Hello,
Kelly and I would like to ask for your prayers. Since mid-January, Kelly has been experiencing new and nearly daily headaches. Initially, she attributed this to stress, but a recent MRI revealed a lesion on her brain. The doctors believe it might be due to inflammation (possibly from an infection) or a low-grade, non-aggressive tumor. While they think it is more likely to be a tumor, there is uncertainty among the specialists reviewing the scans. They recommend that Kelly undergo a biopsy to determine the nature of the lesion. However, since the lesion is located deep within her brain (specifically in the right caudate head), the biopsy poses certain risks. We are planning to travel to Florida for the biopsy and to gain clarity on what’s going on. Our plans are to see a neurosurgeon at Tampa General Hospital as soon as we’re able, but we’ve not gotten an appointment yet.
We do believe that God is faithful and uses all things together for good. He uses our trials and sufferings for our good, his glory, and to draw us closer to him. Kelly and I are praying for 1 Peter 5:10 to come to pass in our lives. 1 Peter 5:10 says “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” Please pray this verse with us.
Kelly and I would greatly appreciate your prayers for the following:
1. Complete healing from the condition, whatever it may be.
2. God’s sustaining power during these headaches.
3. The peace that surpasses understanding.
4. Affordable housing for our stay. We are looking for somewhere in Lakeland to be close to Matt’s sister and not far from Tampa.
5. For God to be glorified through our lives in this situation.
6. Protection and peace for Zeke during all this.
Thank you for your prayers. We will keep you posted on the situation. God bless you very much!
Matt & Kelly Elmore (and Zeke)