Tricia's PET Scan (Monday morning) shows that the chemo has done very little to affect her PTLD, and, in fact, some of the spots in her lungs have grown, and the lymphoma has possibly spread to a lymph node in her chest (outside of her lungs). They are stopping the current R-CHOP treatment, since it is obviously not doing her any good, and performed another biopsy on Tuesday morning.
That is literally all we know at this point. We arrived home late last night. We should hear back from Duke later this week about what the biopsy shows and what they recommend next.
We are very discouraged as we very distinctly recall the cancer doc telling us a few months ago, "If this treatment doesn't work, Tricia is in serious trouble..."
Nate
596 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 596 of 596Im so sorry that you didnt get the news that everyone has been praying you would. Your Family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Only God knows his plan for Tricia and hopefully he has more good things in store for you guys.
What awful news. I am so sorry you are facing yet another hurdle.
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Sheri
Oh, no :( Praying for God's hand to cover and stregnthen you. Wisdom for the doctors and the Almighty Healer will cure Tricia.
We are praying for you, Tricia, and Gwyneth during this difficult time.
praying!!
Prayers and love coming your way. Our God is an awesome God. Bless you all.
I am so sorry to hear this!
I pray that the spirit of Christ surrounds you and your family as you await further news.
Praying for you all right now!!!!
I am so sad over this news but feel in my heart you guys will beat the odds again. I will continue to keep you in my prayers!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
"He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
In Christ
Myra
sending up lots of prayers.
Lord God I pray that you will heal Tricia, that your peace will be on the whole family, that your strength will be Tricia’s and Nates strength and your love will be surround Tricia Nathan and Gwyneth. In the strong name of Jesus Amen.
Prayers storming the gates of Heaven for your beautiful wife and family. And for you too.
Dear nate,
The prayer warriors are out. Miracles happen each day.
Cheryl from Fairfax
Praying hard for you guys...thanks for keeping us all posted!
When my 3 1/2 year old was finished saying her bedtime prayers, she sat straight up in bed and said, "I forgot to pray for Baby Gwyneth." I would give anything to have had a recording of her heartfelt prayer for you sweet daughter and her mommy. She talked about how much she loved Baby Gwyneth and that she hopes she sleeps all night and that she hopes her mommy's lungs get better.
My prayers are exactly that.. I pray that her mommy is healed from this awful cancer that has invaded her body..
Praying!
i will pray for peace and understanding as GOD's will takes place in your life.
....when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul....
if you've never heard the story about the circumstances under which this song was written, you should google it. it's amazing!
my heart hurts for you....I prayers are with you...
If for any good i want you to know that somebody from the other side of the globe is praying for Tricia and your family.
~queen, from Philippines
Praying for all of you!
I'm a very long time lurker. This news has pulled me out of that state. I have been praying for you for several months. Fear is the opposite of faith. Choose faith.
Ronna Stevens
Ft. Wayne, IN
Praying hard for your family during this time!! Miracles do happen!! They have before, and they will again!
We are praying for you guys! Keep your heads up! Our god is bigger than any cancer.
So sorry to hear this. Asking to Great Physician to work a miracle in Tricia's life. Praying, praying....
lots of prayer for your Tricia!
misty in co
Nate, I just don't think any words can begin to comfort you right now with the news and the uncertainty before your family. As I was reading your latest post, I instantly began singing this song, and wanted to share it to you. He really is King over the flood, and He is God!! My prayer for you is that God will continue to pour out His love and comfort to you, to Tricia, and to little Gwyneth.
~Christy~
Hide me now, under Your wings. Cover me within Your mighty hand.
When the oceans rise
and thunders roar.
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father You are king over the flood,
I will be still and know You are God.
Find rest my soul in Christ alone,
Know his power, in quiteness and trust.
When the oceans rise
and thunders roar.
I will soar with You, above the storm Father You are king over the flood,
I will be still and know You are God.
Dear Nate and Tricia,
We just returned home from our worship service at Church (New Life Community Church in New Fairfield, CT). After the service, I stood in for prayer and was annointed with oil for a healing for Tricia. Also, we put Tricia back on our prayer chain. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results...James5:16.
God Bless.
Pete and Mary Lou
May God continue to give you strength and courage in the days to come and may his peace fill you. Know that so many are praying for Tricia and her recovery.
