A Post of Praise

King David wrote many new songs written as a result of his life experiences and what he learned of himself and of God through those experiences; the book of Psalms is full of many of his works. I appreciate his frankness and honesty that oozes out of his artistry. I think of him today because when I heard some good news about Grace, I felt (not that I actually did) like I could write my own new song of praise.
Grace had her surgery on Monday in Cleveland. The surgeon, after getting into the area where one of the tumors was located, determined that it was NOT cancer, but a loculated area of infection. Grace had to stay in the hospital for a few days because she came out of surgery with some chest tubes, and needed to be on some epidural pain management because of the tubes and her incision. She was to be discharged from the hospital today; she and her husband will be in the Cleveland area for a few days in order to ensure she is well enough to go home, and they should return to N. Carolina next week sometime. She had an infectious disease specialist follow up with her so that once the specific source of infection is targeted, she will be placed on the proper antibiotic therapy for a period of time. Obviously, this outcome is so much better than what the alternative was thought to be. God is a giver of good gifts----regardless of the outcome. I thank Him for being so gracious to Grace, as well as to her family.
Thank you so very much to all who prayed for Grace and who asked about her condition. I think it's incredible that since the family of God is universal, we have the opportunity to tap into what God is doing in places we've never been to and with people we've never met. Thanks for caring about Grace.....and I hope this post causes you to praise.