2004 Prayer Requests

I would really appreciate your prayers. ......I am being challenged with breast cancer. I just was released from the hospital (in for 7 days) to have the tumor removed which was 2.5 cm. My lymph nodes were fine. Next week I will have to start chemotherapy treatments followed by radiation. There is a lot going on right now for us to say the least. It's strange being so far from home and away from family going through this, but right now the only medical insurance we have is Korean insurance. I did see a very good doctor here and was at the very best hospital in all of Korea. The doctor studied at Harvard Medical School.

Thanks for your concern. Most of the people I talk to (Christians alike) say it would be crazy to not have chemo. I was actually ready to not have the surgery at all and just stand firm on God's covenant with us for healing, but my family (not Dale of course) went crazy. I am taking some alternative therapy which is a food supplement by Mannatech - there have been many successes while taking this along with the treatment. It specifically targets your amune system. Do you know of many people fighting this WITHOUT chemo? Yes, I had a lumpectomy - the tumor size was 2.5 cm.

The other morning (two days ago) a scripture really hit me about "eating only that which grows from the earth." I found myself dismissing it, but I also kept coming back to it. Then....I got your email, and now I am doing some more research. I feel a little pressured because I am scheduled to begin treatments this Thursday. On one of these sites you game me (I think it was the www.outsmartyourcancer.com site) it says sometimes it can me good to do the Protocell in conjunction with a short-term treatment. They also recommend discussing all this with the oncologist. Anyway, being over here makes everything much more complicated in many ways (transportation, distance, etc., etc.), so I sure do appreciate your prayer and the prayer of other intercessors as well. Also, by the time I order anything, it may be another three-four weeks before I get it here. The report I received from the doctor was that my four lymph nodes that were removed were clear, but because of the size of the tumor (anything over 2 cm) the cancer is a stage 2, and stage 2 cancer is treated with radiation and chemo.

YES you are welcome to share this with some intercessors. PLEASE do! I am in a very vulnerable place right now, but do trust the Lord to walk with me. Dale and I had just signed a new employment contract which is in a city about two hours where we were living. During the two week transition between jobs is when I found the lump. So....I did not get hired. I believe with all my heart that nothing is impossible with God; however, I am also feeling more than every that I need prayers supporting me through this. This product I'm taking is a glyconutrient. You can read about it either on www.glycoscience.org (this is a site that posts the research), or on www.mannatech.com

This has all happened so fast. I found the tumor on a Monday night, went to my doctor Tuesday, went to the breast specialist clinic on Wednesday, found out the results of the mammogram, sonagram, and biopsy on Thursday, then on Monday went in to Seoul to meet with the doctor/surgeon. Then two weeks later had the surgery.

Pray that God would create a new full time paid job of great worth to the organization I work part time for, give me that job, and help me to excel in it.
Thanks, Alan M.
(12/09/2004 12:57 PM)

Mary Bullock - cancer in her remaining kidney and spots on her lungs. Dr's give her 6 months to 1 year - She needs a miracle!

Please pray that God will do a work in my daughter and son-in-law's hearts to bring about genuine repentance and reconciliation of their marriage. Pray that God will put a hedge of protection around both of them until this happens. Thank you so much for your prayers.
Robbie

(10/19/2004 2:20PM)

This is Robbie from Texas. I had asked prayer for my daughter and son-in-law that God would do a work in both of their hearts to bring about genuine repentance and reconciliation of their marriage. There has been no change yet but I continue to ask the Lord for this and would appreciate if you would also. My immediate concern is for my daughter who now says that God does not answer her prayers. She doesn't want me to talk about God. Pray that she will turn back to Him and her heart will soften. Thanks so much for your prayers. I appreciate them more than I can say.
Robbie

This is Robbie from Texas. I had previously asked prayer for my daughter and son-in-law regarding reconciliation of their marriage. Things have not improved and are actually worse but I am still not willing to give up on praying for healing and reconciliation. Pray especially for my daughter's spiritual condition and her emotions and health as well. She is depressed and grieving very deeply. I am concerned about her. Thank you so much for your prayers. It comforts me to know others are praying as I get weary sometimes and cannot pray for a while. I am looking to God to work this out for His Glory. Again, thank you so much. Please keep praying.
(12/4/2004 06:59 PM)

Personally, please keep my family in special prayer during the trip as our daughter Debora is in school, and for her continued good health (no allergy attacks). She will be participating the second week of my trip in the Cartagena Children's and Youth Film Festival, as a judge. Norman and Debora will have some special father-daughter time, too. Also pray for my healing from a bad head cold and a chronic "tennis elbow" condition which is from computer keyboarding. It is sometimes painful to play instruments, drive, etc.
From: Susana Hernandez

An acquaintance of ours, good friend of Gloria Escobar from our church in Cartagena, named Lucho (Luis) Ariza, was attacked two days ago and is in coma at this moment after neurosurgery to repair damage from 8 blows to the cranium with a hammer. We do not know what happened exactly, but that he was the victim of a barbaric attack. He also has two fractured ribs and today they are combating a kidney infection as well. He had no health insurance, by the way, and there are financial expenses to meet. Lucho has accepted the Lord through Gloria's witness, and we are asking the Body of Christ to unite in intercession for his life. Please pass this need on and pray as you are able. Thank you so much,

Susana Hernandez

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