Kalamatiano
Misty’s uncle’s wedding was a fabulous extrazaganza. He married into a very nice Greek family, so the wedding was full of beautiful tradition. One of my favorite pieces was the Kalamatiano: a dance in which all the guests join the new couple for an organized circular dance (see the steps outlined here). This is apparently a common Greek tradition.
Well, during this dance, many of the participants threw dollar bills on the ground. Which brings me to my image for the night…
It is appropriately titled: Kalamatiano
PS…today was nice. We spent the morning in the hospital hooked up to an IV. Misty has to get her secondary chemo every other friday. But that went fine and we spent the rest of the day over her parents house. It was beautiful outside as well…which always makes the day a bit brighter :)
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Darren,
Flo and I are praying for you guys. I was laying my hands on this blog while praying along with the Lakeland Revival on TV too. We are praying according to your 3 requests on the right there and we’re in agreement with that.
Bless you brother. Be encouraged and take heart. We’re praying for you to remain strong.
Kevin
hey darren i was talking to juju and she told me about your site im really sorry about misty and you will both be in my prayers i love you guys and im praying for the best
Hi Darren,
I found out about Misty from my daughter, Kristyna Orlando. I’m praying in agreement with you for total healing and deliverance for Misty. I’ve learned years ago, through a battle with stage two cervical cancer at the age of 30, with two small children and a new baby, that…God is Good all the time and He is never too late! When cancer came to attack me, I had asked the Lord…”What do you want me to do?” I knew God didn’t put it on me, so I asked whether He was going to heal me or should I have the hysterectomy. I felt like, if I gave in to the devil with this disease, he would come back as a winner and attack again. I knew I had a battle ahead of me, which I was ready for, but, I just needed the assurance of which road to choose to get my healing. I believed God said that He would give me this miracle without any harsh medications and without any operation. So I made an appointment in Philadelphia for a second opinion. I walked into the doc’s office and said, “Doctor, this is what my doctor in Trenton says and I’m here to make sure that his tests are correct. If they are correct, God says He will give me a miracle, so I don’t want any operation or any harsh medication.” Dr. Mikuta answered, ” I understand, I too, am a believer.” After explaining the normal path of procedures, we agreed, that I would go back to Philly once a month, get tested to check the status of the cancer. After the eighth month, I received a call from Dr. Mikuta, that I need not return because I was totally healed and we both praised God on the phone!
But, let me tell you….it wasn’t easy. All during that time, I was tempted. My husband said, “Chris, get the operation, I don’t mind”, there were cancer awareness things going on everwhere I went. I turned on 700 Club and would hear testimonies of people who prayed for others close to them to be healed of cancer, but they died. Christian women were saying to go get the operation; etc. etc.. I had absolutely no fear. God blessed me with perfect peace. One day, the enemy of my soul said, “How can you expect to get healed of cancer when you smoke?” Now, that bothered me! So I called Ken Copeland’s ministry to ask about that. The brother who answered the phone sounded just like brother Copeland. I explained my situation to the man and he answered, “You are not the sick looking to get healed, you are the healed and satan is trying to steal your health.” Well, that just confirmed how I felt from the beginning. Most importantly, he helped me get focused on God’s Word, Jesus! That was the subtle way the enemy used to try and get me to focus on myself and my own imperfections, rather than on God…Who is our Perfection. God is our Healing, our Miracle, our everything…and He lives in our hearts; just imagine….in us!!!!Wow!
I hope this testimony encourages you, my brother! God loves you and He didn’t bless the fruit of Misty’s womb just to take her away from the baby He gave her! Surely God is Good, Merciful, Loving and Kind! Enduring forever! All of His promises are yes and amen!!!! God bless you and your family, God keep you in perfect peace. May God fullfill His promise to you with the miracle Misty needs, so that your joy be made full!Glory to God, forever and ever, in Jesus Name…Amen