As a few of you know (& most of you don't know, because I've been too upset to post about it so far) my brother received some very bad news a week ago today. Jeff has been sick since around Christmas time & has had quite a few tests. Last Tuesday he found out he has Hodgkin's. The good news is that after a few more tests we were relieved to find out that it's only stage II. However, he does have to start chemo tomorrow & will have 6 rounds within 12 weeks. At that point they'll run all the tests again to see how everything is & then go from there. So obviously, here's where the prayer comes in:
1) Please pray for my brother...this has been quite a shock to all of us, but he's the one that has to go through it. Chemo is not easy on the body & he will likely be very sick & lose all his hair. He's also going to have to be on disability (after using all his sick/vacation time), but there's no guarantee that he'll even be able to go back to his job (at least not for a very long time, because he works outside in landscaping), so I know that he's worried about insurance, money, etc.
2) Pray for my mom. She's taking this pretty hard because she's been there before (chemo) & she doesn't want her "baby" to have to go through this...she wishes she could go through it for him. Also remember my dad...I know that he's taking this a lot harder than what he's showing us.
3) If you remember me too, that would be great...I live a very long ways away :-( & I'm not sure when or if I'll be able to make it out there to be with my family. It really breaks my heart that my baby brother is having to go through this at such a young age & that I can't be there with him. (you might want to remember Darric too...he's having to deal with all my emotional issues over this!)
The power of prayer is a mighty & awesome thing. Something that we're going to have to rely heavily upon as a family over the next few months. Knowing that our friends & family are praying with us gives us great comfort & we appreciate your thoughts & prayers more than we could ever express in words!
Thanks in advance for all your prayers & support...love you all!!!
6 comments:
Praying for you always, chica!
Love you!!
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Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's illness. But be encouraged. Aaron's brother Charles had the same disease and has been in remission over 10 years. God is faithful. It's funny, because just yesterday I was listening to a song that said,
"God is to wise to be mistaken,
God is to good to be unkind,
So when you don't understand,
When you can't trace His hand,
Trust his heart."
Email me sometime and we'll catch up.
Lanee'
Pamperedmom2001@aol.com
Mike Williams told Joe about Jeff, and I was so shocked! We will definitely keep you ALL in our prayers. This has got to be tough on you, being so far away. Joe totally understands how you feel! Please keep us posted on his progress.
Jenny just letting you know that you are in my family thoughts. I cant imagine the emotions you are going through. Write me when you need to spill your emotions. Good or bad it is a good release way.
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. We will certainly be praying for him and everyone else in your family.
Jenn, I just read this and I am praying for your brother.
Love and prayers,
Margaret
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