Yeah...you might be thinking that our life was already complicated. Well, not to us...at least not until now...
Tricia's lymphoma in her lungs did not respond well to the meds over the past five weeks. In fact, some of the growths are bigger, and there are a few new growths. Only two of the growths are smaller, and none have gone away. That alone was pretty disappointing.
Next, they've decided to keep Tricia overnight until they can come up with a new game plan. Another disappointment (Gwyneth and I will be partying at the hotel by ourselves tonight).
This evening, we met with the oncologist (cancer doctor), who explained that the next step is R plus CHOP. I've been explaining to you that the chemo Tricia had been receiving was not the heavy duty stuff...CHOP is. CHOP is the stuff that you hear about that comes with a lot of potential side affects...nausea, severe headaches, risk of leukemia, hair loss, etc.
Tricia will receive her first treatment tomorrow. If all goes well, she should be released on Thursday (we were planning on heading home Thursday anyway). She'll received her second treatment in three weeks here at Duke. A few weeks after that second treatment, they'll reevaluate to determine if the cancer is responding as hoped for. If so, she'll receive four additional treatments every three weeks, for a total of six over the next eighteen weeks.
If, after the first two treatments, her cancer is not responding, Tricia is in serious trouble.
Each treatment lasts several hours, and immediate side affects include the nausea, headaches, etc. Because of Tricia's other current health issues and medications (which I'll discuss at a later time), this entire process is a lot trickier than it normally would be if she was only facing cancer (not to diminish anyone who is "only" facing cancer...that alone is nothing to laugh at).
Needless to say, we're both very bummed tonight. Tomorrow is a new day, and I'm sure we'll be more optimistic, but tonight we're very discouraged. We continue to trust God, believing that, regardless of what lies ahead over the next few months, He is in control and knows what is best for us, but we're feeling rather beat up.
Blessed be the Lord
day after day he carries us along.
He's our Savior, our God, oh yes!
He's God-for-us,
He's God-who-saves-us.
Lord God knows all
death's ins and outs.
Psalm 68:19, 20 (The Message)
Nate
BTW...Gwyneth had an appointment today and has another tomorrow...I'll update you on her status later tomorrow. Thanks.
425 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 425 Newer› Newest»My prayers are with you...stay strong and optimistic; I know God is working miracles through your lives!
Continuing to Pray for your family!! Your faith is amazing.
I'm so sorry to hear the news. I will be praying specifically for the cancer to respond to the treatments and be gone from Tricia's body. Hope this morning brought you both renewed joy and peace.
Rachel
We are praying for you! God has already shown Himself so strong in the life of Tricia and Gwyneth. We on the outside have witnessed God move in a very powerful way. With God all things are possible!
I don't even have any fancy words to say other than Praying...loving...praying. God IS God and Who IS like the Lord? NO ONE! I'll wait with you...
Nate and Tricia-
Sorry to hear the bad news. We will be praying for you and your families!
Thoughts and prayers are with you. So saddened to hear this news, but I know that you and Tricia have the faith and strength to make it through.
Praying for you.
I have tears in my eyes and a very heavy heart for a family I have grown to love over the months because I've carried you in my heart to the throne of the Lord. I would be discouraged too but like you, would turn to HIS Word and wait on the hope. He is a good God and is ever present. I know He has perfect plans for the three of you. Praying here in OK.
I'm on my knees in prayer for you this morning.
Mary
Florida
we are praying.
oh no! I'll be thinking of you..Tric is a fighter. You all will get through this.
Praying!!
As soon as I saw the title to this post on m yblog list, my heart sank. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you 3. You will be in my prayers, try to keep in mind that God works everything for good one way or another, although I am sure at times it is hard to explain that to your heart. I pray for mercy and that God will continue to be the great physician for Tricia.
In His love.
Tricia and Nate- Stay positive! Saying prayers for you.
This news is not a surprise to our great God...hang in there and know that you are being covered in prayer!
As always, we are praying and pulling for all of you.
Praying hard.
We're praying with you guys. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.
You, Tricia, and Gwyneth will be in my prayers.
My heart is hurting for you all. I will uplift you all in prayer immediately. I hope today is a better day.
I'm really sad to read this today... :(
I'm praying for Tricia, and Gwyneth and yourself... Hope the doctors will find the right treatment to healthy cancer-free lungs!
