Today was the date first given to us for Dan's surgery, but the reality is that the surgery was changed to January 8th. It is a big and long (8 hours) undertaking which involves removing a portion of several organs and challenging the liver to regenerate in order to remove an additional portion of it in 6 weeks after the first surgery. Wow! That is a great deal to recover from. Dan needs all your prayers for a smooth and speedy recovery. The hope is that he will emerge from all this with a complete cure which will make all this definitely worthwhile. We appreciate your faithfulness to present these requests before the throne of God in our time of need.
Here is a link to Dan and Ashley's blog:
http://footballandstethoscopes.blogspot.com/
Philippians 4:6-8
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Dec 21
monday, december 21, 2009
Dan and Ashley's blog says it all; please pray, pray, pray:
Surgery
So, about 2 weeks ago, Dan's oncologist called and said that she presented his case to the Stanford Tumor Board (surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, etc). Rather than wanting to do Cyberknife, the Board felt that now is a "window of opportunity" to remove all of the cancer.
That is good news in that there is a possibility of a cure! However, "removing" means surgery.
Dan and I just met with the surgical oncologist and the plans have been made for Dan to have a Whipple procedure on January 8th. Basically, that involves removing the head of the pancreas, the gallbladder, some of the stomach and some of the stomach then reattaching passageways for enzymes, bile and food. Along with the Whipple, the surgeon also wants to resect the cancer on his tumor. Some of the tumors will be removed in this surgery and the rest will be removed 6 weeks later in a separate surgery.
This surgery carries with it many risks and is accompanied by complications in 50% of patients. Fortunately, Dan is young, healthy and resilient--a combination that usually makes recovery a bit easier. Dan will be in the hospital for around 10 days and then will need to lay low for a while.
At this point, we are trying to enjoy our time with family and friends. It's a blessing to be able to spend the holidays with everyone.
Please be in prayer that this surgery is the right thing to do and that it will be successful.
There are several scenarios in which the surgery would be cancelled: tumors "hiding" from the CT scans, more severe disease in the liver, etc. Pray against these complications.
Pray that the recovery period is free of complications and fairly quick.
Pray that Dan would be able to finish his teaching credential by next year and that I would be able to graduate on time.
Finally, pray that God brings us peace in this situation.
Pray for wisdom as we decide when to return to Southern California.
I will be updating this blog often during and after the surgery.
Stay tuned.
Posted by Dan and Ashley
Dan and Ashley's blog says it all; please pray, pray, pray:
Surgery
So, about 2 weeks ago, Dan's oncologist called and said that she presented his case to the Stanford Tumor Board (surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, etc). Rather than wanting to do Cyberknife, the Board felt that now is a "window of opportunity" to remove all of the cancer.
That is good news in that there is a possibility of a cure! However, "removing" means surgery.
Dan and I just met with the surgical oncologist and the plans have been made for Dan to have a Whipple procedure on January 8th. Basically, that involves removing the head of the pancreas, the gallbladder, some of the stomach and some of the stomach then reattaching passageways for enzymes, bile and food. Along with the Whipple, the surgeon also wants to resect the cancer on his tumor. Some of the tumors will be removed in this surgery and the rest will be removed 6 weeks later in a separate surgery.
This surgery carries with it many risks and is accompanied by complications in 50% of patients. Fortunately, Dan is young, healthy and resilient--a combination that usually makes recovery a bit easier. Dan will be in the hospital for around 10 days and then will need to lay low for a while.
At this point, we are trying to enjoy our time with family and friends. It's a blessing to be able to spend the holidays with everyone.
Please be in prayer that this surgery is the right thing to do and that it will be successful.
There are several scenarios in which the surgery would be cancelled: tumors "hiding" from the CT scans, more severe disease in the liver, etc. Pray against these complications.
Pray that the recovery period is free of complications and fairly quick.
Pray that Dan would be able to finish his teaching credential by next year and that I would be able to graduate on time.
Finally, pray that God brings us peace in this situation.
Pray for wisdom as we decide when to return to Southern California.
I will be updating this blog often during and after the surgery.
Stay tuned.
