Liz's Letters

It is way past my bedtime. Normally, I try to be in bed by about 9:30 although sometimes it is closer to 10:00. Tonight, I am going to try and make it until midnight because I am going to have a midnight snack. And then I plan on sleeping late, really late. There was a time, many years ago, when this behavior was fun, but at my age-it is just a chore. The silence of my house bids me to crawl into the comfort of my cool sheets. And my mind screams "DISOBEDIENCE!" at the thought of a midnight snack. But tonight, I prepare for a minor surgical procedure at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow 1:00 p.m.??? (sigh) Sadly, I have been having gallbladder attacks. My recent ultrasound showed several "free floating" stones, approximately 9 mm in size. Tomorrow, they come out - along with with little organ that houses them. I am thrilled! For months, my stomach has tried to express frustration, and I was deaf. So...she screamed...very loudly one night - and for hours. I heard her ...

Today the pathology report was provided for our church family. Our very loved pastor, Matt Chandler, has a malignancy. The entire update is available at the link below, but in short, he will see a Neuro-oncologist this week to discuss further treatment. The nature of the tumor hindered the removal of it all and several treatment options will be considered. -In the meantime, we will pray for the following: -Wisdom for all the coming decisions -Strength and peace to endure -The kids’ (Audrey, Reid and Norah) hearts; pray the Lord is merciful as they process and that their little hearts do not grow embittered -The Chandlers and The Village would suffer well because of the gospel and for the sake of Christ’s name. The gospel is our hope and the Lord is our strength. The entire update as released by the staff at The Village Church can be viewed by clicking the link below. Pathology results revealed Thank you for your prayers!

Below is the letter that was sent to the body of believers at the Village Church today. Prayer and fasting is taking place in my home, in the church family that we are part of, and in the lives of thousands of others who know, love, or just know of Matt. I humbly pass this along for my believing friends and family, asking you to join me in prayer for Matt's total and swift healing! Thank you! God, the Great Physician, is Sovereign! Update from our elders concerning Matt and his health: Matt will undergo surgery Friday afternoon Pastor Matt Chandler will have surgery Friday afternoon to remove a tumor located in the frontal lobe of his brain. The surgery will be performed by Dr. David Barnett. Dr. Barnett told Matt that he was positive about recovery but won't know the full results until the surgery is performed. The doctor was uncertain about the malignancy of the tumor, and a biopsy will be performed as part of the surgery. The outpouring of support and prayers from all over t...