Thinking of you as you head into this scary time in your lives. We are in similar boats right now as my husband and I meet with the Dr. tonight to determine my husband's course of cancer treatment. Our prayers will be with you...
Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you all. Your family has become so dear to me, as I have been following your journey. Hugs and prayers for you all. God Bless! Leigh Ann
Praying for all of you!! Pray without ceasing.
Love and prayers,
Shari NC
Your family is on my heart, as always!
Praying...
Praying & believing God for great things for you!
i almost cried for you guys. i know God is in control and will take care of you guys. it is really great to know that you guys are trusting in God through all of this. i will definately be praying for you, tricia, and gwynneth. by the way, how did her apointment go?
Praying for you all.
Praying for you all...
So sorry to hear this, but you're in the very best hands at Duke! Know that you are in my prayers!
Im so sorry for that news, like you guys didn't have enough yet. Keeping you all in thought and prayer in hopes that this chemo will work for Tricia. She is so strong, she has gotten through all of this and some, her strength will pull her through this too. Praying!!!
Believe and God Bless!
-Angela
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 NIV
Whatever you both face today, I'm praying that you will feel the Lord's hand on your lives.
Nate, very sorry to hear the news. If anyone is a fighter, it's your wife. She has the strongest will I've ever heard of and she will pull through this like all other obstacles that have been put in her path. I will lift up your family to God's most rightous plan and pray for the best.
Christ's Love, Shelley in MI
Nate & Tricia,
I am so sorry that your scans yesterday did not bring good news. I am praying for you all. I want you to know that your attitude in all of this is an inspiration to me & I'm sure to many others. Please know that there are many people praying for you all & loving you all.
Love,
Emily
I am sick to hear the news. You and your family deserve much better. I am praying for another miracle for Tricia.
You have already taught me so much about how to have faith as small as a mustard seed. This too you will endure and the mountain ahead will be turned to a mere anthill.
HUGS... sending lots of prayers your way!
So sorry to hear this news! We continue to pray for you - strength, patience, wisdom, comfort & peace.
His plan... His timing....He is always good. (rinse & repeat)
God smiles on your family, Nate, I think you know that. You and your family have assembled an army of prayer warriors - with your blog you have created a place of fellowship, love, prayer, hope, sorrow, struggle, pain, support and PRAISE that I have no doubt reaches to the heavens! The struggles you guys have and continue to face have been enormous - but the impact you have had on all of us is equally huge.
So rest easy, sweet family, knowing that whatever is ahead has been ordained by Him and will bring Him glory.
Praying in MN,
The Vande Castles
Awww guys, just wishing your trials could be over! You've had more than your share by far... Praying for peace and healing!
My continued thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that the new protocol will destroy the cancer once and for all and that Tricia will experience limited side effects from the medications. I pray for peace and protection over each of you. God bless.
Amy in PA
Praying MUCH for you. As all others, I had hoped for a positive report, and was SO VERY disappointed. Will pray that this new treatment turns things around. Keep looking up!!! The Lord is with you even in the darkest days when the clouds cover the sun.
Praying for each of you.
Nate & Tricia-
I can only imagine the news. You both have been through so much and this is only another bump in the road. Bumps don't always feel good, but when we have our Father up above to guide us and walk with us hand in hand, it all turns out going in the right direction. I know you believe this. I'm praying for your peace that passes all, your guidance, strength, and complete healing. In Jesus' name!
My heart feels heavy reading this update. I will continue to pray and will post on my blog as well. I know that your faith is so strong and right now it probably feels pretty shaken. I will pray for your strength, an awesome sense of God's presence and for the treatments to have positive results and the cancer to be completely removed!
I'm so sorry to hear this! Prayers will continue for your inspirational family! God Bless You!
Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth, I so feel like I know you guys as I have been following your lives for months now. You have been such an inspiration to me and I know to so many others. I just want you to know that we are praying you through this--our God is so much bigger than Tricia's situation and although we know in our heads and hearts that He is in control, I know how difficult this must be. I am praying for you . . .
Never posted before, but you 3 are always in my prayers. Prayer of healing today!
I'm praying for you guys.