Posted by Dan and Ashley
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Another great report!
Just got back from Stanford and Dan's appointment with his doctor. His CT scan yesterday revealed no new growth in his liver "spots"or pancreas. He does have dense areas in his liver that may be remnants of the dead tumors or scar tissue but they are virtually unchanged from December's or April's scans. That is wonderful news! The next scan will be in 4 months. Dan starts his teaching credential program in September at UC Irvine while Ashley finishes her last year of nursing school at Biola. No further changes on his hip necrosis were seen on the CT also. Thank You Lord for a great report! Thank you for your prayers.
Psalm 111
Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
Psalm 111
Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Shouting Loudly
Just can’t keep this inside anymore – have to shout it out:
Dan’s radiologist emailed him and said that in his estimation
THE LIVER TUMORS APPEAR DEAD and there are “dimples”
where the tumors used to be!
HALLELUJAH!
Thank You our LORD God!
You are so GOOD to us; Your mercies are new every day!
We praise You and rejoice in Your lovingkindness and great power!
More praises for Dan’s Magna Cum Laude graduation on Saturday!
A day of celebration and joy!
And my mother is doing much better, some days better than others,
but generally she is on the has made real progress.
Rom 12:9-15
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Dan’s radiologist emailed him and said that in his estimation
THE LIVER TUMORS APPEAR DEAD and there are “dimples”
where the tumors used to be!
HALLELUJAH!
Thank You our LORD God!
You are so GOOD to us; Your mercies are new every day!
We praise You and rejoice in Your lovingkindness and great power!
More praises for Dan’s Magna Cum Laude graduation on Saturday!
A day of celebration and joy!
And my mother is doing much better, some days better than others,
but generally she is on the has made real progress.
Rom 12:9-15
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
5/21/09 Dan graduates this Saturday!
Forgive me for not writing sooner. Bob and I are settled in home (Lodi) from our wonderful trip to Israel. More on that later. (Several picture albums can be seen on his facebook “Robert Howen”) As my mother was miraculously doing much better when I returned, I visited her after my jet lag improved, and she got better and better with each passing day. She has continued to improve with slight bumps in the road. That’s a long way from “almost dying”! Thank you so much for your prayers for her. We affectionately call her “the Phoenix” because she rises from the ashes to fly again and it seems like that is what has happened here. We are so happy the Lord has had mercy upon her and us.
On another very bright note, our son Daniel Christopher Howen, graduates this Saturday from Biola University, Magna Cum Laude, and will be pursuing a teaching credential to teach high school math! He will attend UC Irvine while his beautiful wife Ashley finishes the last year of her nursing degree at Biola. They hope to move out of the LA area into the northern part of the state and Ashley would love to work at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.
GOOD NEWS!
More good news from John 8 and 10 as Jesus the Messiah declares Himself to be the “I AM” and the One who brings us freedom from sin and its penalty and gives us the gift of eternal life.
John 8:28-32
So Jesus said, "When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me.
"And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him."
As He spoke these things, many came to believe in Him.
So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, {then} you are truly disciples of Mine;
and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
John8:56-58
"Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw {it} and was glad."
So the Pharisees said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?"
Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM."
John 10:27-30
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.
"My Father, who has given {them} to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch {them} out of the Father's hand.
"I and the Father are one."
On another very bright note, our son Daniel Christopher Howen, graduates this Saturday from Biola University, Magna Cum Laude, and will be pursuing a teaching credential to teach high school math! He will attend UC Irvine while his beautiful wife Ashley finishes the last year of her nursing degree at Biola. They hope to move out of the LA area into the northern part of the state and Ashley would love to work at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.
GOOD NEWS!
More good news from John 8 and 10 as Jesus the Messiah declares Himself to be the “I AM” and the One who brings us freedom from sin and its penalty and gives us the gift of eternal life.
John 8:28-32
So Jesus said, "When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me.
"And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him."
As He spoke these things, many came to believe in Him.
So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, {then} you are truly disciples of Mine;
and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
John8:56-58
"Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw {it} and was glad."
So the Pharisees said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?"
Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM."
John 10:27-30
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.
