smicke Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Dear Pat and Bill You both are in my prayers! I know He will make way for a new beautiful home even better than the one you have sold and bring healing to your dear husband. Simone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I am sending my prayers as well, God works in mysterious ways but he is with you and your DH to give you stregnth courage & hope. As for the housing situation, things like that have a way of working out in the end. Try to get some rest. We are here for you Joann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calla Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Dear Pat and Bill, May God bless you and guide you. You are in my prayers. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 May God bless you both. Know that you're on my prayer list. DebLou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Again my prayers are with you both....my BIL was diagnosed with this several years ago....it was a long hard traveled road. Your love for each other will get you through this and as its been said before .... we are all sending best wishes and warm thoughts your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I am amazed at the many locations this prayer request has generated from, almost a circle around you. How fitting. I, too, want to encourage you both as this current trial will try to bring your spirits down with discouragement. This is a distraction that would like to turn eyes away from the Healer. Always remember God cares about each thing that crosses our paths and has a plan and purpose and a hope and future for each of us. You are included in that promise. Grace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinams Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Bill and Pat, My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. God always opens a door when one closes. Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Healing thoughts and prayers to you Pat and your dear Bill. We are here for you. Linda Rech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 PattyJo and Bill - I will also say prayers for you, as well as Linda's Mom. So many people are in God's hands, and he will take care of you! Blessings of peace and joyful news soon to you & all in need - I know there are more people out there that need prayers too....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Now is the worst time, when you first find out. It feels devastating. But keep in mind that cancer can be beaten. I would recommend that you and your husband read and seek all the information you can. Read books by and about survival. Learn how others beat it. That's what my husband did. He, age 66, is a cancer survivor (23 years now), thanks to a healthy diet, exercise, and a great vitamin program. He neither takes nor needs any drugs. It can be beaten. Investigate all alternatives. Doctors don't know everything. Do your own homework. You'll be in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Both my Bill and I are so thankful for the prayers and the words of encouragement. We are being strengthened hourly by all of those prayers. I know that if I were doing this in my own strength, I would be a puddle of oil on the pavement. God is a God that give us strength, grace to get through, peace during the trial, mercy when we falter and alway is there to pick us back up. Bill has been very stong through this, but unfortunately, I haven't been. I feel so guilty when I fall apart and he is picking me back up. But I don't know what else to do. I have 2 very good friends who are my "Jesus with skin on" who are helping me along this path. Bill also, has 2 very good guy friends who are doing the same for him. This is the second time that Bill has been diagnosed with a cancer, the other one was 5 years ago and we only had one more check up to go and he would have been cancer free for 6 years. We were just getting to the place where we were breathing a bit easier. So this really blew us off of our feet. Again, thank you all for your prayers. We are standing on the biggest rock there is - JESUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 AMEN! Aren't you glad you aren't trying to go this alone? God is going to bring you thru this. I know for a fact He will. He has brought me thru the storm (not cancer, but the death of my beloved husband) and He can and will bring you and Bill thru this situation. When you are feeling weak, just crawl up into the lap of God and let him comfort you. Praying for you. ~Kathy~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Amen from me too! Oh Pat I want to cry too, like Linda, for what you have to go through. But I've learned lately that trusting a Loving Father is the only way to walk through the journey He gives us. Have you ever read a book called Hinds' Feet on High Places, by Hannah Hurnard? It is full of wonderful imagery of a young woman learning to trust the Shepherd. I'm sure you have your hands full reading all the information you have to learn right now, but when you have some time for yourself maybe this story will help you as it's helped me all my life. My prayers will continue for your true DH Bill, and for you. YES, keep quilting! You need it more than ever right now. If I can help out in any way here in Oregon, I certianly will be happy to. We have beds, if nothing else, LOL! I'd even clean my house for you, which I haven't done since I started tearing out hair about this church quilt. Peace to you, sister quilter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Dear Pat and Bill. My heart goes out to the two of you right now. I am joining my prayers with those of this quilt community. I know that your believe and your faith in our Lord will get you through. Pat it is okay to let Bill raise you up, it can be a healing for him, to give in his time of difficulty. I am sure that you also raise him up when he needs it. I am so glad that you both have people in your life that will be able to walk this journey with you. Just recently in a hospital emergency room, I was lead to Psalm 91 and I would direct you there too. Continue to stand on The Rock and let Him carry you both when you need Him too. Please know that our home is also open to you should you need a place in the Portland area for any reason. The Lord will give you a place of peace and comfort and a place to call home again. I don't know what that will look like but He does. Linda, I am so sorry about your mom. I know the need to stay strong for all those close to you, but please my friend, find a safe friend to walk with you that you will feel safe enough with to grieve like you need to. Tears are healing and necessary. I also will be praying for your mother. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. that is His promise. In Hope, Rev. Tellez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlooney Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPineQuilting Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Only positive thoughts and prayers will be coming your way. If there is anything I can do to help you from a distance, let me know. Best to you and DH Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hello again - Patch, yes I read that book a long time ago, and I think I'll see if I can borrow a copy from the church library. I remember some of it but I've forgotten a lot of it. Well, we just went and finished all the paper work to pull out of the one house that we were to buy. A very emotional time, yet it is only a building. Now, we are going to try and rest, take some deep breaths and try and figure out the next step. Tomorrow, we go to the oncologist. I'll keep you posted. Thank you again for all of your prayers. I can't tell you how much they mean to us. I' m praying for blessing on all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Dear Pat, I'm praying for you and Bill tonight. Love, Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hello all - Well yesterday's trip to the oncologist had good news and bad news, The good news is that it has not spread, but the bad news is that it is inoperable at this time due to blood vessels surrounding it. More good news is that the Dr is sending us up to OHSU to a pancreatic cancer specialist who has been able to do surgery on some when they didn't think there was any way. Our appointment is at 3:30 this afternoon and we are about to leave the house. The Dr's name is "Sheppard" - I think Jesus gave us to another Sheppard to help watch over us. Thank you all for your prayers and if you would continue to keep us before the Father, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Patty, Consider it done! Crossing our fingers that Dr. has good news, they are a great group of Dr.s at the University, someday I will share with you what they did for me! Believe in Miracles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Patty, The prayer line is still open...at least you had some good news...we will continue to pray for more good news. Also, praying for rest and comfort for you all at this time. Mary Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hi Pat and Bill, Keep me in mind if you need a place to crash that's closer to Dr. Sheppard than Keizer. The guest room is ready for you, and my prayers are with you. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Dear Pat and Bill. I do not think it an accident that your doctor is Sheppard. I am sure Beth's house is probably closer to OHSU than ours, but please know our home is open also. Remember Joshua and I am still standing in the river with you on the Rock. He tells us to come when we are weary and heavy burdened. May you rest in His peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 It's me again. Well, unfortunately, Dr Sheppard did not have any good news. He feels that at this time that it is inoperable also. He also agreed with Dr. Pierce here in Salem that radiation is the best course of treatment at this time. When asked what could we expect time wise, we were told 6 month to a year. I know that God can and does perform miracles every day and I'm still praying for that miracle. Thanks to you all for your prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh Pat, I feel so badly for you & Bill. There are no words to express what I am feeling, except that you have many friends here for you. Call me ANY time, I am available 24/7 so call if you just want somebody to talk to or have coffee, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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