I've been overwhelmed by the love of thousands of people from around the world who have been praying, fasting and pleading my case before our loving heavenly Father. When the doctor told me on Sept. 17, 2008 that I have a cancerous tumor in my pancreas I experienced shock and fear and I was driven to the point of facing the fact that this might be the time when God is calling me home. I set me house/life in order and asked everyone to start praying. I'm amazed at how many people have told me, "I don't feel this is your end. I feel this is only a time of testing and that God will use you for another 30 years as you have requested."

A few days ago, just before going under anesthesia for the biopsy, I had one thought going through my mind over and over, "God is in control. God is in control. God is in control." Today, even though I was anxious and my hands were sweaty while waiting in the surgeon's office to hear the results of the P.E.T. Scan and biopsy, I had one thought going through my mind over and over, "Thy will be done. Thy will be done. Thy will be done."

When the surgeon entered the room, the first word out of his mouth was, "Negative!" Then he explained that the biopsy on the mass at the head of the pancreas showed no signs of malignancy! So, this is an answer to prayer that the whole pancreas does not need to be removed, but only the tail end!

The biopsy did show some "atypical" cells. So, we will have to do more tests in the future to check on these cells, but it does not necessarily mean they will develop into cancer cells.
On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 I will have a two-hour surgery to remove a tumor near the end of the pancreas. A biopsy will then be performed on this tumor to determine if it is cancerous. Please pray that it will not be cancerous.

After receiving this good news, I went to meet my family (Jan, Erika and Branson) who had just flown in from Chiang Mai, Thailand. I was so happy to share with them the good report.

God is graciously answering the prayers of faith from around the world and I feel so excited to tell you this good news. Please continue to pray for a safe surgery and quick recovery. Also, pray that there will be no cancer in the tumor near the tail of the pancreas. Thank you for partnering with our family during this difficult time in our lives.

The next update will be done by one of my friends on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 after the surgery.
(For those here in Singapore, as I will be recovering from the effects of surgery and anesthesia, I would like to request no visitors at the hospital until Saturday, 4 Oct. 2008.)

To God be the glory. - Robert Reagan