Dear Tricia and Nathan,
Once again my heart is heavy for you and once again you lift me up with your faith. Thank you. My family will be lifting up yours to God and we will pray for relief and blessings that only He can bring out of so much trial. Wonderfully, there is no trial, testing, hurt, wound or tear shed that goes wasted with God...
I have been keeping up with your family for a some time now but never commented. Just wanted you to know that I will be praying.
Praying for all of you
There doesn't seem to be anything I can say that hasn't been said so please just know that I'm sorry and I'll be stepping up my prayers for you all!
Nate, Tricia, and Gwyneth: I am so saddened by your news. I pray that the cancer responds to the new treatment and that the cancer goes away forever.
My SO battled lymphoma last year (baseball sized tumor on top of/pressing on the left lung). He went thru 6 rounds of CHOP + R, followed by 5 weeks of radiation. It is a difficult journey, but doable. He has another PET scan later this month. If this one is clear, he will have reached the one-year cancer-free milestone.
Prayers for you all & an offer that if either of you wants to talk to someone who's been thru it, leave a comment on my blog.
Praying for a miracle and peace.
As many of others have said I, too, have never posted a comment but have followed your story avidly. Your post made me cry and know that you are always in my prayers. I hope it also helps that 27 other little people that I teach everyday will always be praying for you.
We are praying for you in Alberta you guys!
lifitng each of you up in prayer and sending love and hugs your way - we are strangers - but yet in the kingdom of God - we are brothers and sisters - and as your family - we hurt with you -yet we praise God with you that we have our faith to cling to -and I am so proud of you guys for keeping God first in all of this - you guys are amazing - but I love that you give God all the glory -
you guys just know we love you and our big ole family is cheering you on:)
Julia and the Crew:)
Praying for all of you...
Praying for your sweet family!
We are praying for you and Tricia, Nate. I am sorry it's not the news we all wanted to hear.
Praying for healing and comfort and the peace that surpasses all understanding as you walk this new road. Lifting you all up to our amazing God!
praying for you guys...we love you so, so much, and our God loves you so much more than that and has you in the palm of His hand!
Susanna, Jon and the kids
sending love and prayers.
Thank you for sharing what is obviously personal stuff. You make the world a better place by increasing awareness and letting others in. I just wanted to thank you.
I am so very sorry to hear that Tricia's lymphoma didn't respond to the Rituximab.
My father is battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and he has been on R-CHOP since March, and he had his staging scan a couple of weeks ago, which has shown 'significant shrinkage' in his tumour, so R-CHOP is good stuff.
He did lose his hair about 10 days into the treatments, and if Tricia loses hers, I would recommend a good baseball cap to keep warm, as my Dad really feels the cold, even in the summer.
There's alot they can give for the sickness side effects of the chemo, and they have worked wonders for my Dad, who is notoriously hard to treat for things (he also has Ankylosing Spondylitis).
I'm praying hard that the new treatments will clear Tricia's cancer, and that you will all have the strength to get through this patch.
Hugs,
Becky, Seren & Dylan xxx
Continued prayers coming your way...
Continuing to pray for your family.
DUKE better batten down the hatches, because we'll be raising their roof with prayers all over again!!!
Malachi 3:3 comes to mind this morning... I'm sure you're familiar with the story of the Refiner's Fire...
http://www.clarion-call.org/extras/malachi.htm
That story helped me through some of the most difficult situations. I hope it brings you hope and comfort too... God won't let you out of His sight, through this storm, and always.
Darn!
Praying for you, as always.
Love to all.
Dear Tricia and Nate,
I hope that after sleeping on this news last night, that you woke on this new day and realized that the Lord is still working His miracles here for your family. I am praying that His Hope replaces your disappointment today as you continue the fight before you. The Lord has had His Eye on you from the beginning, and He will see you through to the end. May your joy be full today with Hope.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
I'm sorry to hear the latest news and will continue to pray for your family.
Praying you through this discouraging time. God has shown his mercies are new each day over and over, praying He does it again today!!
Your family continues to be in my prayers.
Our prayer are with you, Tricia and Gwenyth.
oh, i am so sorry...praying for peace and healing. May you continue to rest in the all knowing, loving arms of your Heavenly Father. Thank you for continuing to share your journey. it is an honor to lift you up before the Lord. praying, jen in al
Praying for safety, comfort, strength and courage.
our prayers are with you!
