Patience is somebody else’s virtue

Posted on July 22nd, 2007 by Cam.
Categories: Let's talk.

I have been really tired. I am trying to stay as active as I can at the moment by walking to the shops or heading into the workshop to do a little bit more each day. Taps and I went into the workshop on Friday, shuffled things around for a couple of hours, then went home. I crashed the rest of the afternoon and slept. I am supposed to expect this lethargy due to high calcium levels apparently. Doing something each day has been good, but a couple of hours is my limit I think. With this lethargy comes a bit of confusion and light-headedness when I am up and about. Maybe this happens to everyone when they walk through Ikea though.

Elizabeth is struggling. The mix of being back at work plus dealing with what is going on with me has been tough already, and we haven’t really started the treatment. We will work out the best plan over the next few weeks when the testing has been completed. She is the best gift I have been given.

So we are just waiting on the next step. That is the tiring part.

8 comments.

Cons

Comment on July 22nd, 2007.

Cam, its ok to be tired. Try and rest when you can, because it is so good not only for your body but your mind and soul too. Anyway, ikea is only good for one thing. Hotdogs.

Our love to Elizabeth.. we are praying for you always, and we never forget to thank God for Elizabeth being your wife. Lots of love Cam, love Cons xx

Vera

Comment on July 22nd, 2007.

Actually, going through IKEA is alot worse then what you are feeling right now..soooo… many choices!!! Do listen to your body though..no point in being a hero. When you are tired -sleep and if you feel like mopping the house and painting the walls , at 1am..do so! I’m sure Elizabeth will approve.
You dad gave a great last service this morning. Tough for him but he got through just fine..and the message was aimed at us all…we will sure miss them both. Take care
Vera

lachlan@dunjey.name

Comment on July 22nd, 2007.

Thanks for your invite to walk beside. Thanks for allowing us the privilege to be part of your lives. We will be praying for you both. Love LiznLach

Kaleb Smith

Comment on July 22nd, 2007.

Cam don’t get me wrong, I am humbled and inspired by your strength of character in this trial which is beyond what I can fully understand. But I feel a lot like Elihu in the book of Job (Job 32:6-1). I have listened carefully to the words of my elders as I read though all the entries.
Cam I know in absolute certainty that you will be Healed, you will be another testimony in the ever increasing list of stories that the Doctors CAN NOT explain. (and let me tell you there are a lot). My reality is what is written in the Bible, Word for Word. I can understand if you are reluctant to “flop down before God.” But let me encourage you to have faith for your Healing. Deliverance belongs to those who Trust in the name of the Lord! You have everything to gain. The scriptures are clear, James 5:13-19.
Cam thank you for all you’ve been to me. I thank God for the great abundance of intercession on your behalf by soo many saints around you. I will carry you in prayer daily. Surely you have reason for confidence. Can I encourage you also to read though psalms. STAY AWESOME!!! More scriptures to come.
God Bless

Sharp Family

Comment on July 22nd, 2007.

Cam and Elizabeth

We have been praying for you guys ever since we heard the news. We thank God for the results so far…and will continue to pray that He will sustain you both, give you peace and bring healing. ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.” Prov 3:5,6

With love, blessings and prayers
Greg, Elizabeth, Daniel, Natalie and Cameron

Andrew & Ruth

Comment on July 23rd, 2007.

Cam and Liz

I have started to share this site with some of my year 9-10 students who are looking at Worship & Wisdom this semester at school. I encouraged them to read your posts…hope that is ok?

Thanks again for sharing your journey with us! We care about you both heaps and look forward to giving you a hug when we see you next.

Keeping you in our prayers

Sharelle

Comment on July 23rd, 2007.

re: Sternum, up close….Cam you make me laugh….not just teehee but really really laugh….out loud.
Anyway, Ive been sitting here for the last 15 mins thinking of what I could possibly say to you and Elizabeth, deleating and re-writing several times…no that sounds dumb, and that sounds corny….what would I want someone to say to me if I were in your shoes……here are 2 things that I want you to know
We CARE
We care that a beautiful couple in the prime of their lives are going through such a devastating time , and,
We Pray
Know that everytime your faces and names come into our minds we pray for you both.
Sharelle and Grant Watts

Tracey,Jordon ,Harry Steele-John

Comment on July 23rd, 2007.

Dearest Cam and Elizabeth. We have just returned from overseas and heard your news. Cam you were such a support to us last year ;the time you spent with Jordon and Harry was so appreciated by us all. You are a special person in the lives of a lot of people .You spoke often with such love for Elizabeth that we are sure that she too is a lovely person.May all the love that surrounds you both help to lift you through.At a point in the not too distant past a friend who had recently had brain surgery said to me ;that there would come a time when I didn’t think about it all the time .Yeah right !! (I thought ) but as it turned out she was right.I can also relate to the coincidental happenings ;I think we may have chewed that over a few times.Sure lets you know that whatever you need is out there,even when you don’t realise it’s occurring untill afterwards. We look forward to hearing all the rest of the miracles along the way.The adage of you probably wouldn’t choose the route but are real okay with where you got to ;has proved true so many times for me — we’ll speak to that this time next year !!.Jordon ,Harry and I send you both much love and strength.We will be thinking of you both every day,l

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