Second Corinthians chapter one, verse nine is the passage I've chosen for my journey through prostate cancer. Although Paul was speaking specifically about the persecution he and other Christians endured for the Gospel, the emphasis is on the purpose. Persecution or trials of any form solely exist to make us rely on GOD alone, and not ourselves. They happen in order for us to exhaust ourselves of any self effort in order to realize that our total dependence should be on the One Who created, sustains, and has sovereign authority over everything, including our individual lives. One of the Lord's greatest pleasures is when we surrender all to Him so that He receives all the glory He deserves from us, especially those of us who claim Him as Lord. We must avoid using religious cliches and "christianese" to flatter God and make us appear spiritual to man. Yes, it is true – God is good all the time... But, is He good only when things are going good for me??? God is good because it is Who He is, whether our world is good or not. One of the hardest truths to swallow is the fact that prosperity and adversity come from the same Source.

To be clearer, God will sometimes break us in order to use us. A vessel broken by the hands of the Potter will often provide better service to Him because of a clearer understanding and greater reverence for the Maker. Broken or not, we must fully confess and admit to ourselves the words of the Lord Jesus: "...apart from Me you can do nothing."

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3.16.2010

One year later and new PSA result!

Hey, hey, hey!!! It's one year later and I just received my PSA result in the mail.

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0.019!!! Praise GOD again and again!!! Like I mentioned before, this is measured with the ultrasensitive testing that I do through Methodist Hospital in Dallas. It measures out to the thousandths rather than the normal measuring that calculates the results to the hundredths, which makes it much more accurate. The general measurment for an undetectable PSA is ≤0.05. So, with that in mind, you can get a better idea of how low my PSA is!

Again, I'm far too thankful for GOD's amazing mercy and grace to cause me to be cancer-free!!! I don't deserve it at all!!!
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3.01.2010

OCBF Family Spring Fest/Health Fair coming soon...

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas is having another Health Fair on March 27, 2010 from 10am - 1pm in the Christian Education Building. Once again, I'll be there at a table passing out information and ready to chat. I look forward to all brothers who can make it!
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One-Year Check Up Today!

I just had another post-surgery check up this morning. This is one year after my last one - which is cool because now I'm on the yearly schedule. They did something new this time. The nurse did sort of a sonogram procedure to make sure that my bladder was emptying properly. The result was good! Urine sample checked out fine. Doctor checked my lymph nodes and he said I'm good there (praise GOD!). Now it's just waiting for the PSA test result which I should get in about a week or so. Of course, the result will be posted here. Stay tuned!
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12.28.2009

Book in the works

I've been planning this for months but I'm working on a book version of this blog. I'm working to have it be more detailed but still in a journal format as you're reading here. The plan is to self-publish with the hopes of it being picked up by a publisher. More details soon...
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THREE YEARS TODAY!!!

Hey, y'all! Today marks my 3 year anniversary of being a survivor of prostate cancer by the sovereign grace of GOD!!! If I were to express my gratitude I'd quickly run out of words. There just aren't any to describe how I feel about still being alive and cancer-free -- especially since I absolutely don't deserve it!!! I humbly acknowledge the simple, yet powerful truth that I'm nothing without the grace of GOD!

I wish I had an accurate count, but since my survival I've been able to talk and walk with approximately 15-18 brothers who were diagnosed with prostate cancer. A few of them I've had the pleasure to talk with more than once as they would call me occasionally with more questions and then would provide me with post-surgery updates. I'm blessed to be used, or rather "broken t0 serve" my Lord and other brothers in HIS Name!!!
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7.17.2009

Another prostate cancer awareness seminar

Sorry for the short notice. But, tomorrow, Saturday, July 18 at J. C. Phelps Recreation Center (3030 Tips Blvd, Dallas, TX‎) there is seminar on prostate cancer awareness and a basketball tournament. As usual I'd like to see more and more brothers come out and get informed about their health – specifically their prostate health. I've been asked to come out and share my testimony and I would like as many brothers to hear my story, hopefully to inspire them to get checked. My good friends at Methodist Hospital will be there doing screenings. For directions to J. C. Phelps Rec Center, click here.
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7.07.2009

Comfort while you heal - the Donut Cushion!


my wife reminded me that i need to tell brothers about this important commodity. it is a known fact that after prostate cancer surgery, your crouch will be sore! we hardly think about it, but we sit on our prostates all the time. cutting it out makes you sore in that area. it will be a bit uncomfortable sitting while you heal, especially when you sit on a hard, flat surface. enter the donut cushion!!! this thing is a life saver! my wife found one for me at a teacher supply store of all places. go figure. but you can find many of them online, at pillow/bedding stores or even through some medical supply resources. prices range from $10-$20. i use it to drive with and work at my desk. i'm not sore anymore, but i've gotten so used to it that it has made a permanent home on my driver's seat. this is very helpful and provides the best comfort. to find one online, just type "donut cushion" in your favorite search engine. ahhhhhhh...so nice!
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