Nate, Tricia, and Gwyneth,
I've been reading the blog for a few months now, absolutely enthralled by the amazing things God is doing through your family. I just want you to know how much of an inspiration you are to me, and how much I have been blessed to see God at work in your lives. I pray that this is yet another opportunity for God to show His sovereign mercy. May God hold each of you close, ever closer now, as you face this new battle. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nate & Tricia - I will continue to pray for you in the coming weeks and months. I do want to share a quick, positive chemo story in hopes that it will provide you some hope... My aunt, at age 41, was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall. Being that she was so young, we were all completely freaked out by the diagnosis and prognosis. She had surgery, and then began a 9 month course of chemo treatment (sounds like it was similar to Tricia's proposed course - every 3 weeks to start, then every other week, then every week). Anyway, my aunt did lose her hair (well most of it) and there were a few moments of fatigue, but no nausea or the other horrendous side effects that some people experience. She had such an amazingly positive attitude throughout treatment (which reminds me of Tricia! :) and I think that had a lot to do with it.
I guess I just wanted to share this story in hopes that it will give you a tweak of hope that Tricia won't get the worst end of the stick as far as side effects go. My aunt's health issues in no way measure Tricia's lifelong fight for good health, but having watched someone go through chemo recently, I will say it can be done. And we'll all be here holding your hands while you walk that walk.
lots of prayers for your family...
Praying. . . I've been praying and praying for you guys for months now and we've never met - never emailed or chatted or laughed together...but as I sit here with tears in my eyes, I feel like you're my family. I feel like we all know you so well.
I'm praying for miraculous things to happen - because we KNOW what a good and mighty miraculous God we serve. May he be holding you closely now.
Thinking of you all, and praying for your family.
Praying in Oklahoma. Sunshine
I am bummed out right with you guys. I know God has a plan though and he will continue to uphold you and give you the grace to walk this new journey.
2Corinthians 12:9 NIV
but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah's power may rest on me.
Many prayers continue.
In Christ
Myra in Florida
Praying for you, Tricia and Gwyneth.
1st reaction---this sucks. 2nd reaction---Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27
That is reality, that is who He is, your peace. Praying that He help you set your eyes on Him no matter what the spoken words of man are---peace, in the midst.
praying from new brunswick, canada
Oh boy. This is not what I wanted to read. Hang in there Lawrensons. If anyone can get through this it is Tricia. Thinking of you all always.
Kerry in Wichita, KS
Definitely not what I was hoping to read ... I will continue to pray ... for Tricia's body to respond quickly to the new treatment, for wisdom for her medical team, and for peace to fill your hearts.
I'm so sorry to hear about your discouraging news. Keep your eyes on Jesus.... He knows what you need, and has your best in mind.
Love and prayers in PA.
Praying for you all and for the doctors. I'm sure you all have heavy hearts. Praying that God will give you strength and courage as you face yet another trial.
Glad to hear that Gwyneth's appointments went well.
Praying... I also posted again on my blog prayer for Tricia. Remember we serve an own time God never Late never Early!! I'm expecting Good things for Tricia. Praying for strength and faith for your family.
I am genuinely very sorry to hear this news.
:-(
I will remember you all in my prayers
God Bless
xxx
Nate and Trica
My first reaction to your news was, DANG! How much more can they take and why Lord? But, then I thought, OK. If anyone can handle this with grace all the while maintaining and living their faith it is you. Not to dimish what has been layed on your plate, but I know you two (three) can handle this together.
We are continuing our prayers way out in Western Oklahoma. May Gods peace and mercy be with you as you travel this road. He has plans, we just have to be patient to see them.
Hang in there Lawrenson's.
Cindi in OK
Thanks for sharing with us and being honest about where you're at. It's okay to be discouraged.
Praying for you guys.
Certainly not what we expected to hear, but we have an amazing God who has proven himself so many times over in the past for your family. Praying for encouragement and healing!
Praying for all of you and that Tricia's cancer responds well to this next kind of treatment.
I am so sorry that this complication has come up. I am confident that God would not have brought you through so much to leave you in this place of disappointment.
I will be praying for you.
Nate,
First of all I want you to know that I am praying for your family.
I was reading my daily newspaper and came upon this article. I thought you would be interested in it. http://theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080723/LIFESTYLE/807230301&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Wow, I really don't know what to say. I know you must be disappointed, but your faith has seen you through to this point, and will see you through what lies ahead. As always my thoughts and prayers are joining the hundreds of others out there...