"My Father, who has given {them} to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch {them} out of the Father's hand.
"I and the Father are one."
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Hag Samech! (Happy Holy Day!)
April 7, 2009
Tomorrow we celebrate Passover. Jesus is the Passover Lamb, the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world! Hallelujah! He was the perfect sacrifice for our sins and conquered death through His resurrection. O death where is your sting? It is gone!
Matt and I just arrived home from visiting the southern part of the state (LA) and I thought I would give you an update on the goings on from a couple weeks ago:
I went to LA to spend some time with my mom before our (Bob and I) trip to Israel next Monday. Her congestive heart failure is increasing and she is getting IV Lasix at home as well as depending on oxygen for part of the day and night. Her reserve is dwindling and she dozes on and off throughout the day. I don’t really envision her situation improving. Nevertheless, it was great to be with her for several days and last night all 5 of her offspring entertained her for a bit which she loved.
Matt went with me, visiting his grandmother as well as friends at Biola where he probably will be going to school next fall. This summer he heads to Hume Lake Christian Camp to cook for several hundred jr high kids! He still does not know why the Lord called him to Lodi from Jerusalem, a place he loved, but he is learning the ways of obedience to God.
My brother in law Ray is feeling much better, but is still undergoing tests for a final diagnosis and treatment.
Dan and Ashley came up to my mom’s for lunch one day and it was great to see them and hear about their lives. Dan heads to Stanford next week for his check up and scan. He is also hoping to have his hip replacement surgery this summer if all works out well with his other issues and we sure pray it does!
Ashley’s heart is doing better and she has been able to return to her part time CNA work. She is looking forward to her next rotation of pediatrics.
We are thankful that Bob will not need back surgery, but is still undergoing tests for a final diagnosis and treatment (sound familiar?)
Please keep praying for Diane and her situation.
Sometimes the physical problems that surround us can weigh us down, but when compared to the eternal, they seem to lose their impact. As I look at the global picture unfolding before us, it too could seem overwhelming, but when I compare it to the prophetic word spoken thousands of years ago, I take heart that God is on the throne of the universe and the affairs of man are in His mighty hand. Stand strong in His strength.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Tomorrow we celebrate Passover. Jesus is the Passover Lamb, the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world! Hallelujah! He was the perfect sacrifice for our sins and conquered death through His resurrection. O death where is your sting? It is gone!
Matt and I just arrived home from visiting the southern part of the state (LA) and I thought I would give you an update on the goings on from a couple weeks ago:
I went to LA to spend some time with my mom before our (Bob and I) trip to Israel next Monday. Her congestive heart failure is increasing and she is getting IV Lasix at home as well as depending on oxygen for part of the day and night. Her reserve is dwindling and she dozes on and off throughout the day. I don’t really envision her situation improving. Nevertheless, it was great to be with her for several days and last night all 5 of her offspring entertained her for a bit which she loved.
Matt went with me, visiting his grandmother as well as friends at Biola where he probably will be going to school next fall. This summer he heads to Hume Lake Christian Camp to cook for several hundred jr high kids! He still does not know why the Lord called him to Lodi from Jerusalem, a place he loved, but he is learning the ways of obedience to God.
My brother in law Ray is feeling much better, but is still undergoing tests for a final diagnosis and treatment.
Dan and Ashley came up to my mom’s for lunch one day and it was great to see them and hear about their lives. Dan heads to Stanford next week for his check up and scan. He is also hoping to have his hip replacement surgery this summer if all works out well with his other issues and we sure pray it does!
Ashley’s heart is doing better and she has been able to return to her part time CNA work. She is looking forward to her next rotation of pediatrics.
We are thankful that Bob will not need back surgery, but is still undergoing tests for a final diagnosis and treatment (sound familiar?)
Please keep praying for Diane and her situation.
Sometimes the physical problems that surround us can weigh us down, but when compared to the eternal, they seem to lose their impact. As I look at the global picture unfolding before us, it too could seem overwhelming, but when I compare it to the prophetic word spoken thousands of years ago, I take heart that God is on the throne of the universe and the affairs of man are in His mighty hand. Stand strong in His strength.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 20
Ephesians 1 is a great chapter to camp in and meditate on "every spiritual blessing" we have received in Jesus our Messiah. I will attach it at the end of this note for you.
