Mike's out mowing...

Oh, Cindy, meant to ask you if we can borrow the juicer. Since Wynola swore by it, thought it would do us some good. Mike and I've made a whole list of things we want to juice like carrots, apples, Krispy Cremes, and Bejing Beef from the new Panda Express. Right now it's taking him forever just to get a few drops from the mowed grass out front.
I know shipping will be costly but, if you can, overnight it!

Family!

Wow! What a family! I already know this family is exceptional since being with you so many years, but how can I thank you enough? What words are adequate in expressing my gratitude? Thank you for re-arranging your schedules and coming to see me!
Thanks to Don for initiating the get-together, the "Team Sharon" t-shirts and picking up the lunch tab for the whole crew! Thanks to Randi for co-ordinating the restaurant and home base. Thanks to Tom for covering the needed hotel rooms and thanks to Cindy for keeping the secret! (Oh, wait...! LOL!) Thanks to Taylor for flying in from Virginia without thinking twice about it. Thanks to Trey, Kyle & Preston for making the drive after a long week of college studying (right?), & to Kendyl for coming in from grad-school (I know there's studying there...), Thanks to Tom & Julie for driving in from Enid even when you had to turn back next day to be ready to preach Sunday morning. Thanks to Matt, Jonelle, Don & Juanda for making the scenic trek from Midland and Cindy who added the additional leg on to Lubbock. Thanks to Eric, Randi, Cason and Braden for giving even more time than you already have and Mike for never, ever leaving my side! (Family who couldn't be be here are still on my "favorites" list, so don't worry! I love you, John, Jason, Kristy, Laney, Connor and Camdyn.)
Thanks, too, for throwing a bunch of the Borens' in the mix! And, thanks for confirming with your actions what your encouraging words had already said. You showed up and showed me your love this weekend. There are not many more comforting words than, "I'll be there" from people you love and call family.
So, I thank you, family of mine! I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Thank you, thank you, Lord!

The doctor called a bit ago and the bone scan is negative! My bones are cancer free! I'm so grateful to God for this answer to all our prayers! We've been united in asking God for this answer and He's been gracious in giving it to us! Isn't it just like Him? He doesn't just barely give to us, but pours blessings our way! Either way- He gets the praise just because of who He is... and, we're so, so, so thankful for the answer, too! Thank you, Lord!
We still await the pathology report and the consult with the oncologist next week. But, now we know it is breast cancer since the body cavity and bones are clean. We're honing in to determine the course of action.
My prayer request today is pure and simple- it's praise! I want to take the time to say thank-you and show appreciation for His merciful hand towards me. So, please join me today in just thanking Him! I don't want to run to the next request (there are so many, it seems) without running to thankfulness first!
Blessings, sweet family!

News from Sharon

I just received a text from Sharon and she wanted me to post her news because she and the girls are not close to a computer. Bone scan CLEAN!!!!!!! Praises!!!!! I'm sure she'll post more when she's at a computer.

Results from Today

I am sure Mom and Dad will have much more to say on the issue, but I wanted everyone to know as soon as possible about the results today.

Mom's CT scan came back clear! We are so excited about that. Thank you all for praying for this, it truly is an answer to prayer. Also, Mom and Dad both really liked their new Dr. She is living proof that God goes before us and puts people in place to help you along the way. She is just what we needed. Please continue to pray for the bone scan tomorrow.

Front Page News at Richland Hills Yesterday

Mike and Sharon Washburn 25th Anniversary with RHCC
Mike Washburn came to RHCC 25 years ago with a daunting challenge of building a Singles Ministry. He also had a young family to nurture and raise. Immediately he began building a ministry, relishing victories, tackling difficult situations, and meeting whatever he faced head on.
While he was growing a vibrant ministry, he and Sharon were raising two young daughters into womanhood. Randi and Taylor and their spouses are a great blessing and a testament to Mike and Sharon’s faithfulness.
Another thing we appreciate about Mike is his growth as a leader and the way he mentors other leaders. Mike has counseled, taught, mentored, exhorted, encouraged, and compassionately listened to hundreds of souls in this flock. His passion and love for this body, individually and corporately, runs deep and wide…25 years of relationship building makes for high demands on his time and counsel.
It also means he knows the ins and outs, the victories and defeats, and all the warts and the beauty of this body.Mike has been instrumental in RHCC growing into a church that has a heart for people in our body, in our community, and beyond.

Schedule This Week

I now have a schedule that I ask you to pray for this week for Mom. Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning she goes in for a CT scan. This will show chest and abdomen areas. Then Tuesday afternoon she will have a Dr. apt. On Wed. morning she will go in for the full body bone scan. This one is the big one that will put our minds at ease, or answer our questions. Please pray that these tests come back with nothing on them and that the cancer we have already found is all there is. Please also pray that the Dr. apt goes well and Mom has a peace come over her about the person or people who are being put in charge of her medical care. God has already shown us that He knew long before we did what was going to happen and He has taken care of us so well. I know without a doubt that He will continue to do this during each step we take. Thank you again for your love and support.