Thanks to so many of you that have messaged me this past week. Some of you noticed that I was no longer posting positive meme’s or messages at the end of my posts for the past week and here’s why. No News is not always good news. One week ago today, Dave
and I received devastating news that shocked and numbed our world. Dave’s
cancer treatments are no longer working, the cancer spots have grown in size
and a few new spots have appeared on his bones. There is only one more
treatment option, which can cause brain bleeds, internal bleeding, colon rupture
and stomach rupture. Dave has decided not to pursue this last treatment.
and I received devastating news that shocked and numbed our world. Dave’s
cancer treatments are no longer working, the cancer spots have grown in size
and a few new spots have appeared on his bones. There is only one more
treatment option, which can cause brain bleeds, internal bleeding, colon rupture
and stomach rupture. Dave has decided not to pursue this last treatment.
We met with our palliative care physician and set up Hospice
Care this week. Not an easy thing to do but we both got through it. This husband
of mine whom I love very much, has fought like a trooper for over a year now and actually 18 months since he had a cancerous kidney removed only to find out 6 months later that the cancer had metastasized to his bones. I am so proud of him,
as nothing his oncologist tried by treatment protocol seemed to want to cooperate with
his body but he always persevered. Cancer treatments have come a long way, but not when it comes to
renal cancer, especially metastasized to the bones.
Care this week. Not an easy thing to do but we both got through it. This husband
of mine whom I love very much, has fought like a trooper for over a year now and actually 18 months since he had a cancerous kidney removed only to find out 6 months later that the cancer had metastasized to his bones. I am so proud of him,
as nothing his oncologist tried by treatment protocol seemed to want to cooperate with
his body but he always persevered. Cancer treatments have come a long way, but not when it comes to
renal cancer, especially metastasized to the bones.
Thank you so much to all of you who constantly prayed, sent
cards, added Dave to your church’s prayer list and so on. The outpouring of support
was immense. We felt the love from all over the world. I know miracles are
still possible and if our Lord grants him one, we will be forever grateful. Two mornings ago Dave actually got out of bed and told me, “I’m going to prove Dr. Cruz wrong, I’m going to live much longer then what he said I would.”
cards, added Dave to your church’s prayer list and so on. The outpouring of support
was immense. We felt the love from all over the world. I know miracles are
still possible and if our Lord grants him one, we will be forever grateful. Two mornings ago Dave actually got out of bed and told me, “I’m going to prove Dr. Cruz wrong, I’m going to live much longer then what he said I would.”
We are both struggling with this news, we are devastated and we both have no appetite and zero ambition. The sun and a little warmer weather is starting to make an appearance here in Maine so hopefully we will get to enjoy the outdoors soon.
Right now, I have zero interest in stamping. I’m trying but my heart is not in it. I will be posting projects that I have completed in the last few weeks or months. Things are currently okay with Dave and I HOPE they remain okay, but know that as we get deeper into this journey, I may go missing for awhile. I still pray several times a day for HOPE and a miracle for Dave. I don’t want to lose my best buddy. We are joined at the hip and do everything together.
I did place a pre-order this week from the new Annual Catalog that debuts next month. That order arrived late last night and is sitting in my stamp room. I hope I feel like opening the boxes today. For those of you that are members of my Merry Christmas Card Club, I hope to be able to continue to offer you a card kit each month. I will be mailing out the May Clubs on Monday and I did complete my samples for the June Club that will be announced on May 16th. Thanks so much to those of you who subscribe every month or have in the past. If for some reason I can’t complete a month, I will notify you and we will continue at a later date. I have to take each day one day at a time right now.
Customers, continue to use my monthly hostess code. I appreciate your orders during this time and thank you for your understanding. I may not always be available to answer your questions or emails. Stampin’ Up! customer service is exceptionally awesome and please always feel free to contact them with questions if I can’t answer you. Love to you all!
I am lifting you and Dave up to our Lord in prayer. I wanted to share this with you:
Prince of Peace, control my will;
Bid my struggling heart be still;
Bid my fears and doubts to cease,
Hush my spirit into peace.
May Thy will, not mine, be done;
May thy will and mine be one;
Chase these doubtings from my heart,
Now thy perfect peace impart.
Praying God will send you and Dave a Miracle.
God Bless
Barbara
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Good morning Debbie, you have been on my mind this past 2 weeks. I was thinking of the grands and how old the youngest was at this time. I want you to know that you and Dave have been in my prayers continually. My hopes are for your continued peace as you go through this. You are both very strong people and show yur braveness. With our arms around you and prayers. Love and HUGS
Sorry to hear the heartbreaking news about Dave. Your strength and courage is amazing and so admired. Sending positive thoughts and hugs to both of you during this journey.
I am so sorry and am lifting and Dave up in my prayers. Hold on to your faith, and know that others understand your pain. God bless.
My prayers to you and your sweet husband. It's my husband's birthday today. As a cancer survivor myself. I celebrate each day but especially birthdays. Praying you have more birthdays, anniversaries, and other special moments to celebrate together. May God hold and hug you both.
I am so sorry, Debbie! Praying for your husband, and for you.
Praying for you both, as always.
Love and friendship. . .
I have prayed and will continue to pray for you both. God does still give us miracles. I pray it is His will to give your husband one. Pam
My prayers are with you both!
Debbie, I don't know you but I have walked a similar path. My husband had pancreatic cancer and passed away a little over two years after diagnosis. I know that the only way that I got through that time was that God gave me the strength to get through each day. It can be a dark and lonely path. Focus on spending every moment you can with your husband and forget everything else. Those two years were two of the best in our marriage because we focused on what was important. We knew that every day was precious. I pray for a miracle and I know that God hears all our prayers. Healing can come immediately, eventually or ultimately. I don't remember who said that but I know it is true. It is just the ultimately is hard for us.
May God bless the both of you. So sorry to learn of your husband's illness. May you both have strength and God's grace. Sincerely and hopefully.
Debbie, sending you prayers and hugs to both Dave and you and your children and grandchildren. Hold on to hope and faith.
So sorry to hear this new and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby. God Bless
Lifting prayers for you and Dave.
Debbie, I am so sorry. I'm keeping you and Dave in my heart and prayers.
I'm very sorry to hear that the treatments weren't successful. I'm am happy that your hubby is showing positive thoughts and I hope he does receive a miracle. Prayers to you both.
I am so sorry to hear about your disappointing news. I will keep you both in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish every moment and continue to place your trust in God!
Awww…sorry to hear. I Always think things are fine on other blogs till I read they are not. So hard to keep a stiff upper lip and smile on the face when things are not okay. Will be praying for you and Dave. God knows your situation. Sometimes card making takes a back seat when we go through trials…not to worry, it will be there when you get back on track.
Sending you love & prayers.
I know the pain you are feeling and pray that God will grant you and your husband a miracle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear your news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take this time to be with yor husband and enjoy each day that is given to you. Praying that God will send you and Dave a miracle!
Oh, Debbie, my heart aches for you and Dave. I had a suspicion that things weren't going well, But I didn't want to bother you. Please know you are both in my prayers daily. Sending much love and long distance hugs.
Debbie, I can hear how strong you both are, and how much you love each other from your post. It was beautiful. Continued prayers for strength and acceptance for what is in your futures. May you feel God's Grace be around you today and always. Love a Stampin' Up! demonstrator from Tampa, Florida xox
So sorry to hear this devastating news. I don't comment often but please know that you and Dave have been in my prayers.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and Dave. Take all the time you need. All of us peeps will get along just fine.
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. Psalm 55:22.
Debbie, you and your whole family are in my prayers. God is still in control. God bless.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am praying for you both.