tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post5850678348361070413..comments2024-03-04T00:11:12.853-08:00Comments on at home with millie and sam: the quietCashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194149278997482366noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-89485992543571704022016-03-24T21:13:28.229-07:002016-03-24T21:13:28.229-07:00I've been there, facing a barrage of criticism...I've been there, facing a barrage of criticism when I'm still in shock from learning my 4yo has cancer. It hurt deeply then, and sometimes still pricks my heart with pain. One night when I was feeling very low, God let me know that for every voice raised in criticism, there were many more voices raised in prayer on my family's behalf. I know there are many, many voices bringing your family before God's throne of grace. Mine is one of them. Our family's cancer journey motto is "God is Faithful". Some days are harder than others to say it, but is always true. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858437235672146145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-55753917174793368692016-03-24T08:44:51.867-07:002016-03-24T08:44:51.867-07:00I'm not writing much, since everyone else has ...I'm not writing much, since everyone else has said what I would want to say already, but I want you to know that we are praying for you and sending our love!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806038331865865735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-77393177697664154512016-03-24T06:45:11.239-07:002016-03-24T06:45:11.239-07:00My Dear Friends,
When I met you at Wa. Camp Meet...My Dear Friends, <br /> When I met you at Wa. Camp Meeting., I felt drawn to you because you have a son named Samuel too. My son, who was a twin, died a few weeks before he was 5 years old. He had been diagnosed with meduloblastoma. Please know that I understand your struggle, the stuff you are going through with people and all their comments or advice, the scary, dark nights and painful, lonely days. I love you guys and I am keeping you in my prayers. Life has never been the same for us but God is the same. He is so faithful! He is with you and will never let you go. Thank you for sharing your experience. <br /><br /> Aloha 'oe , <br /> <br /> Katrina HovanskiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594835798363416628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-313168770571104682016-03-23T20:16:01.492-07:002016-03-23T20:16:01.492-07:00I was just asking Steph how you were doing this mo...I was just asking Steph how you were doing this morning. Please know we pray for you in Australia as well. I watched my best friend deal with her husband's diagnosis of cancer a few years back, so my heart goes out to you. It can be a dark, rudderless journey for family members, and can feel at times like there is a tear in your soul, just dripping away the essence of who you are - as a wife, as a mother, as a person, and you just can't make it stop. Please know that in those moments, friends and strangers are holding you up, much like Aaron held up Moses' arm when he could no longer hold it up himself. It's hard to see others when you're in that darkness, but we're there, all around you, believing for you & in you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02590895683884425109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-24733964358176553322016-03-23T19:10:15.626-07:002016-03-23T19:10:15.626-07:00I can't even believe that anyone-- nevertheles...I can't even believe that anyone-- nevertheless friends-- would "advise" you of that! What if you had taken their OPINIONS??!!!.... I understand it's very "unnatural" and painful and horrible! But really?!... We live in a day-in-age with technology to save lives, why would we not take advantage of that? Wow! I am SO very sorry you had to deal with such negativity during such a hard time! I know easier said than done, but at least for now try to dwell on all of the positive thoughts and prayers and support! Your whole family has been in my prayers (sorry I haven't written you to say so). And, I am also rooting for that vacation for your family when your all done!! ��Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402020401549033631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-10793301088470820122016-03-23T18:49:06.386-07:002016-03-23T18:49:06.386-07:00Thank you for your brutal honesty! It is importan...Thank you for your brutal honesty! It is important for people to know how their words affect a person. You are doing the right thing with the chemo, it is the hard thing, for sure, but it is the right thing. Love you, and hardly know you!<br /><br />Hugs<br />Jan EllisJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15644397504350036131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-42951344043609681312016-03-23T18:18:35.854-07:002016-03-23T18:18:35.854-07:00Praying! I know something of the valley. But we ha...Praying! I know something of the valley. But we have come out the other side and the sunshine is beautiful. I believe you will too. :) Hang in there. The blessings are coming.bonzobuddybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11128569159623526248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-80117376896834945242016-03-23T17:05:25.933-07:002016-03-23T17:05:25.933-07:00Bless you, Cas. My mother was diagnosed with stage...Bless you, Cas. My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 sarcoma a few years ago. We took essentially the same path that you are on. She had people calling her to tell her she was wrong to go the chemo route as well. But, they didn't know or understand the grave tenacity of sarcoma. Many hours were spent at her bedside in Seattle. At one time she was hospitalized for five weeks --- straight. I understand what you are going through and my prayers are with you. I'll keep on praying. God be with you.La Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-68763568498881228442016-03-23T17:00:54.275-07:002016-03-23T17:00:54.275-07:00Thank you for taking the time and energy to share ...Thank you for taking the time and energy to share this update! It helps us to focus our prayers more. I am SO sorry for the "advice" given by some--they had no right. Although I have not walked the cancer valley, I have walked the path of having a child born with a disability. This gives me just a glimmer of understanding, as I gave been critized for accepting state funded therapy for my son, as well as "advised" to simply give X, Y, or Z herbal suppliment which they were certain would "cure" him. Never mind the fact that they didn't even really know what was "wrong" with him in the first place. . . <br /><br />My heart hurts for you, but mostly my heart prays for you.<br /><br />Hugs!TN Quiltbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956658569016339616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-72839773301487636092016-03-23T16:57:27.847-07:002016-03-23T16:57:27.847-07:00I'm so glad to hear the markers are down! Pra...I'm so glad to hear the markers are down! Praise the Lord! As far as the criticisms, they should walk in your shoes a few miles before handing our advice. Hang in there! God is with you and I'm sure Todd appreciates all the support you are giving him. Prayers for strength for you both!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553256531761961322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677863487462416615.post-36481466875549131132016-03-23T16:51:12.241-07:002016-03-23T16:51:12.241-07:00Yay for the markers getting lower! We too had the...Yay for the markers getting lower! We too had the many unsolicited warnings and advice for choosing to do chemo...I feel you! I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and just so thankful that his body is responding to the treatment. I will especially be praying when they do the surgery...Dr. Stewart did my mom's surgery...10 hours...I don't know how he did it and I am also so thankful for skilled surgeons! You are in God's hands and He's got this for you! Love and Hugs!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387817789018230510noreply@blogger.com