Cindy
Praying, praying, praying...
Nate & Tricia,
Sometimes it seems like God gives us more than we can bear........that's because we are supposed to give it to him.
I have been praying earnestly for peace to fill your hearts and hope/faith that this is, too, part of God's plan for your lives.
I pray for the wisdom and expertise of the Duke physicians and the guiding spirit of the Great Physician.
We have all grown to love you and feel this heartache for you. I can only imagine what this feels like.
When I had my son, it was a very tragic ordeal. He and I both almost died.........it was tramatic but we are gaining serenity now....nearly 4 years later.
I pray that right now, Dear Jesus, you will have that serenity and focus and HEALING.
You are a precious family and have touched so many many lives.
I am praying for you all! You have such a beautiful family. Always remember that God is bigger than anything we may go through!
Praying....
How discouraging! My prayers and those of my family are with you. But God has seen you through this far and he is not going to leave you now. Blessings.
You have no idea how much this saddens me... my thoughts are with you guys the whole time.
My prayers are with y'all.
I'm praying for you all.
Praying, dear friends.
been praying since i saw the news on your dad's blog - we'll continue keeping you all in our prayers
I understand how you are discouraged but I don't think that all options are exhausted yet.
I'm praying that the next step is the step that will erase the cancer. God is very good. Trust in him (as if you didn't know that already!)
Nate and Tricia- You may be feeling discouraged, right now, but look back on all the "impossible and serious" situations that Tricia has already conquered. Reach out and grab the hand of God, form a circle,with Him, and remember that you, Tricia, and God are a team! Prayers coming from Texas, tonight.
Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth - Continuing to pray for you!
We are praying for all of you...for God's peace and comfort.
Praying for you!!
Praying for Tricia, baby Gwyneth, and you. God has given Tricia miracle after miracle. He is faithful, and is not surprised by this news, though we are all so discouraged and sad. He has a very special plan for her, keep the faith!
My name is Brent Riggs, Editor of Serious.Life Magazine (www.seriouslifemagazine.com). Our next issue comes out on Nov 1, and I would like to publish your story, and some information on CF. We'll be in front of a couple of million people this month, and I would like them to see your story. Please contact me (Michelle is my wife). brent@brentriggs.com, www.seriousfaith.com, 918-902-7691 (If anyone reading this knows Nate, or has an email for him, please forward this on).
Long time lurker.. first time commenter.. just wanted to let you know that I have been, and will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Just stare at that beautiful baby girl and know that ANYTHING is possible!!
Thinking of your family.
I haven't commented but once or twice if ever, but I have been praying for you all since close to the beginning of your blog. This news is certainly not what I was hoping to hear, but I can recall MANY times in your case when the news has been bad, but God forgot to read the news. No, just that He has His own plan and that nothing a doctor says can change that. He is in the business of miracles, as your story has taught me so many times. I am praying and trusting Him now for all of you.
Many blessings,
Jen Moore
praying, praying, praying, too...
what discourages me most often amidst very difficult trials is when everyone surrounding me tells me not to be discouraged or depressed. they say that because they don't know what else to say. when bad test results come back it is completely o.k. to be discouraged. there is a season for everything, and in your weakness He is made stronger. God bless you guys. i love you and don't even know you, but look forward to spending eternity with you where our tears will be wiped away.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Another pray-er here.
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} I'm sending good and peaceful thoughts to you both (and Gwyneth too!) ~
Tricia has beaten the odds before ~ why not one more time?!?! Know I'm holding you all close in my thoughts and heart~
I will continue to lift your family up to the Lord in my prayers. I wish you all peace, health and wisdom during this time.
My daughter's recent surgery for her heart has taught me even more patience and trust in the Lord than before. Please always remember the Lord is the Great Physician and He holds Tricia in His arms and in His care.
May Gob bless each of you as you continue to travel through these difficult paths. The strength and faith you both continue to display is such an inspiration to so many. Thank you for sharing your lives with your readers.
www.steveandtraceyroberts.blogspot.com
No, no no!!! I'm praying hard for you Tricia, and for the entire family. Please, please let me know if there is anything I can do. xoxooxoxoxoxoxo to you all. Elise
Be strong. You're in my heart. Hugs, Heather
Praying and asking God to hold you all close in His arms.
