Saturday, October 18, 2008

Another Tough Week

The new cocktail with the carboplatin is really taking its toll. She had severe nausea for most of yesterday. Mentally the depression seems to be getting the upper hand. Please continue to pray for us as this is a very difficult time.

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Miss Angela!!!

I am sending you this prayer in hopes that when you read it, you are able to "rest" in the words...

Peace Prayer by St. Francis De Sales

Do not anticipate the mishaps of this life by worrying about them beforehand; instead, prepare for them by a perfect hope that as they occur. God to whom you belong, will deliver you from them. He has kept you until now; you have only to hold fast to the hand of his providence and he will help you on every occasion, and where you cannot walk, he will carry you. Do not think about what will happen tomorrow, for the same eternal Father who takes care of you today will take care of you tomorrow and always. Either he will not send you misfortune, or is he does, he will give you unconquerable courage to bear it. Live in peace, and put out of your imagination whatever can trouble you.

OK...I can't imaginge how hard to keep a positive attitude has you are nauseated beyond belief ....that is why all your prayer warriors are doing it for you!!!

Lifting you in prayer this morning for a brighter day!!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Dear Heavenly Father I plead your mercy and peace over Angela during this difficult time. I pray that you allow her to find you close even palpable in her very presence. Lord fill her heart and her home with the warmth of who you are and give the strength that she needs day by day, minute by minute to get up and go forth. Lord help her to understand that your will is perfect in every way and that as long as she resides in you and puts her faith in the power of the cross that all will be well. Help her to find the trust she needs to completely depend on you for every single need no matter how insignificant it may seem. Allow her to see that you are concerned with the small things and the big things alike and that you are bigger than any obstacle she faces. She is not alone Lord. Your are her guard, her fortress, her strongtower, her rock and redeemer. Father praise you in Jesus name that you are the utmost. Praise you for giving Angela the will and strength to take even one step forward. How difficult it is when to lie in bed and let the fear and depression overtake her would be so easy. But with you Lord all things are possible. Bless you Abba for your care and cradling hand upon her even now. Father surround her with your peace that is beyond our understanding and let it fill her. Meet every single need and desire for her and give her the strength to be what you have called her to be; a mother to the three little miracles that you provided. Help her to stand when she can't and to go when she doesn't want to God. Thank you for your merciful love that none of us deserve but that you so graciously give. Lord how I love you and thank you for hearing the prayers of a wretch like me. Thank you for the salvation that you sent for all of us. Be alive for Angela, David, Christian, Alex and Katherine. Help them through this time and when all this is in their past, may they give you all the glory and praise.

Amen.

Angela, this is my prayer for you and your family. I hope that you rec'd the journal I sent and are writing your thoughts, prayers, and even complaints and concerns down for God to hear. He doesn't mind when we get angry and can't possibly understand how he allows such things to happen. Voice it to him. One day I hope you look back and see very specific answers to prayers. My thoughts and prayers are constantly with you and I will be sure to pass this request along to our SS class. Trust that many will be lifting you up. I am trusting God for a miracle for you and hope to see you standing strong one day soon. Whatever God choses to do is of his perfect will. Find the courage to trust that. As difficult as that seems to be now in time he will allow you to understand the purpose of it. I am deeply sorry about Keebo. May the God of peace and mercy be with you each and every day.

In the Love of Jesus our Saviour.

Pam

Anonymous said...

Our Father,

Our hearts are heavy for Angela today. I pray that you wrap your loving arms around her, settle her nausea, give her strength. Give her a peace that pass all understanding. Help her to rest and sleep. Lord, be with David as he cares for her.

In Your Precious Name,

Amen

Eugene & Debi

Anonymous said...

Have a great week Angela!!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Angela,

I'm so sorry to hear about Keebo. I remember his young years while working with you, the birthday parties and you taking him to the Mardi Gras Parade. I know you will miss him a lot. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I think of you and your family often and keep you in my prayers. Please keep the faith and the strength. I know it's really hard sometimes and I'm told God doesn't give us more than we could handle. I question that sometimes, but I've found it to be true. I hope to come and see you soon. Say hello to your little ones for me!

Love ya and God Bless!