Praying for you. May God overwhelm you all with His nearness!
Nate & Tricia,
My prayers are with you & your family during this trying time.
Hugs from NJ
I am sorry to hear that things did not go as planned. Both of you have already been through so much. My prayers are with you and stay strong. God has created a miracle already. I pray he will be there to perform another!
I feel as if one of my good friends just told me bad news. I am so sorry. I will continue to pray for you. . . . all three.
Love and Prayers!
Praying like crazy for you guys!!! I know God is in control but ...
I encourage you with Psalms 121:5-6. God bless the three of you!
Praying for your family. you are an inspiration to many. thank you
As a cancer survivor-I know its hard. To be in your shoes (or Tricia's) is 15 times harder. My love and heartfelt prayers to Tricia (along with you and Gwenyth). I will add Tricia to the Mi Shebarach list at our synagogue. The more requests to the big guy up there, the better.
I really appreciate you guys sharing your journey through this grueling trial.
It is uplifting to me to know that you continue to look to God for provision in this time of need.
Here's prayer that God will cause the tumor nodules to completely disappear...and not come back. Also, that the meds Tricia is currently on wouldn't have significant adverse interactions with the chemo meds she's going to get.
I read every post but never comment. Just know that I am praying for your family.
I am so glad you guys know that God is in control. All my best to you guys.
I didn't think I was ever going to get to the end of the posts! We are praying for Tricia and for the new treatment to be effective and have the mildest side effects possible!
{{hugs to you all}}
Oh Nate and Trisha: Big Hugs to you! I know you will beat this thing. You didn't come this far for nothing. God is watching over you all. He knows everything before it happens. Praying for you all.
Nate, I'm so sorry the news wasn't better today. I'm continually lifting you and the girls up to the Lord though.
Praying Tric responds to the CHOP with little side effects.
Love to you three!
I am praying for Tricia, you, and the baby.
God, we do not understand your plans a lot of times in our lives. Right now i do not understand the plans you have for this precious family. But i take comfort in the fact that you know what is the very best for them and you are in complete control! May you wrap your arms around this sweet family as they are hurting and searching for answers and seeking you during this time. May you continue to be glorified in their lives!
i am still amazed at your strength, faith and steadfastness. you are such an inspiration to me as i face trials in my life.
praying for your family,
stephanie
Dropping by to leave some prayers in Tricia's behalf this morning. Yours as well Nate.. Know tis tough where your sitting to. Many thoughts are coming your way.
Nate & Tricia,
I am praying for your healing, and for your strength as you go through this next round of treatments. May the Lord continue to bless you and hold you in His mighty hands. He is good.
I know you know He is with you. My prayers are with you. We're all standing with you. But the fact that He is with you and for you is the one to hang your hat on. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Be blessed.
Praying for your beautiful family.
So sorry to hear about the latest news. Praying for healing and strength for you all.
Tricia and Nate - you have had and will have my continued prayers. I know you will find the strenghth and courage to deal with the more difficult treatment Tricia, and Nate to watch your beloved deal with this and support her. And I know you know it, but it surely is such a disappointment. Sending you hugs and praying.
you are in my prayers. fingers crossed for the most successful, least side-effects treatment.
I've been following along for a while but never commented. My mom starts chemo and radiation today for throat cancer (stage 4). While her diagnosis is scary and sad, she is not at all facing what Tricia is facing. My mom has raised her family and lived a good, long life.
I pray that the Lord continues to give you all strength to face these challenges together. I pray that the new chemo works and Tricia responds. I pray that her side effects are minimal and well-managed. I pray that you & G remain healthy.
God bless you!
Donna
lenaandmacey.blogspot.com
Best best BEST of luck with the new drug!!! Prayers and thoughts for Tricia.
Praying for you guys. Wow!! He will be watching out for you!
Oh my. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thanks for letting all of us here on the internet be a part of your life.
Oh Nate, our hearts go out to you and Tricia! All we have right now is prayer and I know that our prayers will be heard. You guys are so amazing. Be gentle with yourselves - this is a big setback and you need to allow yourselves to be sad and disappointed. Just know that we are praying as always and holding you guys in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, love and prayers,
Tricia and Family (N. VA)
Dear Jesus. Please touch Tricia.