Our prayers are with you.
Nate and Tricia,
I am so sorry that this is the report that they gave you. AGAIN, I dont know what its like to face death with a spouse, what I do know is what its like to face death with your bf aka mom. The only thing to do now is pray for favor and do what you ALL do best and that is making the most out of every moment you have together. I believe in healing and I am believing that some how someway Tricia will amaze them all again! I seariously dont know of a stronger fighter. Love to your family from ours and we will always continue to pray for miraclous healing by the great physican.
Hugs, Prayers, and tears,
The Dovel House
one more thing I wanted to say. Pray and let the Lord lead you on treatment. Dont grasp for what the world feeds you as the only way. Tricia and Gwen both have already proven that the medical field does not have all the answers. Continue to stay as active as possible and eat and drink as much as possible. JMO...God is good and no matter what he has planned we know its going to be grand and we will all look back in awe of what he has done.
TIGHT TIGHT Hugs to my sister in Him.
Melissa
Praying.
Praying.
Praying....
Praying hard for you all.
hi nate, i've been following your family's story for a while now, but never posted any comments. you guys have truly been an inspiration to me, and i'm praying hard for you, tricia, and gwyneth right now!! i know God's holding you guys in the palm of His hand - He has great plans for you. :) take comfort in knowing that!
Praying.
Praying hard! I'm going to my MOPS meeting at church (where I'm sure others read your blog) and ask for specific prayer for you! I think some of them at my church know Tricia's family personally too.
Sending tons of prayers your way
Continuing to lift you and your beautiful family up.
Continued prayers...
Holding you close in prayer again today! Praying for wisdom for you and doctors, clarity of thought and direction, and most of all for God's peace over, in, and through every fiber of your being as you move ahead!
Marcia
Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth,
My heart just aches for your family! I'll be praying constantly.
"Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." Psalm 77:13-14
Lauren
Lots of prayers from NY, I linked you guys last night to my blog to get my netowrk of people praying for you all....
Praying for your family...
I just found your blog a few days ago and have read almost the entire thing. I am captivated by your love for each other! Your baby is beautiful! I have twins that are 15 now but were preemies born at 29 weeks. They were behind for the first few years and then caught up at about 4 or 5. They are all A students! I know how sometimes the drs can be discouraging when it comes to their development but in time it all works itself out. I am sorry to hear the latest news about Tricia..... but again her strength is admiring to say the least! She is strong and has God and you behind her. I think that is a pretty strong team! I will keep your family in my prayers and you just keep loving Tricia and that beautiful little girl! Your doing a great job!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly
Storming Heaven for you! Praying for peace as you wait.
Praying for your whole family!
Dear Nate and Tricia...
God, is with you, and I do pray he will perform another miracle. You've gotten this far, hopefully he will help you go farther.
Father, please watch over Nate and his beautiful girls. Please let the dr tell them there is still hope.
I am so sorry to hear the discouraging news. I am praying for you, and for wisdom for your doctors.
I am so sorry for this news. I am praying for a miracle.
God Bless you, Tricia, Nate and Gwyneth. May He hold you close and lay His healing hands upon Tricia.
Hold tight to each other and even tighter to Jesus. May He continue to uphold you and make His glory known through you. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Praying for healing against the odds to the God who doesn't balk at them...
Am praying hard for Tricia, and hope the Drs can find something else to blast the PTLD with.
If you could, please spare a prayer for my Dad, who is also fighting lymphoma (Non Hodgkins). He had R-CHOP for six months, and it cleared the original tumour, but they've just found a new one in his abdomen.
Sending lots of hugs,
Becky
Sending lots of love, hugs and most of all PRAYERS!!!
I am incredibly sorry. I will pray as hard as I can.
Thinking of you all!
Emily
My heart breaks for you! I am praying for your precious family! I can't even begin to imagine what you are feeling right now! I know that you have lots of family to help you out - but if there are any needs that WE can help with please let us all know!!!! There are so many people praying for you guys and so many many people who love and care for you - and God hears every tear shed in your name!!! Praying for miracles and strength!!!!
Love,
Erin-N.C.
I'm praying for you guys and telling everyone else to pray! God is a miracle-worker...He's done it before and He can do it again. To God be the glory.
