Hello! I am asking for prayer please. I have never posted to a site like this before so I hope I’m doing this correctly. I have 3 children-2 college-aged daughters and a son who is 15. I had lymphoma a year and a half ago, went through chemo, almost died etc... And now it is back and (although my life is in God’s hands) the prognosis is not good. I found out yesterday and I’m very burdened for my children and husband. Please pray for us as we tell the children. My sweet beautiful honor student daughter had a sudden psychosis and was diagnosed with bipolar 1 this summer. I am one of her biggest supports. And my tender-hearted son is currently living in a therapeutic boarding school as a result of using drugs in part to cope with my health issues (cancer, worrying I would die multiple times); I dread the burden and heartbreak this will bring to him. My heart is so heavy over this... My children are not walking with Jesus right now; I am the main person who tries to support and bring them to Jesus. I worry about not being here for them/the pain of losing their mom if I’m called to heaven. Please pray they will have a relationship with the Savior and that I will live well and honor Jesus through what is to come. I am thankful that my son is taken care of and has support where he is living but sad that cancer treatments will certainly prevent me from visiting him (he is in another state to get the help he needs.). Also pray for my husband who is understandably burdened and stressed by this all as he tries to support us financially and otherwise. Thank you, brothers and sisters!
Telling Children I Have Cancer-Again
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Dear Sweet Sister, my heart is heavy and is in prayer for you and your precious family. I'm sorry to hear the news the cancer has returned and the burdens your family are having to carry at this time. My prayer is you'll be able to draw closer to both them and the Lord in this new season. My prayer is also for your husband, for his comfort, wisdom, strength and resolve to carry the family. Take really good care of yourself and sometimes when other won't hear what we have to say they may be more prone to reading notes you write to them. Sometimes it's a means of processing at a different angel and we can share our hearts. I'll be praying for y'all every day. Please let us know how everyone is doing. Hugs and prayers from Texas
What you are going through is probably one of the worst things a mother could go through. But remain faithful in God. He knows you have worked hard to lead your children to Jesus. If something does happen to you, you can trust that God has a plan for your kids. He won’t let them slip away from Jesus. While you may be overwhelmed with sorrow, our prayers are undoubtably with you. May God keep you safe! With love, Bella.
@Angelheart007-a fellow Texan! Thank you for your prayers and your words that felt like a balm on my heart. I slept last night for the first time in days! You mentioning writing notes was led by God, as my son recently said he was “bored” by my letters when I write Scripture to him and tell him how he is so precious to me, etc. I was discouraged and hurt, but I will keep writing because perhaps one day it will mean something. And His Word will accomplish what He desires. So I’m encouraged to keep writing! I think my husband will tell him tomorrow about the cancer, as he is traveling to see him in the morning. Please pray for that moment to be filled with God’s peace and comfort. God bless you.
I am certainly praying for you. Here is a Scripture to comfort you that you probably know by heart: Romans 8:28 "[FONT="]And we know that for those who love God all things work together [/FONT][FONT="][/FONT][FONT="]for good,[/FONT][FONT="][a][/FONT][FONT="] for [/FONT][FONT="][/FONT][FONT="]those who are called according to his purpose." It will all work out. Hang in there and trust that He knows what He is doing.[/FONT]
I’m so sorry to hear what you and your family are going through, friend. Your post brought tears to my eyes, and I wish I could give you a hug. Your love for your husband and kids is evident in your message – a woman with a beautiful heart. Though we don’t have control over our lives, we do have our Creator to whom we can always share our burdens and be at rest. I’ll be praying for you and your kids, asking God to touch you with His healing hands, draw you closer to Himself, and surround you with His comfort, strength, and peace. Be assured of my prayers for your husband, as well. Please don’t get stressed out, but just relax. He is able to take care of everything that concerns you and your family. May you rest in the assurance the psalmist expressed when he wrote: “In the day of my trouble I shall call upon You, for You will answer me” (Psalm 86:7). I know it’s not easy, but I urge you to stay strong. Love & hugs to you!
@littlestarsmum: I love this quote: “He is able to take care of everything that concerns you and your family. May you rest in the assurance the psalmist expressed when he wrote: “In the day of my trouble I shall call upon You, for You will answer me” (Psalm 86:7)
Thank you for blessing me with your prayers and kind words. I have been checking this site when I need a boost of faith and God is always bringing such blessing through you and others. Blessings, my sister!
Thank you for blessing me with your prayers and kind words. I have been checking this site when I need a boost of faith and God is always bringing such blessing through you and others. Blessings, my sister!
Amarie, i tried to post when i first read this, but all i could do was cry. i also have a husband and kiddos, and cannot imagine what you're going through.
recently a dear friend shared these verses. they helped me in ways i can't express, and so i pray it will be for you.
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
God, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the deer’s;
he makes me tread on my high places. (Hab. 3:17-19)
you and your precious family are in my prayers.
recently a dear friend shared these verses. they helped me in ways i can't express, and so i pray it will be for you.
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
God, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the deer’s;
he makes me tread on my high places. (Hab. 3:17-19)
you and your precious family are in my prayers.
Lord we agree with this prayer, let you heal and bless Amarie1 with a good health, let her children know you as their personal saviour and bless her husband to take care of wife and children, bless with finance, peace and understanding. Lord we bring Amarie1 to you please heal her and also bless her family, in Jesus loving name, Amen!
