Aggressive

Definition: Aggressive adj.

Characterized by aggression: aggressive behavior.
Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion: an aggressive regime.
Assertive, bold, and energetic: an aggressive sales campaign.
Of or relating to an investment or approach to investing that seeks above-average returns by taking above-average risks.
Fast growing; tending to spread quickly and invade: an aggressive tumor.
Characterized by or inclined toward vigorous or intensive medical treatment: an aggressive approach to treating the infection.
Intense or harsh, as in color.

I saw my surgeon yesterday. I think the word "aggressive" was used six times in the course of a fifteen minute conversation. I may be exaggerating but it seemed like six or maybe it was ten times. No matter, the word was used, I am not mistaken.

The good news. The cancer did not spread past my breast. The bad news. It is nasty form of cancer that does not respond to some of the newer targeted forms of chemotherapy. It is vigorous and most likely waiting, hidden, ready to build a new fortress of encampment.

I see the oncologist on August 21st. Then I will know more what kind of counter attack is needed to rout out this invader of my body.

Until then...

Psalm 91

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
       will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
They say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
       my God, in whom I trust."
Surely he will save you
       from the fowler's snare
       and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers,
       and under his wings you will find refuge;
       his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night,
       nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
       nor the plague that destroys at midday.

What has always been true, make true again Lord.

Comments

[sleepingwithbread]

. . . may it be . . .

[your cousin, Sue]

Jan, Bob, and family,
We continue to keep all of you in our prayers and as always you are in my thoughts...

With love,
Sue

[becky]

Prayers for His touch "aggressive" touch to all the hidden places. Holding you and your family close in my prayers.

[JaimeG]

Yes, Lord! You who are mightier than all, stand against this aggression! Continue to stop this at the door. Put Jan in your secret place, in the center of your heart. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.

[Tonya]

candle - lit,
prayers - prayed,
Holy Spirit --- Come.