Hello friends and family,
Thought I'd get back to you a little sooner this week considering the appointment I had yesterday. Thank you for your prayers for my sisters and me as we went to North Vancouver to meet Dr. Klimo. We appreciated his positive approach to my condition. It left me more assured than I expected. He had two recommendations: chemo and radiation. The chemo would be once a month. He termed it as "customer friendly" which means there are fewer of the nasty side effects. He will be checking into more radiation for my leg. Presently, he is looking into whether I could have this treatment at the Abbotsord Cancer Center or if I need to go to Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. As God has 'carried' and 'covered' me to this point, I know He will continue to lead...
"The God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".
Thanks again,
Miriam
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010
Miriam wanted us to update you a little so that you can be in specific prayer for her over these next few days. We know so many of you are praying faithfully and Miriam certainly is sensing your prayers and is so grateful.
She has been specifically encouraged in these last few days with Psalm 37:5, "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." The May 22 reading in "Streams in the Desert" says the following, "The literal meaning of this verse is 'Roll your way onto Jehovah and trust in Him, and He works.' This brings to our attention the immediacy of God's action once we commit, or roll burdens of any kind from our hands into His. Whether our burden is a sorrow, difficulty, physical need, or concern over the salvation of a loved one, 'He works'." So, with Miriam, we continue to roll our burdens onto the loving Father, knowing that He is sovereign and completely involved in every detail of her life.
This week we would love you to pray about two specific appointments Miriam is having. On Wednesday, Miriam is seeing another Oncologist in North Vancouver, Dr. Klimo, in order to have another perspective on Miriam's prognosis and any potential treatment. This Oncologist works in connection with a Naturopath in Fort Langley, and Miriam will be seing him on Thursday. She had an initial appointment with this Naturopath, and this will be a follow-up to that appointment. So, please pray for wisdom for these professionals and for Miriam, that she will know how to respond to them and to their suggestions. Ultimately, we know that God is the great Physician, but we know He can use the intellect and hands of earthly physicians.
Miriam has been feeling a little stronger over these past days and enjoyed having her brother Brien and sister-in-law Elaine from Calgary visiting over this past weekend. Thanks so much for your continued support and prayers.
Conrad and Marylynne
She has been specifically encouraged in these last few days with Psalm 37:5, "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." The May 22 reading in "Streams in the Desert" says the following, "The literal meaning of this verse is 'Roll your way onto Jehovah and trust in Him, and He works.' This brings to our attention the immediacy of God's action once we commit, or roll burdens of any kind from our hands into His. Whether our burden is a sorrow, difficulty, physical need, or concern over the salvation of a loved one, 'He works'." So, with Miriam, we continue to roll our burdens onto the loving Father, knowing that He is sovereign and completely involved in every detail of her life.
This week we would love you to pray about two specific appointments Miriam is having. On Wednesday, Miriam is seeing another Oncologist in North Vancouver, Dr. Klimo, in order to have another perspective on Miriam's prognosis and any potential treatment. This Oncologist works in connection with a Naturopath in Fort Langley, and Miriam will be seing him on Thursday. She had an initial appointment with this Naturopath, and this will be a follow-up to that appointment. So, please pray for wisdom for these professionals and for Miriam, that she will know how to respond to them and to their suggestions. Ultimately, we know that God is the great Physician, but we know He can use the intellect and hands of earthly physicians.
Miriam has been feeling a little stronger over these past days and enjoyed having her brother Brien and sister-in-law Elaine from Calgary visiting over this past weekend. Thanks so much for your continued support and prayers.
Conrad and Marylynne
Sunday, May 16, 2010
May 16, 2010
Hello again! Your love and prayers continue to carry me! This week, I have been very aware of the whole ministry of prayer. Interestingly, the prompting has come through some very 'down' and emotional moments. I read this devotional once; however the encouragement came through re-reading it again.
Not sure if you've heard of the classic, " Streams in the Desert". Let me share the one from April 29:
"Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly." (James 5:17)
Thank God Elijah was "just like us"! He sat under a tree, complained to God, and expressed his unbelief--just as we have often done. Yet this was not the case at all when he was truly in touch with God. "Elijah was a man just like us," yet "he prayed earnestly." The literal meaning of this in the Greek is magnificent: instead of saying, "earnestly," it says, "He prayed in prayer." In other words, "He kept on praying." The lesson here is that you must keep praying."