So much news for y'all, it is hard to know where to begin:
Dan- doing well. He is getting some PT for his hip and though he walks with a cane, he says it is hurting less. He will get a CT next month to see how the other "stuff" is shrinking into oblivion.
Ashley (Dan's wife) - has POTS -postural orthostatic hypotension syndrome -her heart is fine but her autonomic nervous system periodically causes her heart to race. She is on some medication which is helping and is even able to resume running which she loves to do.
My mom - has been in and out of the hospital and is having pain in her back and/or gall bladder.
My brother in law Ray - has had some elevated liver enzymes and is in the midst of finding out what is going on, but he is feeling better than he was last week.
My husband Bob - having lower back pain due to the narrowing of the openings from which the spinal nerves exit the spine in 3 areas. We are also scheduled to go to Israel on April 13 for 2 weeks. (Originally it was to visit our son who is studying there but he is returning early in obedience to the Lord, for a reason still unknown at this time.
Diane - a friend from church has newly diagnosed colon cancer.
As I read through all these situations, I cannot help but say, " Okay Lord, you have my attention now. Speak and I will listen and obey." It seems that not only are bodies falling apart but the world seems to be falling apart also. Is God shouting at us and are we listening or turning a deaf ear? May it be true for me and for you that we are paying attention to Him in these difficult days.
Needless to say, all these dear ones need prayer and I invite you to pray with me that God would be glorified and healing would happen, both physical and spiritual. Thank you. Many blessings and His peace to you and yours.
Ephesians 1:
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight, making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
So much news for y'all, it is hard to know where to begin:
Dan- doing well. He is getting some PT for his hip and though he walks with a cane, he says it is hurting less. He will get a CT next month to see how the other "stuff" is shrinking into oblivion.
Ashley (Dan's wife) - has POTS -postural orthostatic hypotension syndrome -her heart is fine but her autonomic nervous system periodically causes her heart to race. She is on some medication which is helping and is even able to resume running which she loves to do.
My mom - has been in and out of the hospital and is having pain in her back and/or gall bladder.
My brother in law Ray - has had some elevated liver enzymes and is in the midst of finding out what is going on, but he is feeling better than he was last week.
My husband Bob - having lower back pain due to the narrowing of the openings from which the spinal nerves exit the spine in 3 areas. We are also scheduled to go to Israel on April 13 for 2 weeks. (Originally it was to visit our son who is studying there but he is returning early in obedience to the Lord, for a reason still unknown at this time.
Diane - a friend from church has newly diagnosed colon cancer.
As I read through all these situations, I cannot help but say, " Okay Lord, you have my attention now. Speak and I will listen and obey." It seems that not only are bodies falling apart but the world seems to be falling apart also. Is God shouting at us and are we listening or turning a deaf ear? May it be true for me and for you that we are paying attention to Him in these difficult days.
Needless to say, all these dear ones need prayer and I invite you to pray with me that God would be glorified and healing would happen, both physical and spiritual. Thank you. Many blessings and His peace to you and yours.
Ephesians 1:
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight, making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Today Feb 1, 2009
We Will Remember by Tommy Walker
We will remember, we will remember
We will remember the works of Your hands
We will stop and give you praise
For great is Thy faithfulness
You’re our creator, our life sustainer
Deliverer, our comfort, our joy
Throughout the ages You’ve been our shelter
Our peace in the midst of the storm
With signs and wonders You’ve shown Your power
With precious blood You showed us Your grace
You’ve been our helper, our liberator
The giver of life with no end
When we walk through life’s darkest valleys
We will look back at all You have done
And we will shout, our God is good
And He is the faithful One
Hallelujah, hallelujah
To the one from whom all blessings flow
Hallelujah, hallelujah
To the one whose glory has been shown
I still remember the day You saved me
The day I heard You call out my name
You said You loved me and would never leave me
And I’ve never been the same
This morning we sang this song and the tears rolled down my cheeks as I remembered the faithfulness and presence of the LORD God, King of the Universe, to me, to my family: from Dan’s Dec 22 PET scan showing NO CANCER ACTIVITY, Dan’s CT scan showing shrinking tumors; my sister’ recovery from being run over by a bus 2 years ago to walking MILES in Brazil with her family; my mom surviving a heart attack and bypass operation 22 years ago in which she almost died on the table; my sister in law saying 3 days ago, “I’m fine”, after having a major stroke 9 weeks ago and not being able to speak coherently in those 9 weeks.
