it’s wednesday eve
Today’s claim to fame is that it’s the day before tomorrow. Tomorrow is MRI day; Wednesday at 12:15pm to be precise. Also, tomorrow is the soon-to-be-national Pray For Misty Day (every wednesday – thanks so much to everyone who is praying!!). Its fitting that the two events coincide.
Today did have some value of its own. We ran some errands (I shopped while misty stayed in the car with her mom), enjoyed some delicious crepes for breakfast and we absorbed about 9 episodes of The Office (we just finished season 2 – Misty is loving it.) The going out part is getting increasingly difficult though, as Misty is barely able to walk now. I basically carry her from couch to car and back. We are fighting quite a battle to keep weight on her as well…she just has no appetite. On a bright note, I got a cute little pink camo skirt for Olivia. Can’t wait to dress her in it :)
Back to tomorrow. I’m always wary about taking this blog into the PG-13 realm and discussing the real medical issues or prognosis, but basically, the doctors have lost hope for her. It’s like they have all but thrown in the towel. The last four weeks she has been on a new chemo and tomorrow will tell if that has been effective. If not, there aren’t many other options. Really though, we are in the same spot we were a year ago. We knew there was no cure for brain cancer (thank God that some other cancers are having great cure rates – this is fantastic – this not even remotely the case with brain cancer though), so if left to medicine, Misty would die. We knew that the only hope for her was in God. Today, we are significantly closer to that end point, but really…we are in the same place. The place where there is nothing this earth has that can cure her. The place where the only hope is Jesus. That place is scary….but good.
I’ll leave you with a passage that we read often before bed:
Psalm 116:1-9
1I love the LORD, because He hears
My voice and my supplications.
2Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.
3The cords of death encompassed me
And the terrors of Sheol came upon me;
I found distress and sorrow.
4Then I called upon the name of the LORD:
”O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!”
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;
Yes, our God is compassionate.
6The LORD preserves the simple;
I was brought low, and He saved me.
7Return to your rest, O my soul,
For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
8For You have rescued my soul from death,
My eyes from tears,
My feet from stumbling.
9I shall walk before the LORD
In the land of the living.
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Just keep hope of the MRI, that maybe there hasn’t been any more growing. But God has His heart,soul, and hands carrying her and taking care of her. God will heal Misty of all her pain. God, and you all will pravail. We all believe in that. Let us know how the MRI goes and mom,(grandma,) myself and Lacey are fasting today for her and will be praying for great results. Have hope, and faith in the healing of Misty.
Love to you all,
Aunt Amy, grandma and Lacey~
Today the Lord woke me up early with Misty on my heart and mind. I am fasting for her and our church body is praying. Today is a day of breakthrough. As I was driving this morning I was crying out to God in the car declaring her healing. I BELIEVE THAT MISTY WILL BE HEALED ON THIS EARTH! Our church has been praying that the cancer will not just shrink but that it will disappear. My husband’s father had a dire diagnosis of colon cancer over 15 years ago and the Lord healed his body; He is still cancer free today. I know that God is able and we join our faith with yours. Dear, dear Leblanc Family – you are precious and chosen. You are faithful and not only does God hear your supplications, but even now He is rising with healing in His wings. Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty; who was and is and is to come. We stand in this promise today and pray that Misty will be filled to all measure of all the fulness of God.
To Him who is able to keep you from falling,
Melissa (The Kulynych Family) and City of Refuge, Burlington
Praying, fasting, and believing the Lord Jesus today for Misty’s healing. Let us believe in Him who is able to do FAR MORE ABUNDANTLY BEYOND ALL THAT WE ASK OR THINK!!! (Eph 3:20)
Hey Darren,
Tim just told me about your site. I’ll keep Misty & your family in my daily prayer and especially today. Hope that everything will be alright. You’re being very strong & supportive. Keep up the faith and looking forward for a brighter day tomorrow!
Will all my best,
Vivian
I have been thinking and praying for Misty today. I know that God can move mountains, so I pray that God will heal Misty. Your whole family is in our prayers. I will leave you with the Lyrics to All Things ARE possible
Almighty God my Redeemer,
My hiding place, my strong refuge
No other name like Jesus,
No power can stand against You
My feet are planted on this rock
And I will not be shaken
My hope it comes from You alone,
My Lord and my Salvation
Your praise is always on my lips,
Your Word is living in my heart
And I will praise You with a new song,
My soul will bless You Lord
You fill my life with greater joy,
Yes I delight myself in You
And I will praise You with a new song,
My soul will bless You Lord
When I am weak You make me strong,
When I’m poor, I know I’m rich
For in the power of Your name
All things are possible
Sir,
I work with your father in law. I am the lay youth leader for Colt’s Neck Community Church. My junior and senior high kids all know about Misty’s situation and pray for her recovery. Tonight we will pray for her in the church council and I will have our congregation pray in unison for her this Sunday.
Jesus can do anything. I pray it is His will she be healed but I am also encouraged that her ultimate desitination, like your’s and mine is to be with Christ. But we pray she will be with Him a long time from now after a long and happy life with you and your daughter.
Mike
Darren, Misty and Olivia;
Today is Wednesday and I prayed even harder for Misty today. God Bless you all.
Amen to all the above. Everything is in Gods time, not ours. So, be faithful, positive and patient…it will come.
I love you all,
Aunt Cathy
Darren would you give a special message to Misty today. Tell her that I LOVE HER ! Then give her a big warm and loving hug for me. Tell her that I am praying & fasting.
Love Lavenia
Darren, Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and Misty. Today I cried out to the Lord for Misty. Jesus has always been the only answer. Not only for your wife, but for each one of us. I rejoice in the knowledge of your families’ salvation and the message of hope you have shared with so many by your afflictions…I know that God is in control, and I will pray for your continued strength and faith. I send much love to the three of you. Dawn
I pray to Almighty God with all that I hae in me that He will completely heal Misty. I sit here, I do not know you, but my heart is swollen with affection and hope for you all. Lord Jesus Christ, I pray for a miracle for Misty. We KNOW you can do this. We all hae faith and we r joining together eern though some of us don’t even know eachother. Lord Jesus, heal your daughter completely of this caner. Nothing is impossible for you. We love you Lord. You are our Beautiful Savior. I pray for Olivia, Lord, that You would continue to speak to her soul and calm her always let her feel Your loving arms around her. I pray for strength for Darren and especially Misty. Love, Becky
What a great story thank you very much for sharing with us.
Not really that funny…
While I was enjoying the story, a heron just killed my pet goldfish!…
Again…
Once again, thanks a bundle for the high quality article….