Divine Appointments

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The last 48 hours has been busy OR time.  God has orchestrated some amazing details.  I am in awe of how he coordinates encounters and events to occur.  I knew something big was up when He started to give me some night time rest.  Below are a few of the cases I have been involved in over the last 2 days.

This is a 65 year old male who presented to the clinic with difficulty swallowing.  He has a previous history of alcohol and smoking abuse.  on exam he was found to have a large tumor of the voice box.  At Tenwek we don't tend to biopsy because it can take 3 weeks to get the results.  I explained my findings and discussed the treatment which would involve a total laryngectomy- removing the entire voice box followed by radiation therapy.  I was able to tell him about the Lord Jesus and his love and healing power.  He thought that God was not for drinkers and smokers.  He readily accepted Jesus into his heart.  This picture is him receiving his new bible.  We took him to the OR today for his surgery.  all went well but he has very advanced disease and will need much prayer that God would graciously heal him.


Yesterday we spent a long day in the Operating room taking care of what we thought was a tumor of a patient's salivary gland.  when we approached the tumor we realized this was a much more rare Carotid Body Tumor.  these are highly vascular and bleed tremendously.  In the states we embolize these tumors prior to surgery to reduce bleeding.  Well this is Kenya and we don't have that luxury.  It was a tense time as we worked our way through this surgery.  The tumor was large and there was tremendous bleeding. I elicited all the help I could get from other available surgeons.  But most of all we prayed and God graciously got us through.  The patient is doing well in the intensive care unit without complications.  Praise God!

Thank you for your continued prayers as I attempt to do His work
blessings,
chase miller

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