Tammy Riviere

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please keep fighting this nasty cancer tumer. We all know You can beat it.
The Ducotes

Unknown said...

Hi Angela,

What beautiful prayers others have for you. Trust in those prayers and God will deliver.
I too pray and think of you and your family daily.
Angela, I pray that God gives you the strength daily and gives you the faith,hope,and love that you need. Know God is powerful and He can do anything.

Laurie Lubey

Anonymous said...

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Happy moments, praise God.

Difficult moments, seek God.

Quiet moments, worship God.

Painful moments, trust God.

Every moment, thank God.

Praying for your health,
Melissa

Anonymous said...

Hey,

Hope you are enjoying your "off" week and your body is recovering from that cocktail. I suppose it is a tadbit stronger than those cocktails at LSU on those TGIF'S!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

P.S.
A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, "I'm Mr. Hudson's
daughter." Her mother told her this was wrong, she must just say, "I'm Jane
Hudson." The minister spoke to her in Sunday school and said, "Aren't you Mr.
Hudson's daughter?" She replied, "Well, I thought I was, but mother says I'm
not."

Anonymous said...

Praying for you in Georgia. May God send you grace and healing! Be strong.

Jill Gregoire Bergeron

Anonymous said...

Hey Angela,

Have a great weekend. I hope you are feeling well enough to cheer on those tigers!!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Angela and David,

Hoping and praying that you are being able to enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Our prayers continue to be with you continually.

Love,

Eugene and Debi

Anonymous said...

Hey Angela,

Hope your Sunday went well. I hope those tigers did not make you feel any sicker (HA)!!!

Have a great week. I pray that chemo on Wednesday does what it needs to do....KILL THAT BEAST!!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Angela & David;
Hope you've received my emails, phone messages & cards. Our prayers continue to be lifted up for both of you. You both have so much courage & strength! Please know we're here to do WHATEVER...Love, Stacie & John (Jack, Katherine, Caroline & Amber)

Anonymous said...

Oh God you are more than enough. Thank you for putting your hand down for Angela to take hold of. Help her this week as she faces another treatment and may you block any spirit of fear or depression the enemy tries to inflict. Surround her and guard her with your majestic uncomprehensible peace. May the angels that you have placed in her midst be alive and real for her this week. Please Lord let your love overtake her and fill her heart. Be strong and amazing this week for Angela and her family. Bring to her people who can be uplifting and edifying. Father surround her home with a hedge of your protection to block any arrows the enemy may aim her way. Show off for her Lord. Be her Abba, her father that cradles and loves and holds in the time of need and pain. Be alive and real Lord. Bless your Holy name.

Amen

God Bless you and keep you Angela, may his face shine upon you and give you peace beyond measure. You are a precious daughter of the King of Kings. Rest in Him.

In the precious love of our Christ
Pam

Anonymous said...

Hey Angela,

Hope all goes well with the treatment tomorrow. I hope it is easier on your system without the "new" cocktail.

Still stormin' heaven for you!!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Happy Halloween!!!

I hope all of your little goblins had a fun time.

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

P.S. How do you fix a broken pumpkin?

You use a pumpkin patch!!

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Angela and all the Flukers
The sun came up gloriously in Tn this morning and as it did I thought of you. I have offered up this beautiful day for you and hope that you are feeling well enough to let it wrap itself around you. We are praying hard here that the chemicals that are taking such a heavy toll on you are doing the same to that nasty monster. We are praying for your stength, hope and small miracles every day to make you smile.
Love honie

Anonymous said...

Hello, Angela and David,

Thoughts of you have laid heavily on my heart and mind lately. My heart aches for you, to know the suffering you are going thru. Every Sunday I've had my church praying for you. Your name is displayed before the whole church. I'm not gifted with words, but I wanted you to know that I'm still praying for you and your family, for strength and endurance, for encouragement and hope.
Our Hope is in Thee, oh Lord!
God Bless Ya'll, Amy

Anonymous said...

