CANCER...
--The husband of a dear friend from college who lives in North Carolina is undergoing treatments and transplants for multiple myeloma cancer at Duke as I write this. We are praying for healing and alleviation from the extreme pain he has been experiencing the last several months.
--Last week another member from our church was diagnosed with lymphoma (cancer). It is aggressive, but treatable. We are praying for a full recovery.
--On Sunday a 5-year-old daughter / granddaughter related to two beloved pastors in our area passed away with brain cancer. It was diagnosed after a family vacation only 10 weeks ago. They had originally given her 18 months to live. Our entire community was praying for her and the family. Her memorial service is today at 11:00 a.m.
--Last night a friend in Texas emailed me to say that her 79-year-old mother passed away from a long battle with cancer.
--The husband of a dear friend from college who lives in North Carolina is undergoing treatments and transplants for multiple myeloma cancer at Duke as I write this. We are praying for healing and alleviation from the extreme pain he has been experiencing the last several months.
--Two weeks ago our church celebrated the five-year anniversary mark of our pastor being cancer free (tongue cancer). It was diagnosed by a dentist during an examination. We are thankful for his good health these days.
--Last week another member from our church was diagnosed with lymphoma (cancer). It is aggressive, but treatable. We are praying for a full recovery.
--On Sunday a 5-year-old daughter / granddaughter related to two beloved pastors in our area passed away with brain cancer. It was diagnosed after a family vacation only 10 weeks ago. They had originally given her 18 months to live. Our entire community was praying for her and the family. Her memorial service is today at 11:00 a.m.
So much heartache and death to this terrible disease yet the Lord chooses to give some more years of life and to spare others completely during their lifetimes. There are all kinds of potential causes for cancer, many have probably not even been discovered in this technological, electrical, stress-oriented, food-engineered world in which we live today.
Pray for those who suffer and be there for them as they go through the waiting, the tests, treatments, chemo / radiation, etc. For believers, there is hope in the Lord even in this suffering. For those who are not, come to Him today and let Him walk with you through this difficult season of life.
Pray for those who suffer and be there for them as they go through the waiting, the tests, treatments, chemo / radiation, etc. For believers, there is hope in the Lord even in this suffering. For those who are not, come to Him today and let Him walk with you through this difficult season of life.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice,
and weep with those who weep.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden,
and I will give you rest."
Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days,
That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
1 comment:
Thank you Tonya for your consistent prayers and compassion for those who have battled or are battling this terrible disease called cancer. Your sentiments are beautifully expressed and your scripture references so perfect. We too had been praying for Ava and have been blessed by reading her father's blog. Our lives have been forever changed by this disease and because of what the Lord has taught us in the storm, many of the changes are for the better. Love you my friend!
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