Needs of our Family

PRAYER

9/12
I would ask you all to be praying for Isaac's appetite and an acceptance on his part for the day that the nasogastric tube has to come.  For patience and energy for all of us.  For protection from all the germs.  And I beg of you to pray against this cancer ever coming back.


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8/29
That Isaac will be protected from bacteria and viruses.
That Leah would find great friends and fun at Pratum.
That we'd find rest when possible.

8/2

Please pray that the histology done by the Children's Oncology Group was done incorrectly. Please pray for our dear son who is going to have a really hard year. Please pray for mommy and daddy and brother and sister. And please keep Isaac's life and health at the forefront of your minds and your prayers.

"Lord Jesus. You hear our prayers and tears and sadness. Please work miracles in Isaac's life. We beg for your mercy. That Isaac would be healed from this cancer in a miraculous way. You've already done it once in his body and we ask that you do it again. Please hear this father's cry. Hear this family's cry. Hear this community's cry. Hear us and work wonders. That we would be able to avoid some of these terrible treatments and that Isaac would live a full and happy life. That he'd be able to walk out of this with a faith that could move mountains and have an infectious laughter that swelled from his soul. Abba Father hear our cries!"

7/23

• That Isaac would be able to handle getting trapped pulled off and general activity around his port site. 
• That Melissa and I would have peace and rest in our souls.
• That all of us would be okay and prices the "cancer look" well.

As of 7/16/2018

• That Isaac would continue to take this situation like a champ.  The port, the chemo, the driving, and the yuckiness that he will feel.
• That Leah would be able to understand this all at her level.
• That Melissa and I would be able to handle the stress and continue to be on the same page.
• That our car holds up well (It should!) and that we stay safe with all the driving.
• That we could speak directly and accurately to the doctors and advocate well for our son.
• That we would find moments of fun and hearts full of grace and peace.

As of  7/6/2018

• That the tumor cells would be heterozygous.
• That Leah and James would finally get attention from their parents.
• That grandparents would find rest.

As of 7/2/2018

• That the tumor that they pull out is Favorable and not Anaplastic. 
• That Isaac would avoid chemotherapy.
• That Isaac would be able to handle the catheter and other bandaids and tubes that will be connected to him.  He hates stuff like that and is very stubborn about it.
• That the stress of handling a 10 month old and an inquisitive 6 year old would be handled appropriately.  That those two would get the love they deserve and need in the midst of this valley of darkness.
• That Melissa and I would advocate well for our son and stick up for him when needed.  Or shut up when needed as well.
• That Melissa and I would continue to feel like a team on this.  We have processed this whole situation so differently and yet felt an incredible trust and togetherness through it all.