The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Note that it doesn't say He'll take you out of the valley. He walks WITH you through it. Right now Alison's deep in that valley. Duke's plan of low-dose radiation therapy has fallen through. Protocol disapproved. She needs blood again. 2 weeks ahead of schedule this time, approximately twice as fast as last time. I've contacted our social worker and doctor, and will be trying see Neuroendocrine specialists at either Moffit or Mayo. The time is now.
I would also like to point out the part reading 'I shall not want.' I interepret that as 'I shall not be left wanting.' Alison received some good news on Thanksgiving too. Her friends from AGD, and specifically her friend Katy, set up a contribution account called 'A Dream for Alison.' They created it to provide Alison with the means to meet any medical expenses that arise, and when that's through, so that she can take a much needed vacation! Talk about timeliness. It's SO scary right now. It is quite a comfort to realize that God AND good friends are there beside you. So until Alison is able to say this for herself, I'd like to say thanks Katy. And thanks AGD girls.
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