Climb to the top of Mt. Carmel and see that great story of faith and sight. After Elijah had called down fire from heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal, rain was needed for God's prophecy to be fulfilled. And the man who could command fire from heaven could bring rain using the same methods. We are told "Elijah...bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees" (I Kings 18:42), shutting out all sights and sounds. He put himself in a position, beneath his robe, to neither see nor hear what was happening.
Elijah then said to his servant, "Go and look toware the sea" (I Kings 18:43). Upon returning, the servant replied, "There is nothing there." How brief his response must have seemed! "Nothing!" Can you imagine what we would do under the same circumstances? We would say, " Just as I expected!" and then would stop praying. But did Elijah give up? No. In fact, six times he told his servant, "Go back." Each time the servant returned saying, "Nothing!"
Yet "the seventh time the servant reported, 'A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea'" (I Kings 18:44) What a fitting description, for a man's hand had been raised in prayer to God before the rains came. And the rains came so fast and furiously that Elijah warned Ahab to "go down before the rain stops you."
This is a story of faith and sight--faith cutting itself off from everything except God, with sight that looks and yet sees nothing. Yes, in spite of utterly hopeless reports received from sight, this is a story of faith that continues "praying in prayer."
Do you know how to pray in that way--how to prevail in prayer? Let your sight bring you reports as discouraging as possible, but pay no attention to them. Our heavenly Father lives, and even the delays of answers to our prayers are part of His goodness."
Thank you for holding on with me ... like Elijah -- in prayer that I will see His hand of mercy in my life.
Not sure if you've heard of the classic, " Streams in the Desert". Let me share the one from April 29:
"Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly." (James 5:17)
Thank God Elijah was "just like us"! He sat under a tree, complained to God, and expressed his unbelief--just as we have often done. Yet this was not the case at all when he was truly in touch with God. "Elijah was a man just like us," yet "he prayed earnestly." The literal meaning of this in the Greek is magnificent: instead of saying, "earnestly," it says, "He prayed in prayer." In other words, "He kept on praying." The lesson here is that you must keep praying."
Climb to the top of Mt. Carmel and see that great story of faith and sight. After Elijah had called down fire from heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal, rain was needed for God's prophecy to be fulfilled. And the man who could command fire from heaven could bring rain using the same methods. We are told "Elijah...bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees" (I Kings 18:42), shutting out all sights and sounds. He put himself in a position, beneath his robe, to neither see nor hear what was happening.
Elijah then said to his servant, "Go and look toware the sea" (I Kings 18:43). Upon returning, the servant replied, "There is nothing there." How brief his response must have seemed! "Nothing!" Can you imagine what we would do under the same circumstances? We would say, " Just as I expected!" and then would stop praying. But did Elijah give up? No. In fact, six times he told his servant, "Go back." Each time the servant returned saying, "Nothing!"
Yet "the seventh time the servant reported, 'A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea'" (I Kings 18:44) What a fitting description, for a man's hand had been raised in prayer to God before the rains came. And the rains came so fast and furiously that Elijah warned Ahab to "go down before the rain stops you."
This is a story of faith and sight--faith cutting itself off from everything except God, with sight that looks and yet sees nothing. Yes, in spite of utterly hopeless reports received from sight, this is a story of faith that continues "praying in prayer."
Do you know how to pray in that way--how to prevail in prayer? Let your sight bring you reports as discouraging as possible, but pay no attention to them. Our heavenly Father lives, and even the delays of answers to our prayers are part of His goodness."
Thank you for holding on with me ... like Elijah -- in prayer that I will see His hand of mercy in my life.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010
Hello friends and family,
I've just had a wonderful weekend with my mom and sisters in Victoria.What a blessing to have this time together! From week to week God's love continues to pour out abundantly! If it isn't a dinner being brought to me, then it's an email, phone call / message or having a sleep-over! Thank you for blessing!!
