The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Editor,

Mike and I are grateful to our community here in the Touchet Valley for supporting us so well through my cancer diagnosis, surgery and recovery. I had a very successful surgery outcome and will be following up with oral chemotherapy for six months, as a preventative measure against re-occurrence.

This is (because I am, and continue to be on) a journey that is filled with many challenges, blessings, and healing. I can say this not just because of the good outcome, but because I have learned so much through the process about me, my relationship with God and the friends that have come alongside me as I continue to move through it.  I am grateful for every single part of this experience. I am thankful for God who has shown Himself to me in the most amazing and simple ways. 

I am very thankful for the medical support from Dr. Terry and Marilyn Johnson and the staff at the Waitsburg Clinic who were diligent in getting me through the tests that needed to happen. So thankful for all the doctors that I have had the pleasure of being under the care of, and the care I received while in the hospital. For all of you, my friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors who came alongside in many ways; prayer support, financial gifts, beautiful encouraging cards, organizing food deliveries and transport, bringing food, sitting with me, supplying groceries, listening and speaking words of life to me.

It is a blessing to live in this community, where we have each other’s back. Where we can reach out, without judgment when others need it and receive support when we need it. This is a very good place to call home!

Many thanks and blessings,

Mike & Melissa Ferrians

Waitsburg