This has been my song in the last few days. The doctors have given us news, but we are choosing to believe that in this situation God is going to prove that He is mighty.
Our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The doctors are saying that the love of my life, husband, father of my children, has been affected by the C word. I will not even type it out, because I want to focus on what God can do, and not on the symptoms or circumstances. Man says things do not look good, but my God says that nothing is impossible with him. That is what we are standing on ~ promises of God.
I am asking that you pray for strength, and endurance as we run this race before us. Pray for peace, even for our boys, as they are not understanding why daddy is so sick. Your prayers have really lifted us, and we are honestly at peace and resting in God's hands. Thanks for those that have been standing in the gap for us. We are stepping out in faith and accepting God's healing for Russ, and hope you will pray the same way. Our God who made the earth, created us everyone, has solved this problem like it is nothing!
Thanks for the verses that were typed out for me, I will meditate on them daily! May God keep you all in his care, just as he is watching us.
I am keeping your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Lori A. | July 30, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Heartbreaking! Prayers lifted up for you! Sometimes it's best to concentrate on how God has prepared you for this moment. You will see miracles in your life as you continue to look for God's hand in all things. Love to you and your family.
Posted by: Julie Cluff | July 30, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Your faith is very strong, and I know that God will listen to all our prayers for Russ and your family and do what He thinks is best. Prayers also for those who will take charge of Russ' care as they need to be in tune with God's healing powers.
Posted by: Susan G | July 30, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Amen! Stand strong, Julie! He hears our cries and understands! Prayers continuing!
Posted by: Nancy | July 30, 2010 at 09:54 AM
As soon as I read this Julie a song came to me that our kids sang at camp this year
"Our God is a great big God
Our God is a great big God
Our God is a great big God
and He hold us in His hands!"
Praying and KNOWING that God is holding you close.
Tammy
Posted by: Tanny | July 30, 2010 at 09:51 AM
In today's world Cancer need not be the end of it all. So many survivors exist, that we could not find a meeting place large enough to hold them all. Put your hand in the Lord's and He will walk with you through this trying time. My husband of 52 years is one of those as my 50 year old 2nd daughter. Your family will be in my prayers.
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | July 30, 2010 at 09:51 AM
Ny thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. I can certainly emphathize with them as I went through this as a child with my father. God bless you all. God is good.
Posted by: Carol W | July 30, 2010 at 09:48 AM
Believe
Posted by: Lyn Heppner | July 30, 2010 at 09:46 AM
Julie, my heart aches of this terrible news, but everyone before me has said it already.....stay strong and have FAITH!!!! God is ables and with HIM all things are possible. GOD will give YOU and your husband the strength to go through this...I have 4 people in my immediate family including my MIL who have suffered this terrible C thing and they all are survivors, because they believed that GOD would heal them!!!!!! Hugs and prayers, Sabrina
Posted by: Sabrina aka okimom2girlz | July 30, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Prayers lifted up for you and your family!
Posted by: Melissa Johnson | July 30, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Julie, I am a 32 year survivor. God Bless Russ and He will see him through. Remember, I can do all things through God who strengthen me.
Sheri
Posted by: Sheri | July 30, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Prayer warriors are the best and we are all praying for you, your dh and your sons. Praying also for doctors. God is the Great Physician and Healer. Hugs to all of you
Posted by: Darlene L | July 30, 2010 at 09:44 AM
Julie, I am so sorry that this is happening to you. In August, 1980, a team of 7 doctors told me that the love of my lift would never live. He is here, he is healthy, and he and I believe strongly in the powers of prayer. Hugs and blessings to you. Please do keep us all posted.
Posted by: Patti J. | July 30, 2010 at 09:38 AM
You and our family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love and huge hugs go out to you. May all the little angles be watching over your children.
Billie
Posted by: Billie Taylor | July 30, 2010 at 09:38 AM
"Therefore we do not lose heart, though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." II Cor 4:16
Praying for you from Maryland.
Posted by: Heidi Gore | July 30, 2010 at 09:34 AM
I'm praying for you and your family, Julie. And, I have asked my friends to pray for you also. Your song say's it all.
Lots of hugs,
Judy B.
Posted by: Judy Boggs | July 30, 2010 at 09:33 AM
Your whole family is in my prayers. May God continue to give you peace. (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))
Posted by: Lesa Rapp | July 30, 2010 at 09:25 AM
Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. I have witnessed it myself....prayer DOES work!
Posted by: Laura | July 30, 2010 at 09:18 AM
I have seen prayer do amazing things. I will pray for Russ's recovery but most of all I will pray that you are able to accept God's plan. God bless. Carol B
Posted by: Carol B | July 30, 2010 at 09:16 AM
Julie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a strong faith you have. That will get you through this. Peace and love,
Posted by: Jean | July 30, 2010 at 09:02 AM
You can do it! With your positive attitude and complete faith in God, you can overcome anything with God's help. I will continue to pray for complete healing for your husband.
Posted by: Linda Peterson | July 30, 2010 at 08:38 AM
May God almighty hold you and your family in the palm of his hands.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Ester | July 30, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Thinking of you and praying for comfort, strength and peace.
God Bless
Posted by: Kathy T | July 30, 2010 at 08:05 AM
God IS the Great Physican. i pray for total healing for your husband and strength for all of your family.
Posted by: mj | July 30, 2010 at 08:04 AM
I will continue to pray for you and your family in this difficult time. Our God is faithful and will provide all that you need and give you peace. May His will be accomplished through this trying experience. He has all of you in the palm of His hand and will protect you there regardless of the circumstances you are facing.
Posted by: Gwen Howard | July 30, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Peace
Posted by: Just B | July 30, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Oh Julie, you are so strong in so many ways... and you must know that in asking for our prayers, you will receive them ten fold! I will keep all of you in my prayers.. and hugs!
Sharon
Posted by: Created By You | July 30, 2010 at 03:43 AM
If God can move a mountain and part the Sea....He can Heal your husband! And, what a testimony it will be!!! Standing in the Gap...
Love, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Biermann | July 30, 2010 at 01:41 AM
Julie,
May our God of Grace put His loving arms around you, Russ and your sons. We never know what His plan is for us, but I pray that it is for complete healing. I wish you all calmness and comfort as you take each hour and day as it comes.
Blessings to you, Carol
Posted by: Carol | July 30, 2010 at 01:24 AM
Oh Julie
Do not give up!! that is the most important thing while your dealing with the terrible C!!
I will keep you and your family in my prayers sweetie!!
hugss Ria
Posted by: Ria | July 30, 2010 at 01:21 AM
Our pastor taught us that the better translation of the verse you quoted is that "Nothing is too WONDERFUL for God to do." Only God can do wonders and I know that as we read of your journey it will be obvious that God is on His throne and is moving on behalf of your family, working wonders. Grace.
Posted by: buzzy | July 30, 2010 at 01:20 AM
I also hated the "C" word. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD provide you with all the strength needed during this time.
All My Love,
Elsa L
Posted by: Elsa L | July 30, 2010 at 12:55 AM
My prayers are with all of you.
Posted by: Jacque Kelnhofer | July 30, 2010 at 12:54 AM
What Cancer Cannot Do
Author: Unknown
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot eat away peace.
It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot shut out memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot reduce eternal life.
It cannot quench the Spirit.
You and your family are in my prayers. Tonya
Posted by: Tonya | July 30, 2010 at 12:50 AM
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am a true believer in Prayer and God so I know he will heal Russ and he will be doing good soon.
angel hugs
Debby
Posted by: Debby McGillivray | July 30, 2010 at 12:23 AM