwavering] lovingkindness, O Lord, endures forever—
Do not abandon the works of Your own hands.

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Kathy Collard Miller

Kathy Collard Miller is an award-winning, bestselling author of over 60 books including "Anger Management—Jesus Style" and "No More Anger: Hope for an Out-of-Control Mom". She writes Christian Living books, women’s Bible studies and Bible commentaries. She blogs and writes articles on trusting God more, God’s sovereignty, marriage, parenting, and knowing God in truth. Along with being interviewed on The 700 Club, Kathy has been featured on hundreds of podcasts, radio and television programs. Kathy has spoken in over 30 US states and 9 foreign countries at women’s retreats, writing conferences, MOPS, and marriage seminars. She often writes and speaks with her husband, Larry who she married in 1970. They have two children and two grandchildren, and live in Boise, Idaho. Kathy is a founding member of AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and is active in various writers groups like IdaHope Christian Writers and Christian women’s ministries like NEWIM (Network of Evangelical Women In Ministry). Connect with her at: www.KathyCollardMiller.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/KathyCollardMillerAuthor Twitter: @KathyCMiller Pinterest/Kathyspeak YouTube.com/@kathycollardmiller13 Instagram: @kathycollardmiller Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Collard-Miller/e/B001KMI10S?

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