Prayer Request- June 1, 2012

Good Morning,

I just received a call from my dad soliciting prayer, specifically in regard to my mom's pain this morning.

As of now, she has yet to get out of bed because the pain is so severe. The Palliative Care doctors are hopeful that the pain will be managed with time...so as we wait, we are praying that the meds she does have would kick in and truly do their job. My mom's Palliative Care doctor & Oncologist were able to collaborate on another pain management plan for sometime this coming week. As of today, they are talking about placing a nerve block in the area where she is experiencing the most severe pain. We hope this additional plan will help provide her with relief so that she can truly enjoy being loved by and loving family and friends. We had planned to go to the cabin again this weekend. As of this morning, that plan is on hold as the drive up would be pretty unbearable and she doesn't want to potentially end up in the hospital away from home again. Both my parents mentioned that plans these days seem to be on an hourly basis...we haven't totally pulled the plug on the weekend away and are hoping to be pleasantly surprised.

Today's Praises...

-For another day...one that is beautiful and sunny

-For the chance for the Palliative Care Team to collaborate with the Oncologist

-For my Dad's ability to be at my mom's side

-For faithful prayer partners lifting our family up...specifically and consistently

-For so many of your emails, phone calls and hugs which provide such encouragement and remind us that we aren't traveling this journey alone

Today's Prayers...

-For relief from the pain...and for consistent and through pain management

-For hearts not to be discouraged...that God would bind Satan out!

-That the pain wouldn't provide any setbacks in her treatment

-For a MIRACLE!!! That the chemo drugs would be going to work to kill every cancerous cell in her body and that the cancer would not spread

-That we might be able to 'escape' to the lake...even if it is just for a day

-That hearts might be filled with both hope and peace

-That God would continue to receive the glory

Thank you for continuing to rally...may each of your hearts and your weekends be blessed. We promise to send another update as we learn of answered prayer or more specific requests.