Hi my name is Tera. My cousin and her husband (Kate and Randy Duprey) had a link on their blog leading to yours.
I just wanted to say that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that things turn around for you and that God can heal you. He will guide you through whatever plans he has for you. Your daughter is beautiful! I can't believe how tiny she was/is!
Keep your faith and we will lite a candle for you all!
P.S. Love your pug, we have a male and they could be twins! After showing my four year old daughter she said to me," Mommy how did Toby get in THERE?". heehee!
Here is a link to our blog.
www.aikensfamily.blogspot.com
Tera
We are praying for you! God Bless! Stay strong!
Myranda
sooo sorry to hear the report. our family is praying, praying, praying for yours!!
My prayers are with you!
Lifting Tricia up to our Lord and Savior, our God the HEALER, and praying for supernatural healing in Jesus name!
we'll continue to lift Tricia in prayer before our Healer.
I'm so sorry to hear this. We are praying for Tricia and your family.
{tons of praying, tons of hugs} I have been follow up with you blog sicne G was just born.
Hugs!!
I've been following your story since January but have never commented before. Tricia has been such an inspiration to me and because of your blog I've become an organ donor. My heart breaks for you both right now. You've been in my prayers almost daily for many months and I will continue to pray for you and Tricia and your beautiful little daughter.
I've been reading your blog for months but never commented. I'll be praying for you!
As always, Praying, Praying and more Praying.
Elaine from MT
Praying!!!
Perhaps as with MckMama your readers will literally storm the gates of Heaven on tricia's behalf and a miracle will again be performed... yesterday from McMama "I hesitate to say this, for I really want to see what his strips on Friday and Monday look like, but it would appear that there is a chance your baby will be born perfectly fine, two weeks from today, not needing medical interventions of any kind. Hmm. Odd!"
If we can do it for Stellan, we can do it for Tricia.... C'mon Prayer warriors!
Long time lurker and prayer warrior for you, but new commenter. My heart just sank at your news - I'm lifting you all up with thoughts of healing and strength to face your future.
We won't quit praying for Tricia's healing and for you all.
I'm so sorry for this news. I'm praying for peace for both of you, and for God to once again work a miracle in Tricia's life.
praying and thinking of all of you.
That isn't what I wanted to read, and I know it's not what you wanted to hear.
Prayers for all of you...
Praying, Praying and Praying some more. We have an awesome God who is with you. Although we do not know or even understand his plan keep your eyes on him and he will help you through this trying time.
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with the three of you and your family.
Praying!!!!!! Psalm 121: 1-5. "I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand."
I am still praying for your family. I wanted to share with you that I nominated you for the I love your blog award on my blog. I really enjoy reading your blog no matter what you write I feel uplifted reading it.
Stay strong! Praying harder in Orrville.
So Sorry...I'll be Praying..
Praying hard for you guys, asking the Lord to lift your discouragement and give you new hope and strength for each day. God is so Big and I know in my heart that He is working some of His best work here, today. I am trusting Him with you. I love you guys.
Laurie in Ca.
Dear Lord,
You made sweet Tricia.. you knitted her in her mothers womb. You knew that this day would even come to pass... and you knew that other sisters and brothers in Christ would call on you to perform healing... a miracle.. Lord, as you did with Gwyneth so we ask you to do with her sweet mother, Lord.. we pray that you would give her peace, strength and health. Give her doctors widsom. Give her husband patience, love, understanding and guidance. Wrap your arms around this sweet family Lord..
In Christ Jesus name..Amen
Isaiah 55:8 '"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the Lord.' Rest in God's sovereignty--He has a plan. May He show His presence strong to all of you. Lots of prayers!
You don't know me at all. I found you from a podcast or even a blog. but I am praying for your family and thinking of Tricia
I will continue to pray for your family.
There are no words. I was having a "feel sorry for myself day" and then I read your post. It brought me right back to reality. I am ashamed that I was having a pity party when I really have nothing to complain about.
God bless your family. Our prayers are already there and I will post to my blog in a moment to spread the word.
HUGS from Florida!
I'm continuing to keep ALL of you in my thoughts and prayers for health and strength. Please know so many people are holding you close and praying for a positive ending to your incredible story...
Hi Nathan and Tricia - just the news I really really didn't want to read from you this evening.
