Thursday, February 2, 2012

The Power of Prayer

We have just returned from the hospital where we received the best news in the circumstances that we could have been given. The surgeon told us that Michael was one of the rare patients who was 'downgraded' following the pathology. He'd expected to tell us that things were worse like he has to many patients (and he had already warned us about expecting Gleason level 8). In fact, it was downgraded to 6 which is obviously better news....and all the surrounding lymph nodes and tissue are cancer free. They believe they have caught all the cancer.
I told him that we had many people praying all round the world and he said, "Prayer is very powerful", and he seemed as thrilled as we are at the outcome. Full recovery will take a little while but the next major point is in 3 months when PSA test will (hopefully) confirm the good news that cancer is no longer there. He smiled at us and said: "You have a life!"
How can we thank you enough for being on this awful journey with us and upholding us with prayers and caring. It has been overwhelming experience and although we wouldn't wish this worrying time on anybody there are positives where people show such love and care. And that is so amazing to experience and be on the receiving end. Thank you, thank you, thank you. With the greatest thanks to God for hearing our prayers and bringing about this healing.
With love from us both, Carol.
Hopefully. Michael will be back at this screen soon as energy returns.

22 comments:

Alistair said...

We are thrilled to read your report. What good news! May this be just the first of many encouragements. The Lord bless you both.
Alistair & Alison

DSS said...

Praise our heaven Father for his goodness to you both!

David Fitch said...

Wow, praise God! We pray the Spirit's work to continue now the healing somr more ,,

Curryanne said...

What wonderful news!! God is amazing! Prayers continue and I have added individuals praying. More the merrier.
Carol blessings upon you also.

John Richard Walton, Jr. said...

We Praise God for the report. We earnestly pray that more good news is on the way.
John R. Walton, Jr.

Gina Rago said...

Such great news! An awesome and mighty God we have.
Gina

Steve and Linda Kellough said...

Michael and Carol,
We thank the Lord for this gift of grace, just what we were seeking. Our prayers for healing and recovery will continue. --Steve and Linda

Karen Walker Freeburg said...

What amazing joy and freedom! Thanks be to God! - Karen

Vanu Kantayya said...

Praise God that he is able to do more than we ask for! Will continue to support you in prayer for the next three months till the PSA says you are free of cancer. Blessings on you all!
Vanu Kantayya

grace said...

Michael and Carol,
I hear there will be a huge party - Super Bowl- in honor of our great God who has blessed you. May you continue to heal each day and soon be up and around. I just had to go to the piano and play various ALLELUIAs after your call. JOY is a great gift of the Holy Spirit.
Peace and Love
Grace

Sue said...

What wonderful news! We will continue to uphold you both in our prayers. With Love Sue & Bob Barker

Anonymous said...

Well there is nothing beyond our God or His power. I am thrilled that God took good care of professor Quicke and you Carol. My goodness this was a hard time for the both of you and I am honored to have prayed for the both of you and hear how greatly our God answered those prayers
to Him we give the glory
Michele Beck

Anonymous said...

Look at God! He's still healing, and as my Pastor always say, "prayer changes things." Dr. Quicke and Carol this is another chapter in your story! We, too are continually praying with you...

Blessings,

Timothy and Tiffiney Hill

Thomas Eden said...

Fervent and effectual prayer avails much. May you enjoy many more years mentoring fledglings (like me).

Anonymous said...

God is so good, He is a mighty God that we serve... and he always has the last word... Amen
I will continue to lfit you both in prayer!
Kelly Wunderlich

Dave and Cindy said...

We're praising the Lord for this good news! We're so thankful for both of you and will keep praying for you.

Meredith said...

Praise God! Medical science is wonderful but prayer trumps it all! I'll keep praying for a speedy recovery and you are still on my church prayer list.

moi said...

praise the Lord!

Anonymous said...

Great news! Love to you both

Ruth Montacute

Chandelle said...

Fabulous news! We will continue to pray. Rejoicing with you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Praise God. We are so glad to hear of your good news.

Don and Barb Winters

Daisy Eden said...

Praising God for you and your life and your ministry and your mighty influence on others. May he continue to preserve and use you for the Kingdom.