![]() ![]() So in April 2013 when I was diagnosed, out of 318M people in the US, that’s a 0.00000031% chance of getting it. Only 100 people are diagnosed annually in the US. I have gliomatosis cerebri, an incredibly rare brain cancer. And his sell (450,000,000) a little more than mine (0). The back and forth with Dean was slow, because, well, he works up to 80 hours per week writing novels. You’ve got to be kidding me! I wiped my eyes, sure enough, blood smeared the tissue. He advised, with acknowledgement the advice would usher tears of blood, to put aside that novel-maybe in a dark, isolated corner where only dust mites would acknowledge it existed-and start a new novel. Still wasn’t good enough.ĭean Koontz had by now become my mentor (which is a miracle on its own). I rewrote and edited and honed and tried to improve. I said to God, “See? I told you so!” No response. I know this because lots of people told me it did. In my defense, that was with a 60-hour work week and a young family. Two years later, I finished my first novel. Vastly different stories, different characters, yet all provided hope. Dean Koontz had unknowingly taught me that the reason for writing is to provide hope for the reader. And that little word was answered with another word: hope. I devoured his novels and learned a great deal about all of the above. ![]() I discovered Dean Koontz, and he quickly became my idol. But as I delved into this “new world,” God began to bless me, bless my understanding and comprehension. How to write dialogue, scene settings, engaging characters, plot, structure, background, story arc, action, mystery, suspense… Talk about drinking from the firehose. I amassed somewhere around 40 craft books. I spent the next several months studying the craft of writing. In 2006 I dedicated focused time to try and figure out what that could be. But I felt it was something He wanted me to do differently. But despite all of this, I felt something was missing. I had a twenty-year IT management career, making more money than I deserve, travelling the world, enjoying my family, my friends, my work. Hammon, homeopathic doctor – He’s working with my other doctors.My name is Frank Redman. He is a man of great faith, and I have enjoyed getting to know him as a surgeon and a brother.ĭr. David Barnett, neuro-surgeon – David performed my brain surgery, and it was an amazing success. He has a refreshing and encouraging personality with a great sense of humor.ĭr. Scott Cheek, radiation oncologist – I enjoy Dr. Please pray for her as she monitors my treatment and vitals through all of this. Fink is the quarterback for my team, and she happens to be the Peyton Manning of neuro-oncology. This will continue every day for six weeks.Ĭhemo will be happening right along side of radiation and will go through February, and then we’ll take a four-week break, get an MRI and see where we stand.ĭr. 29, bolstering my system with some homeopathic means. To see the tangible love of God for us in the saints has been overwhelming and a great comfort…Thanks.īattle Plan: Radiation and chemotherapy start on Dec. “Let me start by saying, Thank You! The outpouring of love and prayers for my family and me has been so overwhelming that it has moved us to sobs. Also, let’s appeal to God for the well being of The Village Church and the community that they serve. Please be praying for Matt and his family. Below, Pastor Matt gives us clarity in regards to his treatment. Since the surgeons were unable to remove the tumor in its entirety, there will be need for further treatment. ![]()
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