I appreciate your prayers regarding continued wisdom for His leading. Last week I had an appointment with a Naturopath Oncologist. We do not take this as a coincidence but rather a 'coinciding' of referrals from Marylynne's G.P. and also my G.P. But I also take this from the Lord too. Where this takes me in terms of further treatment will be in consultation with an oncologist from North Vancouver. Thanks for praying with me for this upcoming appointment.
Psalm 71 was shared with me today. Here are the first few verses....
" In you, O Lord I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me. Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress."
I've just had a wonderful weekend with my mom and sisters in Victoria.What a blessing to have this time together! From week to week God's love continues to pour out abundantly! If it isn't a dinner being brought to me, then it's an email, phone call / message or having a sleep-over! Thank you for blessing!!
I appreciate your prayers regarding continued wisdom for His leading. Last week I had an appointment with a Naturopath Oncologist. We do not take this as a coincidence but rather a 'coinciding' of referrals from Marylynne's G.P. and also my G.P. But I also take this from the Lord too. Where this takes me in terms of further treatment will be in consultation with an oncologist from North Vancouver. Thanks for praying with me for this upcoming appointment.
Psalm 71 was shared with me today. Here are the first few verses....
" In you, O Lord I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me. Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress."
Sunday, May 2, 2010
May 2, 2010
Dear family and friends,
It's Sunday evening here in Abbotsford. There's much to celebrate today. This was the 'first' back at church....for quite a while. What a blessing to walk in and be embraced by the love of my church family. There was a very special time of prayer and annointing after the morning service. As if I need reminding but the assurance of prayer support has been so encouraging this weekend. I was just telling my family that I feel like we're all being covered by prayer!!
Mom has been reading from the Message today. I felt prompted to follow her lead and came again to Psalm 118. The whole chapter is wonderful! Here are a few verses to close with...
Thank God because he's good, because his love never quits.
Tell the world, Israel,
"His love never quits."
And you, clan of Aaron, tell the world,
"His love never quits."
And you who fear God, join in,
"His love never quits."
5-16 Pushed to the wall, I called to God;
from the wide open spaces, he answered.
God's now at my side and I'm not afraid;
who would dare lay a hand on me?
God's my strong champion;
I flick off my enemies like flies.
Far better to take refuge in God
than trust in people;
Far better to take refuge in God
than trust in celebrities.
Hemmed in by barbarians,
in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt;
Hemmed in and with no way out,
in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt;
Like swarming bees, like wild prairie fire, they hemmed me in;
in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt.
I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall,
when God grabbed and held me.
God's my strength, he's also my song,
and now he's my salvation.
Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs
in the camp of the saved?
"The hand of God has turned the tide!
The hand of God is raised in victory!
The hand of God has turned the tide!"
Love you all, Miriam
It's Sunday evening here in Abbotsford. There's much to celebrate today. This was the 'first' back at church....for quite a while. What a blessing to walk in and be embraced by the love of my church family. There was a very special time of prayer and annointing after the morning service. As if I need reminding but the assurance of prayer support has been so encouraging this weekend. I was just telling my family that I feel like we're all being covered by prayer!!
Mom has been reading from the Message today. I felt prompted to follow her lead and came again to Psalm 118. The whole chapter is wonderful! Here are a few verses to close with...
Psalm 118
Thank God because he's good, because his love never quits.
Tell the world, Israel,
"His love never quits."
And you, clan of Aaron, tell the world,
"His love never quits."
And you who fear God, join in,
"His love never quits."
5-16 Pushed to the wall, I called to God;
from the wide open spaces, he answered.
God's now at my side and I'm not afraid;
who would dare lay a hand on me?
God's my strong champion;
I flick off my enemies like flies.
Far better to take refuge in God
than trust in people;
Far better to take refuge in God
than trust in celebrities.
Hemmed in by barbarians,
in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt;
Hemmed in and with no way out,
in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt;
Like swarming bees, like wild prairie fire, they hemmed me in;
in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt.
I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall,
when God grabbed and held me.
God's my strength, he's also my song,
and now he's my salvation.
Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs
in the camp of the saved?
"The hand of God has turned the tide!
The hand of God is raised in victory!
The hand of God has turned the tide!"
Love you all, Miriam
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