I have now experienced an MRI. It was done this morning specifically to determine IF any more breast tissue might be affected by cancer. I would say it took a good 45 minutes and was LOUD. Thank God for ear plugs!
Every person in the medical community that has been a part of my care during this journey has been so nice and today was no exception. It certainly does make a difference to be treated tenderly and like a human being with value.
I asked how sensitive the test was to picking up possible additional problem areas and was told “very”. One person told me that sometimes it picks up too much. The results should take a week + or – to receive. Lord, minus would be great with positive results, no further affected tissue! 
The Lord gave me a little “lesson” while I was in that very confining and loud machine. It is this…
satan is like that MRI machine. He is unrelenting and loud as he bombards us all with negative thoughts, lies, doubts and whatever else he thinks will divert our attention and trust from God.
How we respond makes all the difference in the world. We can choose to focus on that “noise” and experience all the discomfort that will result (lack of joy, peace and fear to name a few) OR we can fix our hearts and minds on Jesus and that “noise” becomes less deafening as we enjoy fellowship with the “author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2) and enjoy the sweet peace that only HE can give. I have done both so far and can testify that the second choice is so much better.
Prayer Requests…
~That God would abundantly bless our business and finances.
~That God would strengthen my body for whatever lies ahead.
~Encouragement and peace for Curt, myself and our dear family along the way.
ALSO, please as you read what is written accept my positive comments as our praises to God.
I love the Psalms. That is why the theme continues…
Psalm 18:1-2
I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Thanking God for His goodness and for each of you.
Love,
Carmel
Wow! What an inspiration! I pray for you, incessantly, that God will keep you and your family uplifted-and I believe he’s doing just that!!! Be encouraged.
I would have asked for a snack while I was in there. Haha. I love you.
I just wanted you to know that I do read your blog and that I do hope that everything will work out. We love you very much. Gene-o,kali,and the girls
Dearest Carmel and Curt;
Carmel you and I have been close friends for close to 30 years now and I have watched you weather many stormy days and have always admire your grace and strenght as you walked through some dark days! Health issues are so worrisome because of the unknown, but God is always closer than we realize and it’s these days that bring many sweet blessings as well!
Mike and I love you and Curt dearly, (besides I had the priviledge of introducing you two!) Even though we are in Florida just think maybe soon you two can have a nice sunny vacation on us!
This blog is wonderful but so hard to read without weeping, you are so dear to me!! In church this morning the offertory song was Firm Foundation and I immediately thought of you and Curt.
“Jesus, You’re my firm foundation. I know I can stand secure. Jesus, You’re my firm foundation. I put my hope in your holy word. I have a living hope. I have a future. God has a plan for me, Of this I’m sure.”
Love always!
Mike and Michele