My prayers are heading your way...
My thoughts are with you all. Certainly not the news you were hoping for, and it breaks my heart. I have faith that you will all remain strong in this and that the next treatments will do the trick.
I have been following your blog for several months now and have been praying for all of you. My heart is breaking for the disappointment and I will continue to pray that the cancer will respond to this new round of chemo. BTW, I love the latest picture of Gwyneth!!!
Nancy in SC
A few minutes before reading this update I read an entry in The Blazing Center blog about grace. You might find it encouraging. Here's the link:
http://www.theblazingcenter.com/2008/07/there-will-be-grace.html
My family is praying for your family.
Prayers for you from a cancer survivor.
I will pray without ceasing for Tricia. I know you will continue to handle this with grace. Praise God for what He's done so far...I have faith that he will continue to provide miracles.
continueing to pray here in Raleigh....
We will definitely be praying for you and your family with this newest disappointment. We'll continue to pray that God will carry you through this disappointment
I'm so sorry to hear about this latest news. You've all been through so much already and my first response is tears. My second response it to up the prayer level and remember that we have a great God who has already shown himself mighty and faithful in Tricia's life and we have to believe he'll continue to do so! One of my favorite scriptures is Hebrews 10:23 "Let us hold fast the confession of your hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful"
I'll be sincerely lifting Tricia and you and Gwenyth in my prayers in the coming weeks and asking God once again to do amazing works of healing in her life.
I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm keeping you all in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.....
Nate and Tricia,
Praying with and for you.
Beth Johnson
God is so GOOD.. He is using this as another opp. to get to the strugglers out there that don't really KNOW HIM.
this is my 1st time to talk to you all.Heard about your from a nurse in our NICU that knows you thru friends. I read.. I cry.. Pray.. but mostly I am rejoiced that GOD proves himself over and over. You all will get thru this also. I pray that this will all work and be the last of it so that you can start living without always having to go to Duke and wonder what they will find this time. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful family with all of us. You 3 are truly an inspiration to all. IS't it great being in such a GREAT big loving family with our Heavenly Father keeping watch over us all. GOD BLESS.
Praying for Tricia and You and Gwyneth...
Continued prayers for all of you.
Praying for Tricia, you & Gwyneth
and both extended families. I hope & pray that this cancer responds to the new treatments and that Tricia has very little if any side effects. "Have courage for the great sorrows in life and patience for the small ones. When you have finished your day, go to sleep in peace...God is awake." (Victor Hugo)
Gosh I dont understand why Tricia just cant get a break. Good grief! I guess sometimes you just have to say "Gods grace is sufficient" out loud to remind yourself of it. No matter where we are God is still God. You are in our prayers. By the way, Gwynneth is so adorable! Praise God for miracles.
how disappointing! praying for the chop-r to be 100% effective with minimal side effects for tricia.
Sending prayers...
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I have never commented before but have been following your amazing journey since January.
I realize that your story is very different due to Tricia's CF and transplant. However, I hope that today this will give you a much needed smile.
My mom survived very advanced Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 15.5 years ago. She's still doing well today. At the time, my youngest brother was just 11 months old. I, the oldest of 4, was 12. My mom underwent chemo (the tough stuff) and the cancer was gone...but just in case, she had a then experimental (now very common apparently) bone marrow transplant with her own bone marrow (forget what it's called).
I pray that you all will find a little comfort in my mom's story. I'm rooting for you!
I am sorry that the news was not good. I will keep praying for you and your family.
I was broken as I read this last night, and I am again broken for you all. This is crushing news and not what you hoped for, but all is not lost, and God is still Sovereign. I will trust Him along with you and pray for strength and trust beyond comprehension.
So sorry that you didn't get better news. We'll continue praying for you all.
Aspiemom
Dear Nate and Tricia, please be encouraged that we have a GOOD God that doesn't lead us thru the wilderness just to abandon us in the desert...He will provide the strength that you need for each challenge...remember, He has GOOD plans for you, beyond what you could ask or imagine. Praying for your family from Culpeper, VA.
wow i hope that you are okay about this uncle nate and hope that everything goes well i really am praying for everything that is happening in your family and hope that the cancer respondes nicely to the treatment i really miss you and hope that you are okay ttyl
britton
Nate and Tricia-
Hugs and prayers going up once again for your precious family. God has used your story to touch so many lives an now those thousands perhaps millions of people will be lifting you all up in prayer.