I'm praying for you guys and sincerely hope that your medical guys can figure out something effective to do.
Stay strong. Many blessings.
Sarah H in Kent, England
Came over via Molly & Marshall - you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I think the photos of your daughter are gorgeous!
Don't know what to say - thinking and praying for you all!
Here's how I see it...YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!! You can't be in serious trouble. You are a great patient, a great mother and a great wife.
You GO GIRL....You can BEAT this stupid disease! I feel that in my heart!
Rachel
Wow, in about 1/2 an hour 525 comments uplifting your family! How amazing is God!? :D We have updated our prayer bulletin with your latest news, so know that there are many folks out there who although they do not know you personally (and I sometimes feel like I do know you!), they are praying diligently for Tricia, and your family! Tonight is my night to pray for your family (as I do every Tuesday/Thursday and as need arises). My heart hurts for you, for Gwyneth and Tricia. Please know that you are loved.
Dear Ones,
I think that this is my first time commenting, but I feel compelled to share with you that I am praying and sending this update on to everyone in my address book and all of the prayer chains that I am a part of also. . . .
Every morning when logging into work, I check in with all of you. I spend time praying for God's healing, blessings, and peace to overshadow you all. Know that God is always in control - and He loves all three of you very, very much.
So many people are praying and sending their love - and believing with you for your miracle.
From a long-time reader,
Gina
P.S. As an amateur photographer, I enjoy seeing the pictures of your loving family and they enable me to "know" you in this limited way. The love and dedication you have for one another just oozes from the pictures. . . and blesses me so much. (((HUGS)))
October 16, 2008 2:12 PM
Please know you are being prayed for. He's the same yesterday, today and forever.
Be strong in the Lord.
Katy
It goes without saying that I will be praying for Tricia, you and baby Gwyneth. I wondered after it took so long to post if something had happened. Please remember that Tricia has been in "serious trouble" many times before and God took care of it ALL. In trying times my brother always tells me, God is seldom early but NEVER LATE. I know you know these things but it always makes me feel better when he tells me that.
Prayerfully,
Susan in WV
Lifting you up in prayer...
Mary
Florida
Praying
praying to god, the almighty!
Praying so hard for you all xxxx
I am so sad that you received this news. Please know that I will be praying for you all and the doctors as well.
Sami
Praying for your family!!!
Michelle
I'm praying for your beautiful family!
praying for miracles for your sweet family!
Nate,
I'm very sorry, this is not the news any of us wanted. I guess that goes without saying. I have come to love your family deeply and will keep praying that God's love will keep his loving arms wrapped around you all. Give an extra hug to Tricia.
XXXX
Your family has made it through so much. I don't see this stopping you from pushing right through like you have done so amazingly with every other obstacle. My thoughts are with you. I have been reading your blog for a long time but have never commented until now. Thinking and praying for your family.
I was sitting here all day,trying to think of the one thing that helped us through all the ups and downs of treatment for lymphoma. There were so many times the felt like there was a weight on my husbands shoulders. I know there was and I know it was hard for him just as it was for me.
The one thing I came up with Nate and Tricia, is one verse. Its on a bead of a bracelet that I wear on the really hard days so I don't ever forget it.
*I can do all things through him who strengthens me.* PHL 4:13
We went through just treatment in 97 ,2000 and finally in 2001. I made it to a full remission. But I believe God guided my Doctors to get me there. He is the one who has given them the expertise and wisdom. When on Doc wasn't sure it was time I was provided with a wonderful Bone Marrow Specialist who was so wonderfully gifted to get me here.
So I am storming the heavens on this for you. As I have read your story. I know God is at work in your lives.There is no way that one makes it this far as you both have minus God. He knows the plan its is will.
Praying for Strength while your waiting for further news. So many of us are sending info out for other prayer warriors in your behalf.
I just read "start here" and am basically up-to-speed. I was introduced to your blog by another blogger, and I am so glad she did. I will be in prayer! You are an inspiration to everyone out there facing devastating diseases, and I respect that so much! God bless the three of you! You make a beautiful family! It was so touching to read your story.
Marie
PS Was living in Elizabeth City till May, and go to OBX on occasion. We're now in Va but still not far--we're neighbors. Take care, neighbor....
