Hello All,

The chemotherapy sessions have been completed and tomorrow is the day of my mom's CT scan. This detailed scan that will show the progress of the chemotherapy in treating her lung cancer up to this point. It is scheduled for noon time, so please continue praying!

I'm not sure what to say at this point... I'm trying to persevere in the hope of the Lord and continue trusting in His perfect will, promise and timing. John 14:1 comes to mind: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

Also, John 11 has been speaking volumes to me in the past couple of months. I haven't included the entire chapter here, but I encourage you to read it (http://www.biblegateway.com/cgi-bin/bible? language=english&version=NIV&passage=john+14), it is truly a beautiful passage. I feel as if I am approaching Jesus like Mary did, saying "Lord, the one you love is sick." (v.3). And Jesus lovingly responds to me saying:

"This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it."

I am reminded, to set my heart on things above(Colossians 3:1-3): Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

And to persevere: "Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking for is going to happen." ~ Oswald Chamber's My Utmost for His Highest.

God is reminding me of many joyful promises. I pray that my parents and family will experience the same joy and comfort, and that God would hear our prayers and extend His healing hand.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support! :)

Deb

Hello All,

Sorry for not writing for so long! :) I realize that it has been awhile since I have posted to this group. Hopefully I've been able to update you personally over this time so you know that things are going well in general. :)

My mom has been feeling better over the past couple of weeks, continuing her positive and peaceful outlook on the whole situation. She has also felt physically better over the past couple of weeks, praise God! :)

My mom will be finishing her second block of treatment today (if everything goes as planned). Unfortunately, last week's chemo treatment, caused her some nausea and vomiting that she doesn't usually experience. Let's pray that this week's treatment will be free of that. From this point, she will undergo tests (Xrays, CT scans, etc), to determine the size of the tumours. From there, the doctors will determine the next steps to be taken.

My friends, I want to pray with great faith that my mom will be healed completely of all the cancer if it is in God's will. I hope you will all pray this prayer with me, approaching God with humble hearts and with great faith in God's healing power.

Another thing I would like to pray for is my dad. I have told you that he has been struggling with this a lot, especially with his new faith. Several conversations with several sisters in Christ have helped me to pray differently for my dad. I have been praying that he would be able to accept what is happening on the most basic level. In addition to his emotional pain, this trial has been also had an impact on his physical health. Problems with his heart (angina) have recently become a concern, and problems with sleeping as well. Please continue to keep my father in your prayers.

I can't tell you how much comfort it brings me to know that God has blessed me so abundantly with you all during this time. Thank you all for your love and prayers... I thank God for you!

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18

United in prayer, Deb