Alex's cancer story (From the doctor's perspective)

Just as with the original posting of Alex's cancer story here and here I have been prompted to tell the story but this time from the doctors perspective. 

After writing Alex's story I somehow came upon Dr. Ashton's blog.  In a cruel twist of irony he was now the one fighting against cancer.  His family shared with me at the time I told Alex's story of the light that brought into his heart that day. 

Dr. Dennis Ashton was one of my dads good friends growing up.  As such we have been able to keep him posted on Alex and how he is doing.  However, on that fateful Wednesday he had no idea that he was working with a good friends grandson.

Unfortunately, almost 2 years ago Dennis Ashton lost his fight with cancer.  I was just days away from delivery and was so sad I couldn't be there to honor the man who truly saved my son's life.  I posted a comment on his obituary and left it at that.  A few days after the funeral my dad had gone over to visit with his wife and pass along our love for Dr. Ashton.  It was that day that we learned the rest of the story.

Dr. Ashton was doing what he thought was a routine well-baby exam to clear him to go home.  Andy was in the room with Alex at the time and noticed the doctor being very thorough.   As he was doing the exam, the Spirit told him to check his liver again.  He did and felt something, but again moved on.  A second time he was told to check, and he felt the tumor.  He didn't know what he was feeling but he knew more needed to be checked so he ordered tests.  These tests were the beginning of our miracle; Alexander, who just turned 12.

I am so grateful for a man who lived in a way that he was worthy and willing to listen to the whisperings of the spirit.  I know for a fact that it was not a coincidence that he was our doctor that day.  He was not our regular doctor but just the doctor on call.   He was brought there to be an instrument in the hands of God that day.  I will forever be thankful for him and his willingness to listen and obey the spirit.
This story has taught me to never ignore a prompting.  When the spirit speaks we need to listen.  We never know where that prompting will lead or what prayers we may be answering for someone.  We need to always live in a way that the spirit can speak to us.   Thank you Dr. Ashton for not only saving my son that day but for also teaching me a valuable lesson in life!!