My prayers and thoughts are with your family in this time. Please remember that God is still in the miracle field and I will continue to pray for just that. God Bless!
Praying... I was worried about your lack of posts. As a mom of a transplant kid, I know how scary PTLD is...
Praying for you all
God has worked so many wonders in your life... why would He stop now... Always praying.
praying!!!
praying!!!
Well this curve ball really stinks.
Alot.
More prayers from MN coming your way.
Nathan & Tricia-
I'm so sorry for this incredibly discouraging news. Asking the Lord for His protection and full-healing power.
Love to your sweet family!
Kenzie
I am so sorry to hear the news. I've been following your blog for the past few months and just wanted you to know that another person is thinking about you and your beautiful family.
We are praying for Tricia and your family!!
Love Ron, Kym Torrie and Maya Dalgo
Kitty Hawk, Nc
Praying for you all. God is good.
Tressa
first-time commenter.
Hard, HARD news. But you of all people know that anything can happen. You've been in scarier places than this.
Come what may, you've got an astonishing number of people lifting you up, even folks who don't believe exactly the same way you do. I'm one of them (thanks to those crazy Lawlers in Virginia). I lift you up. You three are so blessed. To put it mildly.
Even though the news is so hard.
Lifting you up.
I am so sorry to hear that, but I know Tricia is a fighter and she will beat this. We are praying so hard for your family. I know we do not personally know you but in my heart I almost feel like I do. Your story has touched our family so deeply and you will always be in our prayers
I'm praying too.
Praying that good news is just around the corner.
Colleen Moulton and Family
Praying that good news is just around the corner.
Colleen Moulton and Family
I am thinking about ya'll and praying for you all day, every day. Dear Lord, take care of our Tricia and heal her. Wrap your arms around Nate, Tricia and Gwenneth. Let them feel your presence and love.
I am so sorry to hear this news... very discouraging indeed! I have no words to say except that I am praying to our Father on behalf of you!
I have been following your story for awile now and have not left a comment but felt led today.
The Lord is the great healer and the Blble states by his stripes we are healed. Don't forget that don't let the enemy gain any ground. I will be praying for you and your family. The Lord is our strenghth and comfort he is all we have when faced with times of trials. God Bless you!!!
May God's Grace and Love be with you all and give you hope, courage and strength.
Still praying in Michigan.
Your story, not just the sadness and trials, but your marriage and the love you have for your baby girl, the fact that Tricia prayed for her and God blessed her, your faith in God, your sense of humor in happy times and sad times.....those have been an incredible witness to thousands of people. God is not through with Tricia yet. You both have more to do and more to share.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your incredible marriage with us.
God is faithful.
Always Praying
Praying for you guys always.
"Serious trouble" involves some serious praying here at our house for Tricia and your family. You are heavy on our hearts tonight and we're adding extra prayers for Tricia's healing.
Hugs from El Paso,
Karla and family
Praying, praying, praying.......love you all! jen in al
I'm so sorry. No words, prayer.
Definitely praying for you guys!!
Many, many, many prayers for you all.
PRAYING...
I am reminded of the song lyric..."When you can't understand...When you can't trace His hand...Trust His heart..."
Despite this discouraging news...I know God has a plan...
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you...
You all are in my daily thoughts and prayers...
I am and have always been a faithful blog reader...and a friend...
I love all 3 of you so much...
Dana McLane
Praying here too. What sad news, but know that we can rest in the arms of our Savior.
Our family is praying for you as you digest this, and praying for answers and hope soon.
a thousand prayers are coming your way every day. I know a young mother with lymphoma whose disease was whipped at City of Hope.
www.cityofhope.org -- perhaps it is worth consideration.
Nate, keeping you and Tricia in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear this news. God is still into performing miracles and I am praying for just that.
Love to you all.
praying for all of you and sending a hug...NOW!
You are all in my thoughts. I wish I had some perfect words that could comfort and reassure you all. I feel so petty in my day to day struggles when you all face your trials with such faith and grace. Much love to you all.
Nate and Trish, what can you say at a fork in the road like this? I can't say I understand, I can't say I know what you are going through. I guess all I can say is we've grown to love your family and we will continue praying and trusting. I can say I feel the disappointment. We'll be praying.
