As they didn't detect any cancer cells after his treatment, Germán only needs maintenance chemotherapy now, every 3 months, for 2 years. He went through the first one with no ill effects. Thank God! He still feels like something isn't quite right, but more tests and doctor's appointments are looming, so there's hope that they will be able to continue "fixing" him.
Can the cancer come back? (Can he lose his hair again?!) Yes, it's possible. But there is incredible hope and strength in God's promises, like these, that we've likely mentioned before...
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)
**************
But here's something MUCH MORE exciting:
One day we - who love Jesus - will be able to shout, "You came back!" I can imagine Him winking and saying, "I said I would, didn't I?" (And we know from experience that He ALWAYS does what He says He will do.)
"I am coming soon." (Revelation 3:11)
"For the Son of Man is going to come in His Father's glory with His angels, and then He will reward all people according to what they have done." (Matthew 16:27)
Now, as nice as it might be to know we will be rewarded, to me the most amazing, heart-warming thing about Christ returning hinges on what He said in John 14:3:
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me, that you may also be where I am."
That's what I look forward to above all else:
that I may be where He is!
***********
