Daisy is still in surgery. 3 hours so far. They are closing her up now. #prayfordaisy

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.
-Isaiah 26:3-4

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection. (Psalm 91:1-4 NLT)

A pre-op photo of Daisy. They just rolled her back. #prayfordaisy

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. -Nahum 1:7

Daisy’s surgery to resect her third cancerous tumor in as many years is today at 10:30 a.m. PST in our hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. The tumor is sitting where her last two were and is the size of a golfball. It is apparently connected to the spleen and part of her bowel.

An important prayer request right now is that the surgeon is able to remove the whole tumor without having to take any of the spleen and/or bowel.

The bigger prayer is that the tumor would end up being non-cancerous—which would be a miracle. If it is cancerous we will pray for a favorable histology; which would mean it is not the worst and most aggressive and treatment-resistant sort of cancer.

Thank you for all your prayers and support. We love and value you all.

We will be keeping you updated here at prayfordaisy.com and also here:
Twitter | @brittmerrick #prayfordaisy
Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/pastorbrittmerrick

Daisy having fun helping daddy wash things today.

Daisy’s surgery info for tumor resection:
Wednesday 4/11/12
Check in @ 9am
Surgery @ 10:30am
Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA

Collecting shells on the beach with Daisy. “Today is a good day,” she said. Surgery tomorrow.

Our family is so thankful for everyone’s love, support and prayers. Thank you. Enjoying Jesus in the midst of it all. Love.

The miracle we were praying for didn’t happen. The tumor is still there and it doesn’t look good. Next week = surgery. Please keep praying and believing God for a miracle! He is the author of LIFE!