I stand amazed and humbled and I am praising Him for His Love and Presence with us through all these trials of life. May you know His Presence and comfort in dark times. May you not need dark times to seek His Grace and Mercy.
For those of you who pray to the LORD God would you please pray for Dan’s wife Ashley who is experiencing some unusual heart issues. She is getting some tests done this next week. Thanks for your prayers for her – she is an amazing young woman who we love very much.
Psalm 145: 1-13
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.
They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you!
They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power,
to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.
We will remember, we will remember
We will remember the works of Your hands
We will stop and give you praise
For great is Thy faithfulness
You’re our creator, our life sustainer
Deliverer, our comfort, our joy
Throughout the ages You’ve been our shelter
Our peace in the midst of the storm
With signs and wonders You’ve shown Your power
With precious blood You showed us Your grace
You’ve been our helper, our liberator
The giver of life with no end
When we walk through life’s darkest valleys
We will look back at all You have done
And we will shout, our God is good
And He is the faithful One
Hallelujah, hallelujah
To the one from whom all blessings flow
Hallelujah, hallelujah
To the one whose glory has been shown
I still remember the day You saved me
The day I heard You call out my name
You said You loved me and would never leave me
And I’ve never been the same
This morning we sang this song and the tears rolled down my cheeks as I remembered the faithfulness and presence of the LORD God, King of the Universe, to me, to my family: from Dan’s Dec 22 PET scan showing NO CANCER ACTIVITY, Dan’s CT scan showing shrinking tumors; my sister’ recovery from being run over by a bus 2 years ago to walking MILES in Brazil with her family; my mom surviving a heart attack and bypass operation 22 years ago in which she almost died on the table; my sister in law saying 3 days ago, “I’m fine”, after having a major stroke 9 weeks ago and not being able to speak coherently in those 9 weeks.
I stand amazed and humbled and I am praising Him for His Love and Presence with us through all these trials of life. May you know His Presence and comfort in dark times. May you not need dark times to seek His Grace and Mercy.
For those of you who pray to the LORD God would you please pray for Dan’s wife Ashley who is experiencing some unusual heart issues. She is getting some tests done this next week. Thanks for your prayers for her – she is an amazing young woman who we love very much.
Psalm 145: 1-13
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.
They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you!
They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power,
to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.
sent out Dec 23
I will let Dan's short but very sweet note be the announcement for you:
Last scanShare
Today at 4:59pm
Short, sweet, and to the point:
CT-
Tumors shrunk: only 2 small ones in the liver along with several indistinguishable specks;
pancreas: they're not even sure it's active cancer, and it's too small to biopsy-
PET-
Nothing lights up except the avascular necrosis in my hip- this differs from the raging fireball that was my body more than a year ago.
The Lord is faithful. He is the guy who started this whole Christmas thing; this is a good Christmas.
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD IS GIVING US A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT!
Thank You Jesus for your love and mercy.
Rejoice with us and thank you for praying.
love
Jamie
Last scanShare
Today at 4:59pm
Short, sweet, and to the point:
CT-
Tumors shrunk: only 2 small ones in the liver along with several indistinguishable specks;
pancreas: they're not even sure it's active cancer, and it's too small to biopsy-
PET-
Nothing lights up except the avascular necrosis in my hip- this differs from the raging fireball that was my body more than a year ago.
The Lord is faithful. He is the guy who started this whole Christmas thing; this is a good Christmas.
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD IS GIVING US A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT!
Thank You Jesus for your love and mercy.
Rejoice with us and thank you for praying.
love
Jamie
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