S = Solace

1/12/10 One Year ago today ---BIOPSY! Just that word can send one running to seek solace. (comfort, consolation, support, relief)
I took off during lunch to “run up” to have the “punch” biopsy done. Whew, I felt like he took out a big plug. (In retrospect, I know that to be a good thing since many a MAC diagnosis has been missed because the doc didn’t get a good specimen.) Afterwards, I was too light-headed and nauseous to even lift my head. Walking, with my weak knees, proved to be beyond me as well. Once I made it as far as the doorway only to have to go back and lie down with ice on my neck and forehead.

I’m glad I had asked Larry to meet me there just in case I got a result right on the spot. Instead he became my crutch to lean on (a position he has held often over the last year) and to get me to the car.

Dr. Schneider said the results would take at least 3 days.

Oh how I needed solace---the thought of three days of fearing the unknown was not a comforting thought. He became my Solace, my source of comfort throughout the rest of that day and that first (and last) night of waiting. I don’t remember if I even prayed or what I prayed if I did---but I know He was there.

Today the scripture prayer that comes to mind when needing solace/comfort is 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17.

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.