Angela, I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you this morning. These are the words that I am placing before the throne of God on your behalf:

Oh father Lord bless you. There are many hearts that are heavy laden for Angela Lord. The words are hard to form but you father know the needs. I cannot comprehend the pain of this family Lord nor can I understand but father I place my faith in you alone to perform your miraculous work. Hear every single moan and cry and plea as those who humble themselves before you cry out for healing for Angela. Lord she is yours and you formed her and made her. God she is your very image. Lord in the sweet and holy name of Jesus our Saviour place your healing hands on her and remove what the enemy has meant for harm. God work a miracle here. I plead your mercy and peace on her family right now. God bind up the broken hearted and make known to them your power and all sufficient grace.

Jer 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans for a hope and a future.

In The Name above all names.

Pam

Anonymous said...

Hi Angela,
I know I've not sent a message in
some time now. Just want you to know that you are still in my prayers always. Keep up the good faith. I love you. Brenda S

Anonymous said...

Stopping by to wish you a wonderful Fall week! Good luck voting tomorrow (that is if you did not do early voting). Can't wait for you to post pictures of those babies trick or treating (HINT HINT).

Stormin heaven for you!!! I pray on that next scan, we will hear ALL CLEAR!!!! That Christmas miracle is coming.

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Hello Angela and David,

Its Ben, I know that it has been a long time since we have spoken or even seen each other. Mom and Dad have been keeping up to date on whats been happening with you two. I was greatly saddened to hear of your misfortunes, and my prayers have been with you until this day. Yes, there was someone praying for you all the way in Iraq. I can't wait to get to see you all again. Hopefully soon too.
Talk to you soon, Love, Benjamin Ray Morris

Anonymous said...

Wow!!! Prayer warriors even in Iraq!!! You are blanketed in prayer from all over!. I hope you are having a great day after that election!!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Psalm 94

16 Who will protect me from wicked?
Who will stand up for me against evil?
17 Unless the Lord had helped me,
I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave.
18 I cried out, “I am slipping!”
but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.
19 When doubts filled my mind,
your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

Find renewed hope in this passage of scripture. When you have doubts and suffer from depression, trust in the word of God. It is filled with treasures for your heart. I am praying for you every day! God bless you and your family.

Anonymous said...

November 7th - MRI
November 10th - Visit to Duke


Dear Heavenly Father, I bow before you knowing that the anxiety and anticipation of these upcoming events is taxing this already weakened and distraught family. Lord How I BEG your mercy over this. I am pleading a miracle healing over Angela with the knowledge that you can do this. You have provided proof all throughout your word of your desire and willingness to provide healing. Do it know for them Abba. You gave life and surely you take life away but Lord can you really be finished with Angela? She has 3 children and a husband who need her. She is a strong fighting woman who has shown that she is willing to put forth what is required. Lord why? Why can we not understand your ways? Why must we wait for your timing? These things are impossible to understand and are so very painful to endure. But Lord help them to put their trust in you and find peace and comfort. Lord allow these two very significant days be a blessing and may the outcome be one of miraculous proportions for which you alone receive the praise, glory and honor. In all things I praise you Lord. In triumph and trial, In pain and peace, in hope and fear, in sadness and in glee. Oh God I praise you. You are Angela's strength and her hiding place. Father minister to her in a very intimate way over these next days.

Praise you Lord
Amen

Angela, I am praying for you continually. I am crying out to God on your behalf and I pray that you will be sustained in peace and comfort. God will protect you from anxious anticipation. Just ask him even if you have to ask every minute. He will be there with you. Continue to fight!

With the heart of our Lord
Pam

Anonymous said...

Angela,

Our bible study is tonight, and we will again include you in the prayers. Please know there is a whole team of prayer warriors that have you on their hearts in TN!

Love you, David and the children,
Jayne

Anonymous said...

Hoping you have a good day today both mentally and physically. Wishing you good news on your upcoming tests. Continually praying for your health and happiness.
Love Ya Lots,
Melissa

Anonymous said...

My thoughts are with you today as you undergo another round of tests. I am praying for you, David, your children and extended family and friends.

Love,
Missy Martin

Anonymous said...

TGIF!!

I am praying that all went well today during your MRI. I am also praying that no news is good news.

Have a wonderful, restful evening. Still stormin heaven for your Christmas Miracle...it is coming!!

Love, peace and HOPE,
Lowry