Marisa over at Life received some devastating news last week. Her doctors have told her that chemotherapy is no longer an option because the cancer has spread. She is waiting to hear from some doctors about clinical trials, but like me, she is not willing to accept this is going to be the end of her life. She has 3 beautiful babies, and a wonderful husband.
Here is one of her posts that has touched my heart:
Imagine there was a young wonderful mother of three who led a good, kingdom furthering life and then cancer hit her, her family and those who love her?
Imagine that her family, friends, and church stormed the doors of heaven with prayers so that somehow this beautiful woman could live to see her kids grow old?
Imagine the much hopeful news about the growth of the cancer, the CT scans, the nuclear medicine tests didn’t reveal good news?
Imagine then after almost all hope was gone, after more than 8 months of sickness, fatigue, frustration and against-the-odds-positive-attitude, after the laws of science and medicine were turned on their head, after the oncologists said that this was the last medical chance for healing, it was revealed that the cancer was gone?
Imagine then that God and Jesus were talking over a cup of tea (surely they wouldn’t drink coffee) about this inspirational servant that they spared only to see that the good work that was begun in this woman would be carried out until completion?
And that because of the good work that could continue it would send a ripple of hallelujah’s throughout the land that would resonate with those who really need to hear it?
Imagine? I am.
Her friend, Rebecca is asking for everyone who reads her blog to pray. It is her hope to have a 24 hour prayer chain going on Marisa’s behalf. Now I know how the readers of my blog love to pray for me, so I am hoping that you will email her and sign up to pray for Marisa.
Marisa, I will pray for you.
If You say go, we will go
If You say wait, we will wait
If You say step out on the water
And they say it can’t be done
We’ll fix our eyes on You and we will come
Your ways are higher than our ways
And the plans that You have laid
Are good and true
If You call us to the fire
You will not withdraw Your hand
We’ll gaze into the flames and look for You
I will tell you about my weekend soon, but this is much much more important.
you have my prayer heather for your friend. we will beat this monster!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/marianne
I will definitely add Marisa to my prayers today… and I will stop by and tell her so.
Sweet Marisa will be part of our prayer chain…
Thanks for the love that you show her and everyone else!
Adding her to my prayer list now.
((SIS))
Will join in prayer as well…
Thanks for sharing about others who need prayer too!
God bless!
Sallie
Praying… I will share this on my blog as well…
Please add this to the CRY OUT TO JESUS post as well… you can find it by clicking:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DandelionSeeds/381425/
Heather I will pray for her and add her to our prayer list at church. Have a great holiday….God bless
Sheila
I’ll be praying for her. My heart just goes out to her.
Heather-
I will be praying for this dear Sister. I, too, will add her to our prayer list at church. You amaze me! Your ability to think of others during your difficult journey as well!
Lovingly,
Shari
Hi Heather,
I want to share with you about our message in church yesterday it comes from Nehemiah 4, It was about “Overcoming Discouragement”. Here are a few scriotures; Luke 18:1, Eph 3:13, II Cor 4:16,Gal 6:9. even when we get “BAD” news we have to just trust the Lord and believe HIS report. Nehemiah had all against him, but he heard the word of the Lord and he had to just trust God…..Here is How we can deal with Discouragement, 1) Pray Nehemiah 4:8,9 2) Keep working Nehemiah 4:13-15 3) focus ib tge big picture abd dont get tunnel vision- ( God will reveal what the enemy is doing to us) What your seeing throughis how you handle things 4) Help one another, encourage one another-
My pastor’s son has a serious heart problem one that can take his life is he is not healed. I have a 23 yr old daughter who was diagnosed last Aug with HIV, she just had our first grandchild. So its so easy to get discouraged, but we serve a “BIG” God and know he is able….as I was praying this morning I heard the voice of the Lord say- My grace is sufficient!!!! We will be standing in the gap for you and Marissa knowing that He hears our prayers and we thank him ahead of time for what he is doing. When we dont understand, God knows our fears, our frustrations and our hurts. He has been there… Heather we love you and just put your faith in Him he will carry you through.
Done! ILY!
Sending up prayers as I type this for Marissa. I am doing that for you as well Heather sending you gentle hugs, thoughts and prayers. Keep the Faith always Hope
Oh my goodness
I willl be praying and asking others too as well.
Marie
Imagining Marisa walking Hand and hand with Jesus as He walks her through this. May he bring abundant peace and courage for He is Almighty God, her creator. Nothing is too difficult for Him.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
My heart is joined with yours for you and Marisa. I have posted the need on my blog as well.I know He will let Himself be known by you both as you walk through this place.
I love you both,
Linda
On it!
How do I add your button to my blog?
Lifting her up
Dear Heather,
I continue to pray diligently for you and I thank you for your care and concern for Marisa. It will be my privilege to lift her in prayer as well. I will head to her blog and leave a word of encouragement.
We too are praying for you and will pray for Marisa.Huge Hugs for you..
Thanks for posting this. I will definitely be praying.
God bless
I’m adding her to my prayer list. God bless you both.
praying for you and your friend….always
my prayer request is for a problem of fear, i have been caleed as a profhet but when the lord give to me a hard message for the church i shut up because of fear , the same happens when through an science gives the lord revelate to me ocult sins in the church to confront the people, but i shut up because i feel afraid i need the courage and th valenty to say the things the lord revelate to me, also for economics problems for provission for my needs and for a job
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