I'm praying...
i hope this doesn't come across as callous, but this is the first thing that popped into my head to type for encouragement... even though hearing such news makes it awkward to even try to offer encouragement b/c it usually comes across and empty and, again, callous, but here i go...
at our church we've been doing a series in hebrews and also about having faith through trials and suffering. basically every sermon comes back to the foundation that God is sovereign and only He can see all pieces of the puzzle. His ways are not ours. He is faithful and won't abandon His children. what that faithfulness looks like is different for everyone, but it's always there. and after the trials are over, we're always all the better for them.
i've been a christian for a long time, but i still feel like i'm learning about prayer. what EXACTLY is it? Jesus did it, so clearly it's of extreme importance. but if God is sovereign, what good do our prayers really do? (this is my struggle.) i read somewhere that c. s. lewis wrote that "prayer doesn't change God. it changes me." and i like that a lot. does that have the answers for me? i'm sure not, but i still like it. usually i find after pouring myself out to God in prayer i feel more in tune with whatever His will may be and i'm truly in a place where i can say, like Christ, Thy will be done.
but even after saying all that, you can bet i'm still praying fervently to the Great Physician for tricia to be cured and her lungs to become healthy. even though i've never met you guys in person, i feel like you're my friends b/c i've been reading about you since about january or so (back when i was pregnant with my son). you've gotten me hooked on your family. :)
so, that was really long, and i don't know if you can really find any encouragement in there somewhere, but at least that was my intention. God is bigger than cancer. (my mother had cancer and is now an official survivor.) again, you're all in our prayers.
Doctors can say what they have been taught but nothing is impossible with God. By His strips we are healed. I am praying for you and your family.
Doctors can say what they have been taught but nothing is impossible with God. By His strips we are healed. I am praying for you and your family.
Heavenly Father, I just pray that you would give great wisdom to the doctors as they decide what steps to take next. I pray that this family would cling to you like never before. Give peace and rest and comfort in the midst of confusing and anxiety. Remind them of your hugeness and your ability to hold them and keep them safe. Thank you for what you are doing through this family. Thank you for being good. Thank you for hearing when we pray and for acting. We entrust this situation into your hands. You are able. Amen.
Praying.
Nate & Tricia -- I have saddened by the news on the cancer. I have been praying for your family since March and will continue to do so.
This morning while I was reading another blog that I follow of a man who has cancer, I thought about you two. He has sought treatments in other countries--you can find his info here: http://tonyfellerfund.blogspot.com/
May God bless you as you listen to Him. -- Carol Krise, Indianapolis IN
We will have no fear of bad news; our hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Psalm 112:7
Continuing to pray for complete healing for Tricia!
Sending my prayers from Clarkston, WA. God works miracles everyday!
Very sorry to hear this news but know that we serve an amazing God! We are praying for you and for a miracle for Tricia... just reading about her has changed my life and perspective... thank you for sharing your heart and lives with us.
Wow! I don't know you , but my heart breaks for you and is so desirous for you that our Lord would bring full healing.. Recently I was told I may have a tumor and for four weeks was freaking out... it was obvious how easy it is to be become depressed and yet the Lord showed me how much His gospel is so real and how going home to be with Him is the absolute greatest thing to imagine, ever. To live is Christ, to die is gain. May the Lord bless you with full healing and such Joy and Peace beyond your abilities to understand as well as such a clear and astute understanding of His real truth and Love in the Gospel. My husband and I will pray that Lord willing Tricia will make it through this. It is the cry of eveyone's heart to be close to God... I know you all must be drawing nigh to Him as He is the most pleasing blessing we have in this life... May God richly BLESS you and your family and we pray for His perfect will to be done and if it be within His will to keep Tricia here, that he do just that! We have an aunt who died from cystic fibrosis at age 6. Thank you for your work in this area. It is so needed. Warmest Regards and Love from Jon and Amy Nelson
thinking and praying for your special family.
Oh, I'm so sad to hear this. I was so sure the R-CHOP would do the trick.
God is good. He has a plan. Miracles happen.
HUGS
I'll be praying here.
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called you by name, you are mine.When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.”
Is. 43: 1b-2a (NLT)
Nate and Tricia, and sweet little G, we are still praying for you three! No words, really, just a lot of prayers...thinking of you in CO,
Jason, Adrienne and Emily Graves
xoxox
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