the discovery of skin cancer on my face

I have not put this on my blog but this is an email I sent out just before I left for India on Nov 9 -  My surgery is December 21 here in Indianapolis to remove the cancer - 

EMAIL ON NOV 9, 2007

"My doctor's office called me as I was driving to the airport today.  I am on my way to India for our 10 year anniversary and leadership conference where 60 church planters.  The call contained some sobering news.

This week I went to the dermatologist where a biopsy was done on a spot on my face.  I have basal cell carcinoma spot on my skin which a form of skin cancer.

I am told it is the most common form skin cancer and it does not spread into your organs like melanoma ---   The doctor says that this does not spread.

As I am sure many of you know, whenever the word "cancer" enters into conversation it is humbling and causes you to face your own mortality in the face and reflect on what is eternal and most important.

2007 has already been a full month of health issues from my disk-replacement surgery -Leaving for another journey overseas with this news has been a shock for all of us..."

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Take care brother... prayers assured from this end.