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Over the last year-and-a-half, we have asked you at various times to please pray for Jereby and Michelle. Since our last update (and prayer request for them), it has been a dark downward spiral in so many ways. This past week, however, I have received some very positive reports from them that they have given me permission to include here...
From Michelle on 06/05/2023
Hey Scott, I haven’t handled this life change (larynx removal and radiation treatments) very well. But I am accepting this as my reality and giving it to God because it’s all for His glory.
I encourage Jereby to stay close to you because you're good, and even though I pushed and pushed and pushed you and everyone else away, I want you to know it’s not because I think you are flawed or bad, it’s because the fear was too great, and I’m a woman who’s been beat down so much from such an early age that, weakness and vulnerability in needing help from others is viewed as shameful. So God is peeling my layers back to get to the nasty abscess of pride and ego (Edging God Out) that is woven into the fibers of my being. And I’m humbling myself to allow for God to do for me what I can’t do for myself.
I understand there are only so many apologies for bad behavior before it becomes just that, words. So I want you to know I am getting help from everywhere I can. I am on a new medication. It’s an antipsychotic. I’m not proud to have to submit to a pill as strong as Abilify.
Jereby and I have an update, and we are hoping you’ll relay the message to all the prayer warriors out there, that we met with our 2 head surgeons and my speech therapist. And they did their run of tests, and I am so grateful to say I’m in remission.
I still have to see them every 3 months. But everything looks fine and nothing shows any sign of cancer.
All Glory to God.
One last quick inside memo: I was raised, as you are aware, with a father who said women should be seen and not heard. All sorts of bad things happened in those silent days. So when I became a woman I promised I wouldn’t be silenced ever again. And then God quickly showed me I am powerless, and I’d have to learn to respectfully and gracefully be made to express myself in silence once again. It’s taking time, but I am working on it, and also began cooking and cleaning again.
Thank you for your dedication and prayers. And I’m sorry you take the short end of the stick when you go so far out of your way to help othersso selflessly
Jesus is smiling down on you
Sending hugs
The Wahl’s
From Jereby on 06/08/2023
Hi Scott, I’m actually doing well and in a good mellow headspace. Wellbutrin has started working after more than a month of nothing. I’ve been slammed down busy with some personal things and I dropped the ball on last week. I apologize because that is something that we have talked about, was just communication and I take accountability for that and apologize. I’m going to be 50 years old in under a month. I’m doing the cancer screening test, starting the medication to get hepatitis C out of my body, dental work done and mainly working on my relationship with Michelle and our marriage. While we still are dealing with (lessening) of whatever bacteria, mold or something that is causing sores as you recall and it’s been reduced greatly but still a thing to keep a eye on.
The apartment is taking shape and it’s going to be enjoyable to entertain guests again. We were able to have some real deep discussions about this marriage, how we treat each other, how we treat ourselves and others as well. Michelle has been through absolute hell for a few years and now she’s had a heavy burden taken off her back and you can see that light is coming back on. Obviously we have a lot to keep working on for the rest of our lives, but we are just trying to enjoy each day as a gift. She cut her hair shorter so the hair is not around the stoma (hole in her throat) so easily.
We are making plans for some events to get back out there and live life like we have wanted. We are looking for a counselor for us individually and together. We are getting back our foundation and Jesus gets all the glory, wonders and happiness that we currently are receiving from him. He has provided for her and me over our lifetime so many provisions along the way andsupport in so many ways. I just feel very grateful, blessed & a feeling of peace currently. That can change in 5 minutes though Yes, A lot to report! To answer your question about how I’m doing? I’m optimistic, hopeful, feel like it will be a great summer and I’m happy to be getting some medical stuff done and ready myself for a return to some form of employment and/or going back to college at Mt. Hood for the 2 year robotic program...
I am looking forward to seeing you again very soon, perhaps even the start of next week or midweek? What I will do is communicate with you and let you know what days are best and what days are best for you as well. I’m safe, sober, and in a lot better headspace than recently. How are you doing? Is everyone doing okay? I know you told me Ellie was back at OHSU for her shot. Have her muscles relaxed yet? I send good wishes for the whole family and hope that we can get together soon. Take care!
(later the same day after I asked to share their reports with you)...
Hey there, Michelle is napping right now, but I honestly don’t think she would mind. Her renewed spirit is on fire right now and she’s been giving Jesus Christ all the accolades, glory, joy and praise and we both believe that was his plan for us. Even through our darkest days (and there were quite a few) we praise him for the humbling experience and have absolute faith that something good is coming out of this experience and that Michelle will find herself again having a very active life outside of our home.
This has been a very difficult experience, but I would never change any of it. I needed to be humbled and I’m grateful for the lessons that I was being taught. I lost my job, yeah it hurt, but I’m not even worried about it anymore because it’s not everything that life is about, we both know that in the end Jesus Christ will provide for us even flat broke. I’m going to say that we both are fine with you telling our entire story or whatever aspects you see fit for sharing to the group email . Please let each and every person know how much that means to both of us, and we are praying for each and everyone else to have peace, happiness, good health and safety and that God is good!
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