Dear Friends:
It's been a tough few weeks. A few weeks ago my mother's routine exam showed cause for concern. A second test insisted upon a biopsy. That biopsy confirmed "The Evil C" --- Cancer again. We've prayed, asked for prayer, believed for healing, yet here she is, facing cancer, again. Deep breaths. Before you think I've lost my faith or I'm thinking that prayer doesn't work, please don't worry. I can't tell you that I understand. I can't tell that you I wasn't shocked when it was revealed, because I was truly believing that this time the biopsy wouldn't show anything wrong. I can't tell you that tears, sadness, frustration and helplessness haven't been my companions.
On top of this disheartening diagnosis, my father is facing another knee replacement. Of course, he's willing to put it off for her sake, but actually, he put this surgery off 3 years ago when she faced the last course of surgery and chemo. He just cannot wait any longer.
On top of this, a wish to sell their home quickly, just became a necessity, mainly for their health and peace of mind as they go through these significant health issues.
Why share this with you? We don't need pity. We don't need stories about so-and-so that "beat cancer" and so can your mom, or knee replacement will change his life!, or the Lord doesn't let us go through more than we can handle, or let go and let God..... :) We know. :) And, this sounds terrible (I know :), but please don't forget about us in the weeks to come! I would like....wait, covet your prayers at this very difficult time in our lives. Obviously, health is the issue at hand, but also our strength, spiritual and physical, is so important right now. We love you all! Thanks for supporting us!
Again, I stand on the phrase, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is MINE! I couldn't continue without Him!
Vickie
P.S. If you would like to send them encouraging cards or notes, their address is Rene' and/or Debbie Escalante, 1822 Huffman Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103.
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It's been a tough few weeks. A few weeks ago my mother's routine exam showed cause for concern. A second test insisted upon a biopsy. That biopsy confirmed "The Evil C" --- Cancer again. We've prayed, asked for prayer, believed for healing, yet here she is, facing cancer, again. Deep breaths. Before you think I've lost my faith or I'm thinking that prayer doesn't work, please don't worry. I can't tell you that I understand. I can't tell that you I wasn't shocked when it was revealed, because I was truly believing that this time the biopsy wouldn't show anything wrong. I can't tell you that tears, sadness, frustration and helplessness haven't been my companions.
On top of this disheartening diagnosis, my father is facing another knee replacement. Of course, he's willing to put it off for her sake, but actually, he put this surgery off 3 years ago when she faced the last course of surgery and chemo. He just cannot wait any longer.
On top of this, a wish to sell their home quickly, just became a necessity, mainly for their health and peace of mind as they go through these significant health issues.
Why share this with you? We don't need pity. We don't need stories about so-and-so that "beat cancer" and so can your mom, or knee replacement will change his life!, or the Lord doesn't let us go through more than we can handle, or let go and let God..... :) We know. :) And, this sounds terrible (I know :), but please don't forget about us in the weeks to come! I would like....wait, covet your prayers at this very difficult time in our lives. Obviously, health is the issue at hand, but also our strength, spiritual and physical, is so important right now. We love you all! Thanks for supporting us!
Again, I stand on the phrase, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is MINE! I couldn't continue without Him!
Vickie
P.S. If you would like to send them encouraging cards or notes, their address is Rene' and/or Debbie Escalante, 1822 Huffman Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103.
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