Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Exciting Updates!












Greetings!



About a month or so ago my cousin Paulette called me because I had not sent out an update about my health. She was like “oh, you don’t send out the emails anymore?” Well, a month later, I’m just getting to send the update – but before I do, I’ve got to share an awesome testimony with you. It’s part of what’s kept me so busy. Now forgive me if bore you with all the details, but they demonstrate just how providential God is. This entire journey is like God took my face in His hands to say “don’t you know that I have plans for you, (Jer 29:11) that I am in control! (Col 1:15-17)”

August 2009 – realizing that my lease was about to expire EOM I’m talking to God, “God, I can’t afford that lake house I want and it’s time to get out of this apartment – what should I do?” The very next Sunday Pastor Ben is preaching a post victuals message about the value of the blade (Mark 4:26-28 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear) and had Reggie stand as illustration of the man who wants the house on the hill but can’t afford it. Reggie gets the opportunity to buy a house he can afford and decides to buy it instead of saying “that’s not what I’m believing God to do”. Then – uh, I kinda stopped listening (just kidding) – I had my answer.

On Monday I went online and instead of starting the search at 500K (I dream in Technicolor) I asked God “OK, what price do I start at?” 50K is what came to mind. I put it in and the very 1st entry was the condo I NOW LIVE IN (see pictures above). Well, it was gorgeous in the picture so I got in my car and did a drive-by. Even better! I asked God who should I get to show it to me, He said call the lady. On Thursday I called the listing agent to see the house on Friday and when she finally called me back she explained there was an offer pending and she was out of town but would still show it to me on Monday when she got back. For some reason I said yes. She called me back the next day and told me the lady with the offer had just gotten laid off and had to withdraw her offer. She has to re-list the property but will do it after she shows me the house. When I saw it I said “yes, I want it what’s next?” She knew a banker – I was talking to God “who should I get financing with?” He said stick with the lady. Her banker got an approval letter right away, she talked with the owner who said he would accept my offer and on Tuesday – a week and a day after I first went online – the deal was inked and we just had to wait for the sellers bank to approve the deal. It was a short sale and the sellers bank has no priority for these since they’re going to take a hit…it took four months.

In the meantime –
• I texted my baby brother Roosevelt, he had been threatening to come and find me a condo. He was very excited when I told him and simply texted back “Get It!” Before the week was out he had passed away, complications from surgeries to get rid of colon cancer.
• In November I began my 1st chemo treatment
• I began cleaning up my credit report…removing errors, answering. And do you know that every single thing I thought was an obstacle, was an obstacle, in my mind. Even a bankruptcy! God even asked me once, rather indignantly I thought “are you really worried about that?”
• I learned lessons about expectations, character, how to listen and really trust God – life changing lessons
• Disability check was late, dwo-ites walked up to me and gave me money, they had no idea what I was going through, even my sister-in-law blessed me out of the blue
December 2009 – my newfound banker and real estate agent worked really hard to close this case in 2009 and on December 29, I closed on this beautiful condo. It’s 1600 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, finished media room in basement townhouse with a covered 2 space carport. It took 3 days to move, even though I gave away a bunch of stuff, threw away a bunch of stuff but I’m finally all moved in. . . and every morning when I wake and look out the window at the pine trees covered with snow I remember He said “You live in a green brook” and I thank my heavenly Father for setting me in a beautiful place. . . a green brook. And I remember that the lover of my soul is my Jehovah Jireh. . .go figure, in the midst of chemo treatments I buy a condo AND move.
Thanks for listening to my testimony and remember He will do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think! (Eph 3:20) And my new address is:

25163 Greenbrooke Dr.
Southfield, 48033

Now, I had my last chemo treatment almost 2 weeks ago. My oncologist was very excited at how well I did with chemo and how well chemo did dissolving the tumor but there is still a tumor. Surgery to remove it is scheduled for March 17. After recovering from surgery, they plan radiation and I really don’t want to get nuked, but trust me, I’m listening to God because if that’s how He will manifest healing then I know radiation can’t hurt me! Can you believe I went through chemo treatment from November thru February without getting sick or catching a cold! Well, last week it caught up to me! But, my God is so good! My immune system is doing a pretty good job of fighting those nasty germs. Keep praying! Pray for wisdom and excellent precision for the doctors and all those who will be involved in this next phase of my treatment. Pray for a supernatural move of God on my behalf and pray that I continue to hear God directing my way with no distraction. As you know I’ve already received the healing and I’m just walking out the steps, knowing that manifestation rests in the hands of the Great Physician! Thanks for your love and your prayers.
Love,
Darlene