The week that has gone by since our first post has been a week that we will not forget anytime soon. I have been diagnosed with cancer, had kidney shunts placed in, had a biopsy done on Wednesday, had hoped that I would start chemo this week sometime. After all has been said and done, we still don't have the results of the biopsy back and I haven't started and treatment yet, the doctors have decided however not to operate to remove any tumor(s) until chemotherapy has done its work. The kidney shunts have brought the levels in my kidneys down but not to the levels that was hoped they would. There is now fear that cancer has started to invade my kidneys. The problem with all that is for the doctors to be able to give me chemo, my kidneys need to be functioning at 100% so the tentative plan is to give me chemo and dialysis at the same time so as not to cause further harm to the kidneys. That is all the news we have to share right now, it's been a week of waiting and some stressful times but through it all our Heavenly Father has blessed us with much peace. He has comforted and guided our hearts by His word and Spirit.
Nahum 1:7 NKJV
The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.
Hi Rob and Felicia
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. It is encouraging for us to hear what a great God we have. Even in very stressful and difficult times he brings you peace and comfort. Our prayers each day are that you continue to receive this peace. It is also our prayer that treatment can begin and that your health is restored, all to God's glory.
Uncle Henry and Aunt Anne
Hey Rob and Felicia,
ReplyDeletePraying continually for you. May God continue to give you strength.
Psalm 56:3
Thank you for the update. May God continue to surround you with His love and care.
ReplyDeleteRob & Felicia,
ReplyDeleteContinuing to hold you in prayer before our faithful God and Father; it is good to read of the comfort that you receive from Him. "O Lord Almighty , blessed is the man who trusts in you." (Ps. 84:12).
Uncle Earl & Aunt Sylvia
We continue to keep you both in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteRob & Felicia,
ReplyDeleteWe hold you up in prayer before our Father. What an example you are to us of the peace you have in all of this. We pray that the chemo & dialysis will start soon and that it may have the desired effects.
In Christ,
Rob & Felicia,
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to lift you up in prayer. May God give you strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow!
-Jordan & Amanda
Rob & Felicia,
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that in the middle of your trial you are able to praise the name of our faithful God and Father. We also bring you before the Lord in prayer, that He will continue to give you the peace & encouragement of His word. Psalm 46
UncleTed & Aunt Lynda
"I asked the flowers as they grew
ReplyDeleteRicher and lovelier in their hue,
"What makes your life so pure and bright?"
They answered, "Looking up toward the light."
"Ah, secret clear!" said heart of mine,
"God meant my life to be like thine,
Richer, heavenlier, and more bright,
By simply looking toward the Light."
We pray to our Heavenly Father to help you to walk boldly and wisely in the light He sheds on your pathway.
Fred and Jane Breukelman
Rob and Felicia,
ReplyDeleteWe keep you and your families in our daily prayers. May the Lord our God be with you and give you all that you need to continue, in strength, this path he has led you on.
Andy and Michelle Kanis
Hello Rob and Felicia. May the Holy Spirit cause your faith to burn bright during these difficult days. We pray that the mighty promises of the gospel would give you peace.
ReplyDeleteRob, I just heard about this today from my parents, and I was deeply shocked at the news. Be assured that we are bringing you before the throne of God in prayer. We pray that the Lord will encourage you and Felicia and that he will provide you with all that you stand in need of.
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