A song that has really been speaking to me lately is Casting Crowns "The Voice of Truth"
May you be reminded by GOd that while this Giant may look huge and scary to you God can conquer it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KwsvqVmFV6Y&feature=related
Oh,what I would do to have
the kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown
Where Jesus is,
And he's holding out his hand
But the waves are calling out my name
and they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
time and time again
"Boy, you'll never win,
you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
Oh, what I would do
to have the kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant
with just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound
of a thousand warriors
shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out
my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
time and time again
"Boy you'll never win,
you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
But the stone was just the right size
to put the giant on the ground
and the waves they don't seem so high
from on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
singing over me
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says do not be afraid
And the voice of truth says this is for my glory
Out of all the voices calling out to me (calling out to me)
I will choose to listen and believe (I will choose to listen and believe)
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
I will listen and believe
I will listen and believe the voice of truth
I will listen and believe
'Cause Jesus you are the voice of truth
And I will listen to you.. oh you are
Praying for you all. God's the God of unravelling the complicated stuff. Hang on to Him. He's gotcha! :)
Hugs from El Paso,
Karla and family
With a heavy heart from MT. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the 2 special girls in your life. Just when you think you have overcome all obstacles, another is put in your path. May you find the strength to overcome the latest one.
I'm praying for encouragement for both of you. I couldn't relate to all the challenges you've already faced, but I can relate to this one as I've been through chemo twice, five years apart. The good news is that I'm here to tell about it. I pray that you will hear, "Take heart. I have overcome the world!"
If you read in Psalms 106 and 98 (I hope I'm remembering correctly) the parts about remembering what God has done (specifically for the Israelites but 'neither Jew nor Greek...we are all sons of Abraham if we believe in Christ Jesus) for us. It is when we remember what He's done, the miracles and promises fulfilled that the same power that came during those miracles comes upon us again. I believe Tricia will respond to the chemo. It may be a struggle but you know God has always been with you through these times. That knowledge is faith. Faith is a gift from the Lord and we can praise Him for it! We are told to praise Him in all things. AND He inhabits the praises of His people! He's given us a key piece of the puzzle, how to get HIM into our circumstances lol! So, this is difficult BUT I'm praising God for it and know that His will is going to be done and that you and Tricia will be held very tightly in His arms! We are praying for you!
Still praying...Our God is mighty and powerful and loving. He will take care of you. All three.
we are praying here in albuquerque. your faith in our God is so encouraging to me. SO encouraging. God uses you and Tricia in a mighty way that you may never understand. Thank you for being His vessel so faithfully.
I have been folowing your story since your daughter's birth. And though I don't comment much, I just want you to know that we are still praying for Trisha and for your entire family.
I know your blog already gets a lot of hits, but have you thought about making a blog button for Trisha? Just something that says praying for Trisha or something simple that people can put on their blog that will link to yours and serve as a prayer reminder/request too.
Lots & lots of prayers for Tricia's complete recovery. (((hugs))) to all of you
You are in my prayers!!!! Keep your chin up!
My prayers are with you, Gwyneth, and your beautiful wife
I am praying for you from Seattle. My heart goes to you, Tricia. I'm so sorry for the pain, and will pray for a million more moments to love on that precious baby. Thank you for always trusting in the Lord, and for sharing your journey.
Thinking of you here in Massachusetts.
Like everyone who reads this blog and follows your life, my heart sank when I read this post.
I'll be frank--that sucks. I am so sorry you are going through this setback.
I send you my love, compassion and healing energy.
If anyone can find health again, it would be Tricia.
All my love...
Tiffany
As always I am praying for your family and Tricia's complete healing.
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Praying........
Thanks for the update.A hug from Wake Forest!
I'm so sorry to hear that, Nate. You guys must have some of the best prayer support in the world, so hoping it brings you peace and strength over the days to come.
Continuing to lift you all up in prayer.
Praying for all three of you - may God bless you with the answers and with good health.
It must be getting to the stage where you think 'whatever next?' but you guys can be strong and can get through this.
