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February 2nd, 2013

Cancer! Such an ugly word! It was not the diagnosis we expected. Gene had been having some strange symptoms. His dear friend, Dr. Rob Epp, had done a biopsy of his parotid gland. The ominous diagnosis clutched the family’s hearts. Three days later Dr. Rob removed the gland and surrounding tissue in a four-hour surgery.

When they returned for our post-surgical appointment Dr. Rob reluctantly said he had not been able to clear all the margins. Gene was facing additional treatment. In less than a week their lives had been redefined by this potentially life-threatening diagnosis.

Two days later during Gene’s early morning devotions his Bible fell open to Isaiah 38:5. Tears fell as he began to read about Hezekiah’s life-threatening illness. “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life.” Gene called for his wife and shared that promise. It was just what they needed.