God bless,
Sarah H in England
Hi, my name is Kristi and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you that my family is praying for you. You have a beautiful family. Be encouraged and remember that God does His greatest work in "impossible" circumstances.
man, that's tough. i'm sorry for the news. i've been studying the verse "blessed are the meek(or gentle)" and this is what stongs says about meekness.
Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than their own strength to defend them against injustice. Thus, meekness toward evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict, that He is using them to purify His elect, and that He will deliver His elect in His time. (Is. 41:17, Lu. 18:1-8) Gentleness or meekness is the opposite to self-assertiveness and self-interest. It stems from trust in God’s goodness and control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all. This is a work of the Holy Spirit, not of the human will. (Gal. 5:23)
i have seen meekness in you and tricia through this whole journey. i pray that this spirit of meekness will continue and grow stronger within you both!! much prayers for you today :)
The throne room of heaven is being stormed on your behalf. I look over all of these entries from all over the Country, and continue to watch God work mightily through all of you! Your faith and courage through all of this is quite amazing. Thank you for being such a great example to so many. We pray a hedge of protection around you as you battle through another trial by fire!
Praying for you and the girls. It must be so tiring getting bad news again.
Continue to rest in the Lord today as you wait for further information.
Trisha, you are such a brave, strong woman! What an example of a woman trusting in the Lord's plan and his goodness... despite multiple trials.
Gwyneth, you are such a doll baby! You are growing every day. Keep up the good eating, I know it encourages your mommy and daddy.
-Patty
mom to a micro-preemie
Wow. After all that your family has been through, God has seen fit to give you another obstacle. But its only an obstacle. 20 years ago the doctors diagnosed my mom with cancer and told her she had 6 months. She's still going strong. God will use this new trial to strengthen you and use you in more ways than you could have imagined. Allow yourselves to grieve and mourn--and then renew yourselves in God's grace. He is there for you!
Dear Nate,
I've been meaning to personally thank you for the "blogs" that you posted about how people have no idea what you and Tricia went through during the first days/weeks/months after your bundle was delivered. We need to NOT interject our experiences on anything, to what other people may or may not be feeling. We NEVER know what other people are experiencing and feeling, and boy, is that ever true with the lastest "complication" - May I just take this opportunity to ask all your readers to only give you positive comments.
LOVE TO ALL.
My prayer continue for your family. I can imagine this news was hard to hear. Isn't it wonderful we can be upset with God and yet He continues to bless us and love us? Like you said it is not our will but God's will.
I just can't imagine how devastating this is to hear, after already going through so much.
If anyone can get through yet another challenge, it will be you three. Sending love and prayers everyday. xoxo Elise, Scott and Addie (2 w/CF)
I am so sorry to hear about this setback. I will be praying for you all.
We're praying!
We were hoping for good news on both the girls. We'll be praying for better news next time for Tricia. and for you (and your families) to have peace with this new medical adventure.
Dont keep us waiting too long for the update on Gwyneth!
praying for you guys.
I'm praying!
I will be praying for all three of you. I am sorry you got such discouraging news. Please know you have many, many people in the body of Christ lifting you up in prayer.
I just read through each comment posted and was so encouraged to see that the longest period of time between posts (since you posted your update last night) was 38 minutes. WOW! God has prayer warriors worldwide upholding you in prayer literally around the clock. I pray that this will be an encouragement to you both.
Virtual hugs.
Nate,
Praying! I'm so sorry that you got this news. God only gives us what we can handle and that must mean He knows you will do well with this trial set before you. His love for you both is ever present and as you continue to give Him the glory - He loves grows that much more to so many! You are an incredible example of saying "Yes LORD!" even when it would be so much easier to say "No Thank You."
Many blessings and love to your family!
Jill
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup. You have made my lot secure.
Psalm 16:5
Praying as always in Jacksonville, Florida for some better news soon. You 3 are such an inspiration and an example of all that is possible with God's love.
Praying for you, although this is never anything you or anyone needs, I know you'll pull through with much dignity and grace.
Tricia is my hero.
wow....just don't know what to say. Wish I did.....I will keep praying for your family. bless you.....stay strong for Tricia and that precious baby girl.
goodness. we are still praying. we are so sory.
I have not left a comment for a while but have been reading on a daily basis and thinking of you guys all the time. I'll be praying for you guys and hoping all works out for you all. Big Hugs XXXXX
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